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Charlton - Brian J. Foley, 27, of Charlton passed away Saturday, June 21st in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his parents James Foley and Deborah Dowd-Foley of Charlton; two sisters, Elizabeth Foley and Kathryn Foley, both of Charlton; his paternal grandmother, Margaret Foley-Fitzgerald and her husband, Robert Fitzgerald of Charlton; his maternal grandfather, Thomas Dowd of Worcester; many aunts, uncles & cousins.
He was born in Worcester and graduated from St. John's High School and Bridgton Academy, N. Bridgton, ME and attended Assumption College. Brian worked for Camosse Masonry and previously was a residential counselor at Robert F. Kennedy Children Action Corps in Lancaster. He enjoyed playing all sports and spending time with family and friends. Brian was known for his great sense of humor and quick Irish wit.
His funeral is Wednesday, June 25th with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street, Worcester (please go directly to church). Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are Tuesday, June 24th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Residential Programs, c/o Eric Ekberg, Director, P.O. Box 1208, Westborough, MA 01581.
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for Brian Foley
Donald Gorczynski
June 15, 2023
I pray for your family and for Brian. I hope that he is at peace with God
Ann Meola
July 13, 2014
Dear Deb and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this most difficult loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
June 30, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve and Mary Minor
Nancy Johnson
June 27, 2014
Deb and Family:
Learned late of your loss or I certainly would have been there to show whatever support possible. Please know that you're in my prayers and all the love and support you've given so many will come back to you. God bless you all with incredible strength.
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Aetna IAD
June 27, 2014
Kathryn and Family,
May you find comfort and strength in the warmth and caring of family and friends. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your friends at the Internal Audit Department!
Michael Hughes
June 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers, and those of the St. John's High School family, reach out to you all in this time of grief. I remember his laughter and spirit in classes I taught him. May he rest in peace.
June 27, 2014
No words to explain a loss like this. So very sorry for you all. I still have wonderful memories of Brian sitting in the back seat of my car as I drove the boys around, coming out with one quick retort after another that showcased his incredible Irish wit and charm. Hoping that happy memories help you through difficult days ahead. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann, Craig, Neal & Kevan Trombly
June 26, 2014
Deb & Family, My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. Deepest Sympathy, Joan Anderson
Francis Ball
June 25, 2014
Dear Foley Family, I am really saddened and sorry to hear about Brian. Brian was a good friend always, since playing hockey together in Auburn and for Midstate and through all the years at St. John's. I have a lot of good memories of him. I know we always celebrated our birthdays a day apart. I always had a good time in Brian's company and always thought very highly of your family. I send all my best to Brian and your family, Fran Ball
June 25, 2014
Dear DEb and family
Wishing you all Peace in your hearts.Remember the gifts of love you've shared, keep them close. Jean S. ESWA
June 25, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss.
Ted & Dianne Dubsky
maureen Delaney
June 25, 2014
Jim and deb so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Kevin Grady
June 25, 2014
To the Foleys this ia a poem written by Elizabeth Frye in 1903. It gives me
solace when I think about the loved ones I've lost. Especially my sister. And now Brian.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Karen & Chris Kennedy
June 24, 2014
Liz ~ I'm sorry to learn of your loss, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the fond memories you look back on help ease your sorrow. Hugs.
Carlson family
June 24, 2014
Sorry to hear this news. Prayers are offered for your comfort at this difficult time.
Mrs. Mary Anne Stretch
June 24, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to Brian's friends and family.
June 24, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We can't imagine the sorrow you are feeling losing a child. Please know we are praying to God to ease your pain. We will keep Brian in our prayers. God Bless you and your family. Love John & Lori Ritso
Jimmy Shirley BA'05
June 24, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about Foley, he was one of the funniest, nicest guys at Bridgton Academy, a great person. Best wishes.
Nick Cammilleri
June 24, 2014
Brian,
Because of you, I got out of Bridgton alive. HDL saved my life.
Betsy Abeles Kravitz
June 24, 2014
Oh Deb and family, my heart aches for you all. May his memory be a blessing in time and may you always smile at his memory.
Erica Chute
June 24, 2014
Brian was a wonderful young man, enjoyed by all at Bridgton Academy. Sending love and prayers from the North Bridgton hill...
until we meet again, my friend...
June 24, 2014
Rest in peace, my brother. You were a kind and gentle soul. You will be missed. Peace to your family. Bob P.
Rebecca Wild-Wesley
June 24, 2014
Deb: Such a loss for you. Prayers for healing for your family and for those who loved Brian.
