Alton Bay, NH

Claire Irene (Palmer) Foley, 78 of Alton Bay, NH passed away on Sunday May 20, 2018. She was the wife of the late James E. Foley Sr. for more than 38 years. They resided in Alton, RI until 1976, when they relocated to Alton Bay, NH.

She was born in East Greenwich, RI to James H. Palmer Sr. and Mary A. (Panizza) Palmer. She leaves behind a brother, John W. Palmer (Aileen), of Punta Gorda, Fl. She is predeceased by siblings James H. Palmer, Jr. (Mary Lou) of Ohio, and May A. (Palmer) Black of North Kingstown, RI.

Claire had worked in Real Estate Sales and had operated the Mount Major Country Store with her family.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and dog Cody, tending to her beautiful gardens, reading, puzzle making, and being a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish and Choir.

She was the loving mother to 3 daughters, Mary (aka Beth), (Jon) Hope Valley, RI, Brenda Lee Foley, of Gilford, NH, Jacqueline Winters, Canterbury, CT, and son, James Foley, Jr. (Christy) of Alton Bay, NH.

She was the loving grandmother to eight grandchildren, Robert M. Crooker, Ronald M. Crooker and Rebecca Boiteau, of RI, Racheal Winters, and Brandon Winters of CT., TJ Brusseau, JD Foley and Emma Foley of NH, and 5 great children. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life ceremony at a time to be announced by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Katharine Drexel Parish, P.O. Box 180 Wolfeboro, NH 03894-0180.

Cremation care by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home.