Dorothy D. Foley

Dorothy Doon Foley (87) took her final journey to Christ, on June 21, 2020. She is now reunited with Mark, her husband of 49 years. Dorothy and Mark together created a colossal family. Seven children: J. Mark Jr. (Daniella), Kevin (Leslie), Stephen (Shelia), Maureen (Michael Regulinski), Maryellen (Jon McLaughlin), Paul (Karrie), Michael (Roselyne). Sixteen grandchildren, Elizabeth (Luke Fields), Sarah (Nathaniel Gray), John (Julie) Foley and Daniel Foley. Brenden (Elyse) and Adam (Anne Grasselli) Regulinski. Peter Foley. Megan, Zach and Chloe McLaughlin, Theo and Mahe' Foley. Penelope, Beatrice, Frank, and Agatha Foley. Nine great grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Caleb, and Karis Fields. Madison, Rivers and Rennick Gray. Lucy, Ruby and Cosette Foley. Dorothy is the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (White) Doon of Worcester. She is survived by her only sibling John A. Doon Jr. (Eleanor) of Worcester, MA. Worthington Schoedinger will have calling hours from 1-4 pm on Sunday 6/28. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joan of Arc in Powell, Oh at 10:30 am, Monday 6/29. Please wear a mask to all events.

Dorothy attended Worcester Teachers College class of 1954. She received her Master of Education degree from the Ohio State University in 1976. She taught in the Westerville School district for 25 years as a special education teacher and elementary classroom Instructor. Dorothy pursued painting and writing and valued creativity and education equally. She was the President of the Worthington Art League in its founding years. In her spare time, she wrote children's books and expressed herself through drawing and painting. Dorothy loved the Buckeyes and attended football games regularly.

In retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends, Dorothy was a devoted family matriarch for sixty-five years and still touches the hearts of many. As large as Dorothy's family is, she remembered every birthday and anniversary and was committed to sending cards and small presents to each one. Her home was filled with collections of toys, games, books, and videos for when the children came to visit. She had tea parties, did art projects, read stories, and baked cookies. She hosted sleepovers and took long walks and picnics with the children along the river to find rocks and treasures and explore the woods. All her grandchildren and great-grandchildren have special memories and stories of her that they will carry with them though out their lives.

Dorothy remained fiercely independent into her last days, insisting, with little strength, on doing everything herself. Although she found receiving help a challenge, our memory of her fighting, independent, strong-willed spirit will be cherished forever. She is deeply missed by those who love her including family, friends, and students. Dorothy's inspirational spirit remains with all. We are comforted knowing she is now at rest in Christ, peacefully reunited with her beloved husband.

Donations in Dorothy's memory can be made to the Hospice Foundation of America at www.givedirect.org