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KATHLEEN FORBES Obituary

FORBES, Kathleen (Flanagan) Of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 24, 2022. Beloved wife of Nicholas Forbes; and loving mother to their son Ross of Jamaica Plain. Dear sister of Frances Cronley, Anne Flanagan Kerwin, Colette O'Brien, Pauline Flanagan, and the late Muriel Flanagan Cianci. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. Retired Executive Assistant to the Consul General of Ireland. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday, June 29 at 11:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Name Church at 12:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Assoc., www.apdaparkinson.org Guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2022.

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Geraldine McGill

June 30, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Nick, Ross and the extended family. I knew Kate through the Consulate and the few times we met she was a very vibrant person with so much energy. She will be sadly missed May she Rest In Peace.

Ann Murray Geraghty

June 30, 2022

Deepest sympathy to Nick and Ross and the Flanagan family on the death of Kay lovely memories of our school days together may you rest in peace Kay

Liz (Lovett) Hood

June 27, 2022

Kate was such a strong presence to our family over the years; she brought a joyful energy to any occasion, big or small. She was a wonderful friend to my mom and I know how much she will miss her. Thinking of you, Nick and Ross, and all of your extended family.

Patrick Keeley {formerly Davitt Street, Tullamore.)

June 27, 2022

Deepest sympathy to all the Flanagan girls on the sad passing of their sister Kathleen. We are thinking of you , may her gentle soul RIP

Tom Roche

June 27, 2022

May You Rest in Peace Kay

Roseann Keane

June 27, 2022

Thinking of you Kay and remembering the good times we shared. Sincere sympathy to Nick, Ross and the Flanagan family on the very sad loss of Kay. Her star will always shine the brightest x

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Jennifer, Bill & Vaughan Ingram

June 26, 2022

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kate. What a great lady and friend to my parents and our family. Kate brought joy to all who knew her and so many fun and happy memories. We are privileged to have known her. May she Rest In Peace. With heavy hearts, we are sending love to Nick and Ross.

Diane Hayes and the St. Cyr family

June 26, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kate. She was a lovely and fun lady. I will miss seeing her in church. My thoughts and prayers are with Nick and the family. Rest In Peace, Kate!!

Nancy O'Connell

June 26, 2022

Please accept my deepest sympathy Ann Nick. And Ross. May Kay rest in peace. God rest her you are all in my thoughts and prayers

Christina Mooney (Cousin)

June 26, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you Kate for all the good times we shared and your loved one today and always.

Nuala Roche Howlett

June 26, 2022

My husband Joe and I offer our heart felt sympathy to Nick and Ross, to Anne and Kay´s Sisters and families. I am so glad I had the pleasure of visiting Kay with my Brother Sean, in November of 2021, we had such a good visit, I will cherish the video calls Kay and I shared over the past 6months, we always enjoyed a good laugh, and reminisced about people we knew in Tullamore. I will miss her dearly. Sincerely Nuala and Joe Howlett
Calgary , Alberta.
Canada.

Deirdre Keegan

June 26, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kate, she was a wonderful person who had a wonderful way about her and great sense of humor. She will be sadly missed. RIP.

Ross

June 26, 2022

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