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Michael Foutes Obituary
Born in Salem, MA, Mike was the loving son of Renate Huxley and Andrew Foutes. He was a lifelong resident of Swampscott and graduated from Swampscott High School in 1986. He was a talented hockey player and All-Scholastic football player. Mike earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Mike was a Senior Vice President and the Head of the North America Asset Manager Relationship Management Team at State Street Corporation. He worked in financial services and client management for over 25 years. He was also on the board of directors for the Expect Miracles Foundation, an organization that awards millions of dollars in grants for groundbreaking cancer research and provides financial support to those in cancer treatment.
Mike was the devoted husband of Hilary Wallace Foutes for 30 years. He was the adored father of Madeleine Foutes (24) and Laine Foutes (21); the dear son-in-law of Leone and the late Robert Wallace; and brother-in-law of Kerri Wallace. He will also be missed by Bowie, the family dog, his extended family, including Karen Foutes and Linda Fialkoff, friends, and colleagues.
Mike was an exceptional home cook. He loved preparing Sunday family dinners, barbequing, and making breakfast for his three girls. Mike treasured the family's annual trips to Martha's Vineyard. He enjoyed playing golf with friends and colleagues. He was an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge. Mike coached both of his daughters in youth soccer and loved watching them play as they grew up. Mike was a lifelong Boston sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics with family and friends.
A memorial tribute honoring Mike will be held at Danversport Yacht Club (161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA) on Sunday, January 18 from 12-3 PM. The memorial service will begin promptly at 12:15 PM.
Expressions of sympathy in Mike's memory may be made to the Expect Miracles Foundation www.expectmiraclesfoundation.org or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation www.themmrf.org.
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Chris Keller
January 15, 2026
I was a client of Mike's for many years, and I can say unequivocally that he was an outstanding relationship manager. He brought a great level of knowledge but also care and ownership to each client relationship. He was highly professional and approached his clients with seriousness, high standards of conduct, and exceptional service levels. I extend my sincere condolences to Hilary, Mike's children, and extended family.
Barbara Donahue-Clarke
January 14, 2026
Sincere Condolences to Mike´s family. May Mike rest in peace
Judith Gayle
January 14, 2026
Condolences to Mike's family. All the comments underscore the impact he had on everyone, especially those in his professional life. We will miss Mike tremendously. Praying for peace, patience and acceptance for his family.
Tim McGowan
January 14, 2026
So sad to hear of Mike's passing. He is one of my all-time favorite colleagues. Smart, intense, supportive, honest and funny - a true friend. I hope the many fond memories of Mike ease the pain now, and forever bring smiles to the faces and warmth to the hearts of Mike's family.
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Christine Mahoney
January 13, 2026
Thoughts and prayers to the family!
Susanne McQuillan
January 13, 2026
So incredibly sad to hear this news. Mike was an amazing colleague, always engaging, positive attitude and willing to share and help whenever there was a need. My deepest condolences and prayer goes out to his family and friends.
Lisa Plateroti
January 13, 2026
So devastated to hear the news of Mike´s passing. He was an amazing person - great teacher, super smart, caring and always stood by his team and advocated for us despite the herculean hurdles. Mike always talked about his family and was a real person always willing to give of himself and with so much compassion. My heart goes out to his wonderful family. Such a great loss ... heart breaking.
Christina Muenster
January 13, 2026
So sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Love Tina Carroll( Muenster)
Pam Lewis
January 13, 2026
What a lovely tribute to an interesting man and life well-lived. Thank you for support in memory of Michael. It is truly meaningful and deeply appreciated and a reminder of why we work every day towards a cure. May peace and strength rush towards all of Michael's community.
Mike Clisham
January 13, 2026
My sympathies to Mike´s family. Mike was a great guy, a dedicated and very proud family man and always a fun colleague. Lots of laughs back in the old IBT days. He will be missed by many.
Robin Sarkar
January 12, 2026
I worked with Mike for almost 25 years. We shared many great times together and what I´ll remember most is our talks about our children, coaching soccer, college selection and many more memories. Deepest condolences to Mike´s wife, daughters and extended family in this difficult time. He was truly one of a kind and I will miss his smile and laugh.
Anna Henke
January 12, 2026
So sad to hear of Mike's passing, praying for all his family and friends. I've known Mike for just over 3 years and in that time, he had become a mentor and friend. While my manager, he was such an uplifting person, ready to help at a moment's notice and always giving his time and energy to solve the many problems that come across our desk. May you rest in peace and enjoy Gods glorious embrace.
Lynne D Breed
January 12, 2026
Sending heartfelt love and support to Hilary and Laine and Madeline. The world has lost a phenomenal person indeed.
Yvonne Garcia
January 12, 2026
I had the privilege of working with Mike for just one year, but in that short time, I learned so much from him. Mike was a man of integrity and kindness. When I joined, he took me under his wing and showed me unwavering support. He often spoke about his family, whom he loved deeply-his face would light up every time. Mike was not only kind but also incredibly smart. I will miss him dearly and will always cherish the lessons he taught me: never give up, keep fighting, and always be kind.
Pete Thurmond
January 12, 2026
I am deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I've known Mike going back to his IBT days, always happy, helpful, and incredibly smart guy. A fighter!! My deepest sympathies go out to his family during this difficult time.
Ashley Jones Tagatac
January 12, 2026
Sending strength and prayers to Mike's family and friends. May you make the trip through grief quickly and slide into the cloud of fond memories easily. He was a thoughtful and transparent manager. I enjoyed working with and for him over 10 years at State Street. Our professional loss pales in comparison to that of his family. His legacy lives in our memories and his achievements.
Jean Kelley
January 12, 2026
My condolences to Mike´s family during this difficult time. I will miss working with him. RIP my friend you are going to be missed by so many!
Lynne Jimenez
January 11, 2026
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with him at State Street for several years. He was always thoughtful, supportive and a great listener. He was very willing to help others, challenge others and in doing so challenge himself. He will be sorely missed. May his memory be a blessing. Sending heartfelt condolences.
Dan McCusker
January 11, 2026
I met Mike when he was 19 years old and we continued the tradition of acting like we were 19 years old, well into our 50s. We played football together at RPI and went on trips to CA-Hollywood, NYC, Las Vegas and many to Lake George. Mike was passionate, but light-hearted and fun. We never stopped laughing when we were together. He was taken too soon and will be greatly missed.
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