Barbara M. Forester

Barbara M. Forester obituary

Barbara M. Forester

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263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

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263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801

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Nov

18

Interment

Calvary Cemetery

Winchester, MA

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Barbara Forester Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.

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BARBARA M. (HEARN) FORESTER. – of Wilmington, formerly of Woburn, November 12th, 2025 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of Leo F. Forester. Dear mother of Craig L. Forester, his wife Tina of Wilmington and Candace L. Honan, her husband Michael of Tewksbury. Cherished "Nana" of Craig, Drew, Charlotte and Magnolia. Loving sister of Donald Hearn, his wife Joan of Chelmsford and sister in law of Joseph Forester, his wife Kathleen of Winchester, and the late Carl Forester. Barbara is also survived by her loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. A Funeral Service will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Tuesday, November 18th at 11 a.m.. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Calling hours in the Funeral Home from 9 – 10:45 PRIOR to the Service.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

18

Calling hours

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home

263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Send Flowers

Nov

18

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home

263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Send Flowers

Nov

18

Interment

Calvary Cemetery

Winchester, MA

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.