Lenora A. Foley, 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on February 8th, 2023, following a brave fight with cancer.   Lenora Foley (Maietta) was born in Portland, ME, on April 5th, 1939, to Saveria Maietta (Teneriello) and Aniello Maietta. She graduated from Portland High School and enjoyed a 45-year career as a patient accounts specialist at Maine Medical Center. At the age of 19, she married Peter M. Foley after meeting at Higgins Beach, and went on to have 5 children. Lenora was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived a full life centered around her friends and family enjoying time at the beach and lake, maintaining a strong faith in her church, and solving all the crossword and Wheel of Fortune puzzles. Her husband, children, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren adored her and looked up to her strength, kindness, and ability to always see the very best in people. Her 10th grandchild, Lenora "Leni†Ascanio, is arriving in March, and while she won't get the chance to meet her namesake and great-grandmother, she will always know her love and strength. Lenora is survived and missed by her loving husband, Peter, of 64 years; and her children, Serena A. Ascanio, Kevin M. Foley and his spouse Lea Foley, Peter M Foley Jr., Maria E. Foley, and daughter-in-law Trina Foley. Forever cherished and remembered by her sisters, Eleanor and Mary, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lenora was pre-deceased by 4 brothers (James, Philip, Dominic, and Louis) and 3 sisters (Maisy, Carmella, Caroline), son Philip J. Foley, and grandson Anthony S. Ascanio. The family would like to thank her wonderful doctors at Intermed and New England Cancer Specialists as well as the compassionate care she received with Hospice of Southern Maine. A wake will be held on Tuesday, February 14th at A. T. Hutchins, 660 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME. from 5pm to 7pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday February 15th at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Old Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Lenora's memory to St. Jude Children's Research  Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.