Gertrude J. Forcier

WINCHENDON – Gertrude J. (Lavinski) Forcier, 93, of 138 Spruce Street, died peacefully Monday afternoon, October 7, 2019 in her home, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchester, NH on November 13, 1925, daughter of the late Adam and Upronia (Sorel) Lavinski, and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life.

Gertrude was a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Her husband Leo J. Forcier Sr., died in 1975.  She leaves three children, David J. Forcier of Swanzey, NH, Kathleen M. Young of Winchendon and Patricia A. St. Pierre of Orange; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by four sons, Leo J. Forcier Jr. in 2016, Daniel J. Forcier in 2014, Robert J. Forcier in 2012 and John P. Forcier in 2002, as well as a daughter, Juliette Rose Forcier in 1948.

Graveside services will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11 A.M. in Calvary Cemetery, Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

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