Putnam patriot., 1916-08-25
Obituary
George F. Foley

boarded. last week Monday evening, was born in Florence, Mass, forty years ago, son Of George and Margaret Foley. lie obtained his education in the paroehial schools of that city and at sn early age entered the employ of the Sonotuek Silk company in the winding department He was indus trious and painstsking in his work and soon became second hand in the spinning department. While so em- ployed he resigned 10 accept better position as superintendent Of the throwing department ln the McCallum Hosiery mill. From there he went 10 Winsled 10 have charge Of the throwing department of the silk mill there and from Win5ted he came to Putnam and took charge of the finish ing department Of ihe Hammond kn3wliou company.
 Mr, Foley was married about twelve years ag0 at Florence. While in-4yin- slea his wife died This was about seven years ago. One child was born to them, daughter, Margaret of 10, now living with relatives in Florence.
 Funeral services for ar. Foley were held last Wednesday morning The funeral Was one Of the largest ever held ln Florence, the church being crowded with moumers.
 Among the floral tributes were cross, Il pillow. q crescent, and the door crepe from The emplo5es Of the Hammond x KnoWItou silk Com pauy, where Mr Foley had e6arge of the 6nishing .deparnent The com pany was represented at the funeral oy General Manager Johnson, William De2ine Of the office and Foreman CHilds of the manufacturing depart meut Tbe company sent a floral magnolia wreath
 One of lhe best evidences of the elm acter of the man is the high esteem in which he @as held by the empIoyes under him He was abs0luleiy Fair and impartial with his employees and they respected him as superior in the foom and worked for him faith fully. lie was always good natured and never became irfitated or cross when things did not 20 just right but always looked on the bright side. Al though he had been told some time ago that he had heart trouble he did not inhict his burden upon his friends He must have felt that his condition was critical and that the call might | come for Sim at any time but not by any sign did he evidence that he wor- ried over the matter and appeared to all who knew him the same jovial, genial companion and employer Us al ways.
 Besides the floral tokens sent for the funeral the Catholic girls in his de. paftm'ent have further evidenced their | fonduess for the man and the oVetseer i by making known to the sorroWing mother their intention to have mass in MT, Foiey's memory celebrated in i this city at an early date.
 Card of Thanks
 To the Employes of the Hammond * kuowiton Company: The family of the late George F. Foley wish to eN- press lo you their deepest thankfal- ness for your thoughtfuIness, your kindness and your beautiful tributes. Ne always knew that he had a warm place in his heart for you and it pleases us to know, now, thHt he occupied q similar place in your hearts His death comes exceedingly hard to us, but our sorrow Is tempered with lhe thought that you, who knew him so welt in his fast years, had that respect for him that will last And with us, we will always cherish your kindness and will be deeply interested in you.
 Miss Margaret l. Foley 1 oirs. Margaret Foley
 Edward F. Foley l John H. Foley ! William Foley l Mrs, J. F Nethefetl 1 Mrs C. j Hickey
 Mrs C. F. Davis Miss Josephine X. Foley Miss Florence r. Foley