Lisa Bennes
June 24, 2014
Deb, There are no words to express how heartbreaking this must be for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Pontbriand
June 24, 2014
Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear about your Son's death. This is something parents should never have to experience. I hope all the love and support you give to others comes back to you 10 fold. Anything I can do to help just call. Lisa
Dave & Carolyn Wilson and family
June 24, 2014
Jim, Deb, Liz and Kathryn,
Please know our thoughts and prayer are with you at such a sad and difficult
God's Lent Child
I'll lend you for a little while a child of mine, God said,
For you to love him while he lives, and mourn for when he's gone.
It may be six or seven years, or forty-two or three;
But will you, till I call him back, take good care of him for me?
I'll bring him charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
You'll have the lovely memories as a solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return;
But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.
I've searched the whole world over, for teachers kind and true;
And from the throngs that crowd life's lane I have chosen you…
To which the parents did reply, Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joys this child will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, We'll love him while we may…
For all the love this child will bring, forever grateful we will stay.
But should the Angels call for him much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
June 24, 2014
Debbie so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family.
Marsha Bray (Barre, Ma)
Pat Sargent
June 24, 2014
Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pat Sargent
Office of Dr. William Crooks
Jon Weaver
June 24, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Foley family. Brian's legacy at Assumption will forever be bringing joy to everyone around him.
Elaine Racine
June 24, 2014
Debbie, so sorry to read of your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Carrie Kennedy
June 24, 2014
Deb, Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son, and I am praying for your strength and peace in the days ahead.
Anthony Petrone & Family
June 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Borraccino
June 24, 2014
Deb and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
You are in my prayers.
June 24, 2014
Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Jackie Grady
Debi Boucher
June 24, 2014
Debbie, I cannot begin to know how you must feel. I am so sorry for your loss. I extend my sincere sympathies to you and your family. God Bless, you are in my prayers. Hope you find peace in the place where great sorrow now dwells.
Robert Dwyer
June 24, 2014
Debbie, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. This is heartbreaking, I know...but take solace in the good memories.
Bob
Terri Leary
June 24, 2014
Jim and Deborah, I hope that you find peace where there is now pain, and joy when you recall your times together. Brian was a sweet, funny, compassionate young man. My heart is heavy for you and your family.
June 24, 2014
To the Foley Family,
Our hearts are filled with sorrow in hearing of Brian's passing. Our boys attended St. John's with Brian & our last conversation with Brian was of laughter as we reflected on some of those memories.
May you find comfort in the days ahead remembering the happy times & the wonderful gift of having Brian as your son
With our deepest sympathy,
Rocco, Susan, Joe & Nick Franchi
Charlton
Wendy Nollman
June 24, 2014
Deb, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelby Marshall
June 24, 2014
Debbie, I cannot begin to imagine the loss you, your family and friends are feeling at this time. My heart goes out to all of you.
Pat Ritchie
June 23, 2014
Dear Deb we deal with loss every day of our professional life. Nothing prepares us for the loss of some one so near and dear as our child... Our thoughts are with you from Home Care Solutions....
Christine Brown
June 23, 2014
Deb, My heart is breaking for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your tragic loss.
Melissa Plourde
June 23, 2014
Debbie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Moffat
June 23, 2014
Deb, Jim, Liz, and Kathryn I am so very sorry to hear about Brian. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace with Nana.
Tricia Flannery-Goodwin
June 23, 2014
Debbie, Jim and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that happy memories of Brian will help comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Debbie Fins
June 23, 2014
There are no words...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 23, 2014
Jimmy and Debbie,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss! It is so sad! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Joe and Ann Quinlivan, Ocala, Fl
Julie McMurray
June 23, 2014
Deb,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Patti Shea
June 23, 2014
Jimmy, Debbie, Elizabeth, Kathryn, Margaret and Fitzy,
We cannot even begin to fathom the indescribable pain you are feeling. Take solace that Brian is now with God, and his maternal grandmother and paternal grandfather. You all and especially Brian are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace. Much love, Patti, Glen and family
Chris Camosse
June 23, 2014
Bri, You were like my kid Brother!! I will love and miss you forever.
Karyn and Kerry Clark
June 23, 2014
Jim, Deb, Liz and family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Sharon Walker
June 23, 2014
Deb and am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this diffuclt time.
June 23, 2014
Prayers go out to all of you! Although it has been many years since I last saw Brian, I will always remember his great smile and friendly personality. What a pleasure it was having him all those years in the CCD program at St. Joes in Charlton. You will remain in my prayers. Mike Gillespie
Jack Nicas
June 23, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Foley family. Brian was a great guy with a terrific sense of humor. He will be missed.
