David N. Forcier

David Norman Forcier, 82, of Woodbridge passed away in his home on August 22 surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born in Rochester, New Hampshire to Antonio and Blanche (Caya) Forcier on May 21, 1940, and attended Holy Rosary High School in Rochester. He married Carolyn (Garbacki) Forcier on May 28, 1982 in Ellicott City, Maryland, joining their two families into one.
Dave graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1964. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and retired as a Lt. Colonel from the Army after serving for 20 years. He received several Army commendations and awards, including the Bronze Star. After his retirement, Dave worked for 25 years as an award-winning commercial property manager for the Charles E. Smith Company in Crystal City, VA. He was a natural performer and was involved in community theater for many years. Dave also volunteered as a literacy coach for local adults, and earned multiple Volunteer of the Year awards for his work at the ACTS Food Pantry in Dumfries, VA. When their children were younger, Dave, Carolyn, and the kids spent many evenings playing charades and other games, as well as heading out on numerous family outings, all piled into his vintage 1967 cherry-red convertible Camaro. Dave knew how to enjoy life, and throughout the years was happiest when joined poolside by family and his many friends, drink in hand, listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin or Bon Jovi. He was a great lover of rock and roll music, and his record collection is legendary. Family lip-synch sessions were frequent, especially to Don McLean's "American Pie:" " A long, long time ago, I can still remember how the music used to make me smile."
Dave is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Carolyn, and his granddaughter Danielle Middleton. He is survived by his five children Lisa (Kenn) Hurley of Kingston, NY and their children Lauren, Sean, Meghan, and Emily; Jennifer (Robert) Delorie of Exeter, NH and their sons Gael and Oscar; Joseph (Teresa) Mathern of Stafford, VA; Geoffrey (Amy) Forcier of Tahoe City, CA; and Michael Mathern of Woodbridge, VA; as well as eight great-grandchildren.
Dave's family wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to his friend and neighbor Lanette Taylor, without whose love and care Dave would have left us much sooner.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson's research or to the ACTS food pantry in Dumfries.
Visitation Information
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home and Crematory
Address: 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA, 22193
703-680-1234 | Map
Service Information
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm
Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home and Crematory
Address: 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA, 22193
703-680-1234 | Map
Cemetery Information
Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm
Quantico National Cemetery
Address: 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA, 22172
(703) 221-2183 | Map