Mary Mallory Foley

Mary Mallory Foley of Fair Haven passed away peacefully on January 13,

2024 at Our House Outback in Rutland, VT where she resided for the

past few years. She was born in Fair Haven on May 31, 1932 to E. A. and

Marjorie (Crosby) Mallory. She leaves behind a brother, David Mallory

(Joby), and five children: Susan Foley Tillyer (Michael), Diana Ladd

(Allen, deceased), Judith Hurley (John), Kathleen Foley, and Michael

Foley (Jane). She was blessed with six grandchildren and 11 great-

grandchildren. She will be missed terribly and remembered for her

beautiful smile, strength, and adventurous spirit.

Mary married the love of her life, Paul Foley, Jr., in 1950 and shortly

after moved to North Carolina where Paul was stationed as an active

Marine. She loved that period of her life, and together, they made many

lasting friendships.

Following Paul’s honorable discharge from the military, they returned

to Fair Haven where they raised their five children. In later years, Mary

and Paul enjoyed traveling. After his passing in 1988, Mom continued

her passion for travel by visiting many special places with family and

friends.

Mary had a great fondness for the ocean and wintered in Myrtle Beach,

SC for almost two decades. She enjoyed an active social life with her

friends and church community.

God was important in Mary’s life. She was a dedicated congregant of Our

Lady of Seven Dolors in Fair Haven where she could be found most days

at daily Mass. She was also a long-time member of the Catholic

Daughters and the Fair Haven Historical Society.

Mary enjoyed reading and attended many functions at her local library.

In lieu of flowers, Mary wished for contributions to be made to the Fair

Haven Free Library. A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Seven

Dolors , Fair Haven on Friday May 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM . Private interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Fair Haven.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mallory Funeral Home in Fair Haven.