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Derek Foley Obituary
He leaves his brother, Joseph R. Belanger of Spencer; two sisters, Jodi R. Schavone and her husband Peter of Apex, N.C., and Dawn J. Trethaway and her husband David of Beverly, Ma.; two nephews, Joshua Belanger and Nicholas Schavone; four nieces, Janelle Belanger, Jaclyn Schavone, Heather and Elizabeth Trethaway; aunts, uncles and cousins. He leaves his extended loving family from the Seven Hills Home where he resided.
He was born in Framingham, the son of Edward J. and Joan R. (Belanger) Foley. He attended the Mercy Center in Worcester and graduated from Leicester High School's "Dawning Place" Program in 1995. He also attended the Assabet Extended Day Program.
Derek had a passion for community service organizations, most importantly firefighters, their fire trucks and rescue vehicles. He was a vocational worker at HMEA Sterling Dayhab in Sterling.
A "Celebration of Derek's Life" will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seven Hills Foundation, 799 W.Boylston St., Worcester on Sunday, June 21. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson St., Marlborough. Please omit flowers, contributions may be made to the Seven Hills Foundation, 81 Hope Ave., Worcester, 01603. MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester is directing arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Derek Foley
Jodi Belanger
June 26, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Sergio Gonzalez
June 23, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Derek's passing. I know how much you loved and cherished him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
With Love
Monique Grasso
June 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss - your family is in our prayers!!
Sarah Hobby
June 20, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ken & Sandy Niewiera
June 20, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter
June 20, 2009
Derek, You brought a lot of smiles and laughter into our lives. May you eat all the dogfood and lockoly you can handle. I hope you knew that you were loved and will be missed.
Scott Foley
June 20, 2009
By Derrek sorry I couldnt be there.Please say hi to dad up there for me.
Scotty
Bob Raslavsky
June 20, 2009
We will all miss you Derek! It was a pleasure and honor having had the opportunity to get to know you. The house will be missing one very special soul! Our loss is Heaven's gain! Thank you for being such a great friend to our brother Tom!!!
The Raslavsky Family
Joy Foley
June 20, 2009
We are all so sorry for your loss..wishing you peace
Tina Barter
June 20, 2009
So sorry for your loss.
Dawn Trethaway
June 20, 2009
My heart is forever broken as half of me is now missing. Derek has touched so many lives. Those who also miss him can take great comfort in knowing that we have or own very special and TOUGH guardian angel watching over us, letting us know "you-ok". I-a-you, Derek!!!!
Dawn Trethaway
June 20, 2009
My heart is now forever broken as half of me is now missing. Derek has touched so many lives. Those who feel his loss can take deep comfort in knowing that we now have our own very special very TOUGH guardian angel to watch over us and letting us know "you ok". "I-a-you" Derek!!!!
Linda MacLellan
June 20, 2009
I worked were Derick lived at WestChester for a few years. It was a honor to know Derick. I havn't seen him in a few years , but I did go visit him when he first moved. He was a wonderful, fun person to all that really knew him.
God Bless him Always,
With Deepest Sympathy
Linda MacLellan
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