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JEAN FORSYTHE Obituary

FORSYTHE, Jean E. Of Burlington, Oct. 6. Loving mother of Robin DiMasse of Andover and James Cappiello & his wife Cindy of Andover. Sister of Diane Forsythe of Burlington, Mary Forsythe of Burlington Thomas Forsythe & his wife Carla of Tewksbury, Sandra Sparrow & her husband Wayne of Lexington, Donna Forsythe of Billerica & James Forsythe & his wife Moffarah of RI. Proud grandmother of Gianna DiMasse, James, Sophia, and Julianna Cappiello. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, and friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn Street, BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Wednesday, October 10 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will begin at the Sullivan Funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret's Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials, in Jean's name, may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. For directions obituary and online guestbook, see: www.stmargaretburlington.org or www.sullivanfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2018.

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Mary Lawrence

October 19, 2018

Jean had a lot to do with my husband David and I getting together. We met at Winchester Hospital and if it hadn't been for Jean neither of us would have had the nerve to get to know one another. We will miss her fighting spirit and wonderful sense of humor. She was a joy in our lives.

Kristina Langdon

October 10, 2018

My deepest condolences to Jean's family and friends. I was Jean's Acupuncturist at NECA and we became good friends. I always looked forward to seeing her and chatting with her. I will miss her dearly!!

October 9, 2018

Jean my heart is broken to say the least ,my condolences to your children and grandchildren and siblings. I will forever cherish your words of wisdom to me and will forever remember your kind words , you will always have a special place in my heart , the office will never be the same without you . RIP my friend u will be dearly missed

Lorraine Butler

October 8, 2018

I don't know you I'm so sorry to hear about your mother passing she is now Resting in peace may god be with you and your family You are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with her

Mike Lyons

October 8, 2018

Great memories of our 8 years together in St. Bernard's School in West Newton. My sympathy to Jean's Family.

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Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803

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Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home

43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803

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St. Margaret's Church

111 Winn St, Burlington, MA

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43 Winn Street, Burlington, MA 01803

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