FRANCES THERESE FORCIER

FORCIER, FRANCES THERESE March 2, 1919 to Nov. 1, 2010 Frances (Fran) Therese Forcier passed away peacefully on November 1, 2010 in San Diego at the age of 91. Fran was born on March 2, 1919 in Meriden, Connecticut. She was one of six children. She graduated from Meriden High School and Pequod Business College. From 1939-46 she worked as a secretary in the advertising department at the Miller Illumination Company. She contributed to the war effort by authoring a pen-pal column for the Miller "Torch", corresponding with company employees who were fighting oversees. Fran flew to San Francisco in 1946 to marry her handsome career Navy husband, Joe, who was stationed on the West Coast. A dedicated Navy wife, Fran traveled around the country finally settling in San Diego in the early 1950's where she raised her two children. Fran and her family were founding members of both St. Therese Catholic Church and the Allied Gardens community where she lived from 1956 until 2009. She had a successful 20 year secretarial career working at the central office of the San Diego Unified School District. Her hobbies included raising orchids, dressmaking and gardening. Traveling the world with her husband was a highlight during her retirement. Her lively spirit and outgoing personality easily won her many friends at home and abroad. Fran is survived by her daughter Bobbi Forcier, grandchildren Michele and Nick, great-grandson Quinn, sister Jeanette Harris, daughter-in-law Diana and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased in death by her loving husband Joe and son Jim. Viewing will be held on Monday, November 8 at Goodbody Mortuary, 5027 El Cajon Blvd from 3 to 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 9, 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers please send contributions in Fran's memory to the American Cancer Society. www.goodbody mortuary.com