MARY "ITA" FORDE

FORDE, Mary "Ita" (Leane) Of West Roxbury, passed away on August 2, 2024. Born in Rangue, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Beloved wife of Andrew Forde, with whom she celebrated 59 years of marriage on May 29, 2024. Devoted mother of Andy Forde and his wife, Caela of Westwood, Jane Hughes and her husband, Michael and John Forde of West Roxbury. Adoring grandmother of Patrick, Michael, Brian, Joseph and Meghan. Dear sister of the late John and Margaret Leane. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Ita retired from Liberty Mutual after 21 years. Visiting Hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, on Saturday, August 10, from 9:00am to 10:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:30am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. To livestream the Funeral Mass, go to www.sttheresaparishboston.com Interment in Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or http://www.dana-farber.org For guestbook, please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600