Michael J. Foley

PAXTON – Michael J. Foley, 60, beloved husband of Cindy (Starkey) Foley, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, he was a son of the late William and Marilyn (Jerome) Foley.

Michael was a lifelong resident of Paxton. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he went on to further his education at UMass-Amherst where he earned a bachelor’s degree and Anna Maria College, where he received his master’s degree. He was a software engineer for many years and was recently semi-retired.

He was a unique man who enjoyed dressing up for evenings spent at the Canal District in Worcester, where he enjoyed singing and dancing with friends. Michael supported several local artists and was a talented artist himself. He was known for his charcoal portraits. He will be remembered as an advocate for socialist alternatives, and always put 150% into causes that were important to him.

Michael will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife of 27 years, Cindy Foley; his son, Ethan Foley and his partner, Shayla DeGeorge of Paxton; his daughter, Elise Foley and her fiancé, Natalie Pelletier of Portland, ME; a brother, Thomas Foley and his wife, Junko of Japan; two sisters, Mary Foley and her partner, Lawrence Healy of Lakeville, MA and Patricia Foley-Reid and her husband, Jack of Littleton; two nieces and two nephews; and his faithful companion, Bonnie.

Arrangements are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. Donations may be made to Abby’s House, 52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.