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Jacqueline F. Foley

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Jacqueline Foley Obituary

Age 68, of Brighton, after a long and brave battle with breast cancer, died August 31, 2007 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. Born in Boston and worked for the last 20 years as a legal secretary at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds in Concord. Devoted mother of John F. Sparaco of Brighton. Sister of Joanie Crosby and her husband Norman Crosby of Los Angeles. Aunt of Daniel & Andrew Crosby, both of Los Angeles. Funeral from the Lehman & Reen Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave., (Nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON, Thursday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-9 PM. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Brighton. Jackie, for the last 27 years, has also been a dance instructor for the Brookline Adult Education Program, teaching swing and tap. She attended Hazel Boone Studios in Boston, and continued her education at Ursuline Academy in Boston, Mount St. Joseph Academy in Brighton and graduated from St. Aidan's in Brookline. She became a professional dancer in New York as a Radio City Music Hall Rockette. During her career, she worked at the Copa, traveled with the USO, danced in Nevada, Kentucky and in Boston at the famous supper club Blinstrub's. After retiring from dancing, Jackie worked at Combined Insurance Co. for 15 years. She choreographed many musicals at Mount St. Joseph Academy, Catholic Memorial, the Weston Friendly Society , The First Parish Friendly Society and many other places in Greater Boston. She returned to the stage with the Boston Chapter, Radio City Music Alumnae and traveled the state with rave reviews, most recently with the Reagle Players in Waltham, appearing in Remembering the 40's. Jackie left the stage a few years ago, but her toes never stopped tapping! She touched many lives along her journey and will be sadly missed by her son, coworkers and many friends. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. If desired, donations in memory of Jackie may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5003 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244. For directions and guestbook, please visit: www.lehmanreen.com. Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Brighton617-782-1000

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 2 to Sep. 5, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacqueline Foley

19 Entries

Michele

September 22, 2007

I remember Jackie Foley from my dancing years at Hazel Boone Studios and will always remember Jackie as a gorgeous and gifted dancer. Those years in my life I will never forget.

Sue Chebookjian

September 18, 2007

John,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful and dear lady. She was a sweet soul and will always be fondly remembered. She always could make me smile.
Susan Chebookjian

Judy Breen

September 12, 2007

So sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. I was a co-worker at HBS&R for years. Had seen her a few times since leaving. She always made everyone laugh. She will be sadly missed.

Mary Ashford

September 10, 2007

John: my sincere sympathies . . . I have many happy memories . . . living next door to your family! You in my backyard on the swing . . . helping your mother and grandmother choose a name for Liebchen - that much loved dog! Constantly amazed by the high quality of Jackie's choreo-graphy in local shows. And lots of long chats . . . I couldn't have had better neighbours . . . Love and best wishes to you . . . Mary Ashford

Marsha Foley

September 6, 2007

John,

Our prayers are with you. I Knew Jackie for many years. We went to dancing school together for many years.She will be missed.

Marsha Foley and family
Scituate Ma

Denise Rose

September 6, 2007

God Bless you and your family. It's been years since we have seen each other. Rest in peace, you are loved dearly by all.

Heather Hill Mullins

September 5, 2007

A ray of sunshine is no longer shining. Jackie, you will be missed. Your ever present smile and wonderful sense of humor got me through many a stressful day at HBSR. I hope there is a stage in heaven.

Jill Edwards

September 5, 2007

John,

I am so sorry to lose such a good friend. You have been a wonderful son and she was always so proud of you.

Love you,

Tim Mueller

September 4, 2007

I was a co worker of Jackie's at HBSR, and a friend thoughtfully forwarded notice of her passing. She was a good person, and will be surely missed by all those who knew her.

Jeannette and Donald Vaillancourt

September 4, 2007

John
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Jackie and I had many crazy times together and talked about them often. Her favorite saying was "Show Business Is My Life". She will be missed.

The Shaw family

September 4, 2007

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
John, Your mom was a wonderful and amazing women. she will be miss deeply!!

Sandra and Herb Philpott

September 4, 2007

Jackie was a great friend for many years going back to dancing school days and she was always friendly, funny and loyal. She'll be missed by all who knew her.

Edward Ortiz-Alcantara

September 4, 2007

John,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jackie was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Wishing you strength, comfort and healing....

Edward, Oscar, and Kenia

MaryEllen McAbee

September 4, 2007

John
I am so sorry about mom,I worked with her at the Insurance Co.She was a wonderful woman.We had many laughs together...

Ellen Doherty

September 4, 2007

John,

Your mother was a beautiful person and lucky to have a son as wonderful as you. I know my Aunt Joanne will miss her terribly.

Sincerely,
Ellen Doherty (Joanne Roger's niece)

Frank McGurl

September 4, 2007

I was so sorry to read about your mother's passing. I worked with her at Combined Ins. and enjoyed many a laugh together. I, also, remember how much she cared for and loved you. May she keep dancing in heaven.

All Shopped Out in NYC

September 2, 2007

Dawn Myers

September 2, 2007

Jackie,

You were such a nice woman and a great friend and co-worker. You were always fun to be around. I will miss your infectious smile and hearing you laugh.

Rest peacefully,

Meagan Melville

September 2, 2007

John,

I am so sorry to hear of your mother's early passing. She was always such a doting mother to you and you a doting son to her.

I will always remember her as so stylish, energetic and friendly. She will be missed in the neighborhood.

Ours thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Meagan Grealish Melville & Family

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