Cheryl Ann Adams

Cheryl Ann Adams obituary

Cheryl Ann Adams

Cheryl Adams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dolan Funeral Home - North Chelmsford on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Cheryl Ann Adams

Life-long resident of North Chelmsford

Cheryl Ann Adams, 73, of north Chelmsford, MA died after a brief illness, Friday, September 26, 2025 at Palm Spring Nursing Care in Chelmsford.

She was married to the late Michael Foley.

Born in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Lucille (Pinkham) Adams.

She graduated from Chelmsford High School, with the class of 1970.

Cheryl retired from Parkland Health Center of Derry, NH, as a phlebotomist.

She was a member of the Congregational Church in North Chelmsford.

She enjoyed spending time with her neighbors and her friends.

She is survived by her brothers Richard "Richie" and his wife Kerry Adams, and Douglas "Doug" and his wife Jenifer Adams as well as several nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Cheryl Ann Adams, North Chelmsford died September 26, 2025. A graveside ceremony was held on October 4, 2025 at Fairview Cemetery in Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

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