FORDE, Michael, of Eastham, formerly of Forest Hills, October 27, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Hehir) Forde. Devoted father of Sheila Giltrap of Austin, TX, Michael J. Forde Jr. of Mashpee, and Patrick C. Forde of Needham. Brother of the late Daniel, Edward, and Dennis Forde, Joan O'Keefe and Mary Lee. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Past President of St Andrew the Apostle Church Men's Club. Former member of St. Andrew's Holy Name Society. Member of the Bricklayers and Masons Union Local #3. Michael enjoyed the Red Sox, Politics, Irish Heritage, and entertained the seniors. He was an active volunteer at the Orleans Convalescent Home and the Eastham Senior Center.
Funeral from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., West Roxbury, Saturday at 10:00AM. Funeral mass in St. Bartholemew's Church, Needham, at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Friday from 4:00-8:00PM. Interment in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Donations may be made in Michael's memory to the Alzheimers Assoc. 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140 or the Eastham Council of Aging, Nauset Rd., Eastham, MA 02642.