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Gladys Foreman Obituary

Gladys Craig (Rockwell) Foreman of Concord, at the age of 101, passed peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 21, 2017. Born in Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia, daughter of William Burgess Bowles Rockwell and Alice Borden (Craig) Rockwell. Sister of the late Marjory Doris (Rockwell) Bowen and the late Frank Munro Rockwell. Spouse of the late Charles Francis Foreman of Lincoln and preceded in death by their children Alice (MacSorley), Charles, Frank, and Elizabeth Foreman; survived by her sons Robert and Gary. She leaves behind her grandchildren; Katherine (MacSorley) Labraico, Margret (MacSorley) Gray, John, Faustino, Gladys (Foreman y Rios) Clausen, and Michelle Foreman, 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, great and grand, from Florida to Texas and California. She leaves also a multitude of friends here and in Nova Scotia. Gladys was an extraordinary seamstress from drapes and slipcovers to costumes for the Concord Players. She worked as a clerk at the Concord Community Chest and Emerson Hospital and was on staff at Timothy Wheeler House until she retired. She was very active in the South Acton Congregational Church and volunteered with a variety of community organizations including Acton Boxborough Interfaith Laity, A Friend In Need, and The Wayfarers. She was a notorious Scrabble player to the end. There will be a private graveside service. A memorial service will be held at the South Acton Congregational Church 35 School St. Acton, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Donations to your favorite charity in her name would be in keeping with her giving spirit.

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Published by The Concord Journal from Mar. 4 to Mar. 16, 2017.

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Carla

June 13, 2017

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Gladys. May her memory comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

April 4, 2017

I have no memories of Gladys. I wish I did. I find it strange that I found her so soon after her death while searching for information about her father-in-law and my Mother's Uncle Charles Francis Foreman, Sr..
So if you find it unusual that I find comfort in this memorial, forgive me, because I do. It's a family connection.

Kitsy Rothermel

March 18, 2017

I'm so sorry to miss the service today, but am home with an annoying cold. I have many, many loving and affectionate memories of Gladys. She spent her later years at a resident at Timothy Wheeler House where I got to know her. She always had a smile on her face and was loved by staff and residents alike. We miss her incredibly, and send our best wishes to all her family near and far. She had a very full 101 years of life.

jody chandler

March 16, 2017

The dearest sweetest woman I have ever known. I too will miss the scrabble and tea, the evenings I got home from work and you would bring me my dinner. The times we walked hand in hand to get chinese food. The wisdom and the friendship I got from you is forever etched in my heart. There will be a brighter star in the sky now and heaven is much more beautiful place. Rip my friend, Love Jody Chandler

March 15, 2017

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

Melody Cunningham

March 12, 2017

I will always treasure the memories of rousing games of Scrabble as a child, learning to bake fantastic cakes at her side, her note of confidence and encouragement when i went off to college and a trip that she and I took to Nova Scotia when I was a teenager. Her spirit and strength remain with me. Hugs and love to her family. Melody J. Cunningham

March 11, 2017

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

E. Brown

March 10, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Words of comfort at 1Cor. 15:55-57 for the family to read.

Catherine Rivard

March 7, 2017

Goodbye Gladys! I knew her for years in our old apartment building on Cottage Lane. She was a sweet lady. - Catherine

KELLEY

March 7, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

Judy Hill

March 6, 2017

Gladys was a bright spot at a weekly group called Spiritual Enrichment at Trinitarian Congregational Church. She attended because it was nearby, even though she was not a member there. Gladys often refused rides in her later years, even in bad weather, because she felt it important to walk. She smiled so easily. Who could not miss this lovely soul.

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

South Acton Congregational Church

35 School St., Acton, MA

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