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Viola Forte Obituary

Of Ipswich, formerly of Cambridge, November 3, 2007, age 89, wife of the late George A. Forte, mother of Joyce Hurd of Ipswich and Paul Forte of Glen Bernie, MD, grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 5. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday November 6 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Linebrook Road, Ipswich. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Waltham at a later date. Visiting hours will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. in the Morris Funeral Home 45 North Main Street, IPSWICH, relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in Mrs. Forte's name to: the Masconomet Healthcare Centers Recreation Department 123 High Street Topsfield, MA 01983. For information, directions or to send condolences to the family please go to: www.MorrisFH.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2007.

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Carol Frechette

November 4, 2007

It's always hard to lose a mother and a grandmother no matter how long we have them with us, but what a wonderful legacy Vi has left behind....a dear and loving family. What an accomplishment!Without a doubt, she was proud of you all.

Yvonne Burke-O'Brien

November 4, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your Mom passing. She was a great lady. We had good times working together for the Church.My prayers to you Joyce and Paul and your family .

Linda Lavin

November 4, 2007

I am so sorry, Let me know what I can do. I'll see you on Monday. Linda

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