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THOMAS F. FORHAN  
On the morning of December 3, 2019, Thomas Frederick Forhan passed away peacefully at his home in Takoma Park, MD after a long battle with cancer. He is much beloved by his family, including his son, Colin Forhan; sister Kate Forhan and her spouse Joseph Cousins; sisters Faye Forhan and Ursula Forhan; nephews Nicolas White and Langdon White; close friend and cousin Stephen Blancard; a host of other relatives, and an enormous community of friends that spanned the globe. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday January 18 at Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St., NW, Washington, DC.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 29, 2019.

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Jan Powers

January 13, 2020

Colin, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. He was an amazing man. He is so proud of you and loves you so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeremy Lazelle

January 7, 2020

Condolences to family and friends at this time of loss. Tom was a special soul with great optimism and wit and will be missed by myself and others in the Archaeological Community.

Barbara Little

January 1, 2020

Colin and family,
Tom had such a rich and amazing life. Sincere condolence for your loss. Tom will be missed by the whole neighborhood.

Cheryl Weissman

December 30, 2019

Colin, I am so saddened to learn of Tom's passing. I know he was a wonderful husband and father and a fine person. My deepest condolences.

Heather Bouslog

December 30, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I met Tom through the archaeological community and he was always enthusiastic about projects and a very kind, good person. He will be deeply missed.

Sandy Bothmer

December 30, 2019

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I know he was very proud of his son, Colin. My sympathies are extended to the entire family.

Jean Capps

December 29, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was a wonderful man and a good neighbor.

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