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FRAMINGHAM – Cheryl Anne Riley, 60, passed away in the early morning hours of January 15, 2023, surrounded by family at Framingham Union Hospital.

She was born in York, Maine on July 8, 1962 to Marilyn King (Brown).

She leaves behind her daughter Caitlyn & her son in law Timothy Belcher & three grandchildren, McKenna, Daken, and Raylee Belcher. Her life long partner, David Morrell, of Framingham.  Her mother Marilyn King of Wells, Maine. Her brother David Riley of Framingham. Her sister Paula & brother in law Jack Schumaker of New Hampshire. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and lifetime friends. She is preceded in death by her father Paul King and her sister in law Barbara Riley. 

Cheryl graduated from Framingham South High school, class of 1980.

She worked at local print shops until 1983 when she became employed at The Sheraton Hotel in Framingham. Cheryl spent 40 years as a waitress/bartender there, where she gained countless regular customers. Her home away from home, she truly loved serving people, never failing to give extreme hospitality to anyone in her presence. She was adored by so many. Cheryl also worked part time at Kugel’s Deli in Framingham. She will forever be remembered by her warm smile, big heart and kind soul.

Cheryl always found beauty in nature and loved to garden. A naturally talented artist in her youth, her paintings will continue to be cherished by her friends and family. She especially loved taking trips up to Wells Maine to visit her family and her favorite place, the beach. She was a proud mother of many pets, always showing off pictures and exchanging stories. Cheryl treasured spending time with her daughter and three grandchildren, especially taking them on shopping trips. They were her pride and joy, and she loved being a Grammy. 

A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, always remember to be humble and kind, remind those who matter most that you love them.

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Susan Petroni is the former editor for SOURCE. She is the founder of the former news site, which as of May 1, 2023, is now a self-publishing community bulletin board. The website no longer has a journalist but a webmaster.