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Florence Forsyth Obituary
Age 85, of Horseheads, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. She was born on February 17, 1929 in Corning, NY to the late Walter and Clara (Hammond) Ribble. Florence was predeceased by her husband, Donald Forsyth Sr. She is survived by her son, Donald (Kelly) Forsyth Jr. of Erin; daughters, Sandra Forsyth of Erin and Shirley McMillan of Horseheads; sister, Ruth Keeney of Corning; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James D. Barrett Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence Forsyth
Melody Mull
December 11, 2014
Sincerest condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
Leo and Karen Baroody
December 10, 2014
Sending you a big hug Ruth!
Joyce Kenney
December 10, 2014
Sandy & Desiree Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and grandma. May the Lord wrap his arms around you at this difficult time giving you a sense of peace and comfort.
FLORENCE WHITE
December 9, 2014
I miss you so much,I will never forget our special times we had together shopping after xmas. The other times we went out to eat just the two of us. LOVE FLO
Lue
December 9, 2014
Love you always Sissy
Bonnie Starkweather
December 9, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Patty Waters
December 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Johnny and Alicia Russell
December 9, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss! We didn't know her, but based on her granddaughter Heidi she must have been a remarkable lady. Our prayers are with your family.
Frances Smith
December 9, 2014
We wish the family peace and remembrance of Grandma Forsyth! K -N- F Smith
Bonnie Hart
December 9, 2014
Don, Kelly and Family: please accept our sincere sympathies in the passing of your mom. You are in our thoughts. Tim Paul and Bonnie Hart and Family
Chuck Combs
December 9, 2014
I only met you a couple of times but when I did you were a very nice person to talk too. My Heart goes out to the Forsyth Family.
John and Linda Kemery
December 9, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Heidi Kemery
December 9, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to my family. We are the luckiest people in the world when God chose this loving soul- Florence Forsyth-to share with us. We will hold her close within our hearts until we meet again.
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