a resident of Randolph, died at her home Saturday March 7, 2009. She was 81 years old.

Born and raised in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, she was a longtime resident of London, England and moved to Milton in 1971. Mr. and Mrs. Folan moved to Randolph about ten years ago.

Beloved wife of John Folan. Loving mother of Philomena Hicks of Pacifica, CA, Una Folan of Concord, NH, John Folan of Milton, Carmel OLeary of Norwell and the late Marie A. Marshall. Devoted grandmother of Adrienne OLeary, Brian OLeary, Clare OLeary, Mollie Hicks, Sean Hicks, Aine Folan and Martin Folan. Sister of Peter McDonagh of London, England and the late Johnny McDonagh, Molly McDonagh, Martin McDonagh and Michael McDonagh. Monica is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Interment Milton Cemetery.