Patricia Foley

Patricia Foley ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Windsor Locks Funeral Home on Mar. 17, 2026.Patricia (Busha) Foley, 82, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Walter T. Foley for nearly 50 years, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Claire (Ferris) Busha.Patricia enjoyed a long and dedicated career with JCPenney until her retirement. She was known for her kind and compassionate heart, especially toward animals of all kinds. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including listening to Elvis Presley's music, often humming his familiar tunes as she went about her day at home.Patricia's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Salmon Brook Rehab and Nursing and Accent for their kind and compassionate care of Patricia during her final years.Patricia is survived by her loving daughter, Deanna Foley and her wife, Stacey Diemesevich, of Manchester; her cherished grandchildren, Nicholas, Shawn, and Kevin Foley, and Nika Wilson; and three great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sisters, Gina Kellogg and Mary Lubetski, both of Maryland; her daughter-in-law, Chantelle Foley of Vernon; as well as several nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband, Walter, she was predeceased by her sons, Walter Jr. and Daniel, and her brother, Mark "Skipper" Busha.Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in Patricia's memory to the Connecticut Humane Society at www.cthumane.org. For online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.