West Springfield � On Saturday, November 14th our gracious mother Sylvia Joy Toni (McDonald) Foisey, 80 passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Sylvia was born on December 5, 1934 in Scotland. She was the daughter of the late William and Maggie Jane (Strachan) McDonald. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Charles Foisey of 53 years who predeceased her on March 17, 2010. Sylvia became a proud citizen of USA on November 14, 1963. She retired from Southworth Paper Company and was a Health Care Provider for many years. Sylvia was a loving, kindhearted, caring person who always put others needs first. She had a zest for life living it to the fullest. Her true passion was her family. She attended all sporting events for her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Sylvia found true happiness on her trips to Disney World, they were magical times with her children down to her great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her Scottish Hertiage and took her children and grandchildren to visit Scotland. Sylvia loved family gatherings especially Christmas, she loved the surprise and happiness on everyones faces. A passionate, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sylvia leaves her 4 daughters; Jacqueline Foisey of Ft. Meyers, Fla, Laurie St.Jean and her husband Alex of Agawam, Donna Boucher, Kim Robertson and her husband Alan all of W.Spfld., 6 grandchildren, Jeremy St.Jean of Agawam, Jeffrey Griggs and his fiance Lisa Polley., Toni Tirrell and her husband Craig, Alexa Boucher, Courtney Harlow and Heather Robertson all of W.Spfld., her 5 great grandchildren Bailey and Owen Griggs and Landon, Kaia, and Nora Tirrell, her sister Rona Duthie of Scotland, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was loved and will be missed by many. On behalf of Sylvia�s wishes all services will be private. Toomey-O�Brien Funeral Home has been entrusted with all services.