SPENCER: Lorraine A. (Sorel) Forgit, 92, formerly of 301 E.Main St., died Sunday, Dec. 31st at Quaboag Nursing & Rehabilitation in W. Brookfield. Her husband of 67 years, Lorenzo "Lester' Forgit, died in 2016. She leaves her daughters; Linda Stanley and her husband Alden, Louise Small and her husband Ed all of Spencer, Lucille Newton and her husband Andrew of E.Brookfield and Lisa Chaffee and her husband Herb of Brookfield and sons; Lester Forgit and his wife Susan of Worcester, Lawrence Forgit and his wife Claudia of No.Brookfield, and Lance Forgit and his wife Cindy of Sturbridge, a brother Edward Sorel of Gilbertville, sisters Cecile Chapdelaine, and Rachel Sorel , Madeline Cebula all of Ware and Sylvia DiMaio of Belchertown, a sister in law; Louisa Sorel of Ware, 18 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by brothers Roland, Raymond and Bernard Sorel, and sisters Claire Charbonneau and Yvonne Vadnais. Born in Ware, she was the daughter of Edmond and Lucia (Roy) Sorel.
Lorraine was known for her love of family gatherings, especially the weekly Sunday afternoon gatherings at her home with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards and Scrabble. When she was younger she was on a bowling league. She was a member of Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish in Spencer.
A Funeral Mass for Lorraine will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church. Calling hours are private for the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mary,Queen of the Rosary Food Pantry, 60 Maple St., Spencer, MA 01562. The J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer is directing funeral arrangements for the family.