Dawn L. "Hoarty" Foley

Dawn L. "Hoarty" Foley obituary

Dawn L. "Hoarty" Foley

Dawn Foley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home on Nov. 19, 2025.
Dawn L. (Hoarty) Foley, a resident of Malden, passed away at the Lahey-Clinic Hospital in Burlington on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was 64 years old.

Born in Malden, Massachusetts, on February 18, 1961, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles L. and Carole L. (Spencer) Hoarty. Dawn's latest profession was a waitress, at Donut Villa, where she worked for many years. She enjoyed meeting new customers who eventually become friends.

In her spare time, she enjoyed going to the beach and visiting Foxwoods and Encore. Dawn always had a huge smile and a contagious laugh. Above all, Dawn loved being with and sharing her life with her entire family, especially her two sons and four grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.

Dawn is survived by her loving sons and daughters-in-law; David and his wife Amy Foley of Wilmington and Shawn and his wife Stacee Foley of Dracut, brother; Mark and his wife Maureen of Pelham, New Hampshire, sister-in-law; Mary Hoarty of Medford, brother-in-law; Richard Devlin of Candia, New Hampshire, grandchildren; Cora, Braeden, David and Rylan and many nieces and nephews. Dawn is also survived by her longtime companion; Joseph Demettia of Malden. She was also the sister of the late William "Shayne" Hoarty and Laura Devlin.

Visiting hours will be held in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 3 to 7 PM. Interment will be held, privately, at a later date. Donations in Dawn's memory may be made to the Lung Cancer Initiative at lungcancerinitiative.org. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.

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December 10, 2025

Jane Hill posted to the memorial.

December 3, 2025

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November 22, 2025

Diane and Rich Silvio posted to the memorial.

Jane Hill

December 10, 2025

This is such sad news. I too knew Dawn from the restaurant, and she greeted me every time like a long lost friend. It is hard to believe she is gone. I will miss her.

Albert Howes, Jr

December 3, 2025

I got to know Dawn at Donut Villa as I stopped in here and there and she got to know my favorite donut and would bring the chocolate and coconut donut over to my counter seat...the last time I was at DV, it was Halloween and I dressed up as Willy Wonka...Dawn loved it and asked for a picture of me with her and a cohort took the picture...Dawn couldn´t wait to show her grandkids the picture.
I´ll miss Dawn´s infectious laughter and it was easy to push her buttons and the same from her.
Rest in peace.

Diane and Rich Silvio

November 22, 2025

Shawn, our condolences to you and your family. I met your Mom in high school and didn´t see her for many years later once you became friends with Mike. But the one thing that never changed and I will always remember is her beautiful smile and her contagious laugh! Keep her memories alive! God Bless Diane and Rich Silvio

Mary Oneil

November 21, 2025

I only knew Dawn from the Donut Villa. What a wonderful person. She had a way of making me feel like I knew her for years the few times I spoke with her. Hugs and prayers to her family

James Cerullo

November 21, 2025

Pam and Jim cerullo
Known Dawn many many years at Donut Villa we actually came up Nov 13th and went by shop to see her and have breakfast Felisha told us she was in hospital so went over right away to visit
We are glad we did and was very saddened by her passing

Margaret Spinale

November 20, 2025

Dawn was one of the nicest around. I first met Dawn at Donut Villa several years back and with each visit she would greet Loretta, Marguerite and I with that great smile and personality that would make you laugh! She became an instant friend who we would look forward to seeing. She and Flyce would banter between themselves and make everyone laugh out loud. I am sure everyone in the Donut Villa Family will miss her very much. We love you Dawn - Rest In Peace.

Craig Martorana

November 20, 2025

Dawn was a beautiful woman with a gigantic smile! I always enjoyed seeing her and talking with her at the Donut Villa..
RIP

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