Thomas Shea
June 23, 2014
Dear Jim, Debbie, Liz and Kathryn,
It is with great sadness that we hear of the loss of your son and brother Brian. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and heartache you feel. In the natural course of life, we expect to grieve and bury our parents and expect our children will grieve and bury us. But they too must go home and we forget that God may call anyone home at any time once their earthly duties have been discharged. We do not know what God's plan is, nor do we understand it at times. What we do know is that Brian Foley was placed on this earth for a reason. He brought you unbelievable pride and joy that only a son and brother can give. Rely now on those happiest of memories to see you through your anguish. His task is complete, and now he has been called home. These words cannot lessen the pains you feel. A great void now exists where a young man stood. Jimmy, Debbie, Liz and Kathryn, our family is strong and we all grieve with you. Not one of us is as strong as all of us are together and no matter the distance, the bonds of family are an unending source of strength. Hold on to memories for comfort, reach out to family and friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared for. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this trying time.
Tom, Deirdre and family
June 23, 2014
Debbie & Family, So sorry for your loss, may great memories get you thru these hard times, mercy & grace fill each one.God Bless Joyce Fields Gendron
Mary Baltramaitis
June 23, 2014
Debbie and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Words cannot express the heartache I feel. Prayers for your family to ease the pain and sorrow you endure. May the memories of Brian carry you through this most difficult time.
Mary Baltramaitis
June 23, 2014
Debbie and Family,
So sorry to hear of you loss. Words cannot express my heartache for you and your family. Prayers for your family to ease the pain and sorrow you endure. May the memories of Brian help you find peace.
Sue DiTaranto
June 23, 2014
Liz and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dennis, Patti, Joe, Brian , Brendan Kelleher
June 23, 2014
Our hearts go out to all of you! Although many years have passed since we last saw Brian, we will always remember the boy next door with the big eyes and even bigger smile.
June 23, 2014
Dear Jim, Deb, Liz, Kathryn, Margaret and Fitzy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Please know we are hear for you now and always.
With love and heartfelt sympathy, Linda, Joe, Timari and Patrick
Nicole St. Laurent
June 23, 2014
My heart broke when I heard the news, thoughts of your pain weigh heavy on my mind. The way Brian could make me laugh will live on forever. Brian truly was a bright soul and will be sorely missed. May God bless you and carry you through these dark hours.
JoAnn Bond
June 23, 2014
To the Foley Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless,
Glen, JoAnn, Jesse and Lindays Bond
Dave Aiello
June 23, 2014
Dear Jim, Deb, Liz and Kathryn, our hearts are saddened hearing the news of Brian's passing. We have many fond memories of both our families getting together and enjoying games and school events that our children were a part of. The memory of Brian will always hold a special place in our hearts. Just know that all of you are in our prayers that God will give you the strength to go forward in this most difficult time. With love & heartfelt sympathy, Dave, Darlene, Phillip, and Amanda
June 22, 2014
Dear Deb,Jim,Liz and Kathryn,
Thinking of you all at this time of deepest sadness with heavy hearts. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Clems, Ann Marie,Bob and Mike
Donald Gorczynski
June 22, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. The Gorczynski's
Nick Trojanowski
June 22, 2014
Foleys, I'm so sorry for your loss. Goofing around with Brian at Christmas was one of the highlights of the holiday season, and Brian will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Rosemary McCracken
June 22, 2014
Dear Debbie, Jim, Liz and Kathryn,
Words are insufficient to express how we feel. We are sending up many prayers for everyone. Love always, Rosemary, Joe and David
Kirk Reynolds
June 22, 2014
You will be missed very much. I pray for your family during this difficult time. You won the hearts of everyone you were around. RIP: You will always be missed but never forgotten.
Michael and Colleen Luzzo
June 22, 2014
Our prayers to Brian's family. We are in shock. He was a wonderful, giving and kind person. He would do anything for you. We will miss you Brian. Rest in peace.
Maria, Mark and Tim Dolan
June 22, 2014
Dear Jim, Debbie, and family we are heart broken to hear of your loss. Please know that Brian touched our hearts and will missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Laurie Nelson
June 22, 2014
Debbie and family,
My heart breaks for you over the loss of your precious son/brother. Praying for you during this most difficult time.
C-Los S.
June 22, 2014
Brian F. was a cool dude got to know him very well sorry for your lost Foley's he will never be forgotten.
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