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ELEANOAR FORTE Obituary

FORTE, Eleanor (Casey) 89, passed away at her home in Sanbornton, NH, on September 9, formerly of Plymouth and Carver. Wife of the late Frank N. Forte. Mother of two sons Col. Robert Forte of Saunderstown, RI and Donald Forte of Carver, MA, two daughters Pamela Milbury of York Harbor, ME and Susan Laverack of Holderness, NH, also mother of the late Catherine Burt. She leaves three sisters Anna Schottmiller of Quincy, MA, Ruth Joyce of Westwood, MA, Carol Langille of Norwell, MA. She also leaves 8 grandchildren Jen Reardon, Jackie Wentzill, Fred Burt, Robert Forte, Laurie Daw, Jessica Milbury, Sara Blenkhorn, and Zach Blenkhorn, 5 great grandchildren Morgan, Tyler, Colin, Nicholas, and Lilly and several nieces and nephews. Eleanor was born in Boston, the daughter of Tom and Mary (McMenimon) Casey. She enjoyed walking, cooking, and sewing and spending time with her family. There are no visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Bonaventure's Parish, 803 State Road (Rte 3A) PLYMOUTH (Manomet) on Friday September 14 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery Bourne, MA. On-line condolences may be made at richarddavisfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2012.

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Ellen (Joyce) O'Keefe

September 14, 2012

To my dear cousins: Pammy, Suzy Q, Donald & Bobby

My heart trufly did sink when I heard about the passing of your beautiful Mother and very dear & sweet Auntie. She always had a lovely smile on her face and that Irish twinkle in her eyes...even now in this picture I can feel her warmth...she was a rare treasure who will be missed by SO many....Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Sending hugs and kisses to all....

Cousin Ellen & all of the Joyce family: Billy, David, Nancy, Maria, John, Carole, & Ruthie

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