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Allan Foley Obituary

He was born in Beauford, S.C., son of Allan C. Foley Sr. of Hingham, and Betty A. (Tozier) Wilkins of Boynton Beach, Fla. He was raised and educated in Delray Beach, Fla., and also was a former Hingham resident.

Mr. Foley graduated from the University of Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton with a degree in finance, and received a master's in business administration at New Hampshire College in Manchester.

Mr. Foley was a software engineer for Sun Microsystems in Burlington.

He was an avid musician, and loved to play the guitar.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Daniel A. Foley of Dracut; a brother, John H. Foley of Boynton Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Jennifer E. Foley-Sullivan of Rockland and Jill S. Brown of Delray Beach, Fla. He also leaves his father-in-law, Edward Cullen of Weare, N.H.; his mother-in-law, Cynthia W. Brown of Salem, N.H.; as well as several nieces and nephews.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 10, 2004.

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Sharon DuBois

October 4, 2020

After all this time, we still miss you. RIP, Peter & Sharon

Sharon DuBois

October 4, 2019

15 years later and you are still greatly missed. Enjoyed our work (with Sharon) at Sun , then your time with us at Boston Church of Christ. I (Sharon) cherish the bird guide book you gave me for my birthday. Peter & Sharon DuBois

Rosa Moreno

October 17, 2004

To: Rena and Dr. Foley and Family.

I am very sorry for the lost of your son, may God give peace to all of your family.

Sincerely,

Rosa P. Moreno and Family

ann curran

October 12, 2004

We am very sorry for your loss.We grew up with Allan in Delray.Our prayers are with you. Ann and Nancye Curran

Jeff, Tina, Jimi and Tara Henslee

October 12, 2004

You will be sadly missed. You were a good friend. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Alan&Anne Marie Roscoe Family

October 11, 2004

Our Prayers and Love go out to your family. You will be sadly missed!

Alan,Anne Marie Roscoe & Family

October 11, 2004

Our Prayers and Love go out to your family. You will be sadly missed! Your friendship was treasured!

Sharon DuBois

October 10, 2004

Our love for you and your family has never faded.



Peter & Sharon DuBois

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