Diana M. Forrence, 75, of Hudson, beloved wife of Kenneth Forrence, Sr., passed away Saturday morning, November 18, 2023 at the Community Hospice House, in the company of her loving family.
Born in Nashua on June 7, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Ernest R. and Phyllis M. (Warren) Gagnon.
A devoted wife and mother, Diana loved bowling, playing cards and especially loved parties and holidays with her family. Family was always number one on her list. She loved playing games, telling jokes and a good story. You would often find her at the beach or playing Bingo at Foxwoods. She loved entertaining all her family and friends. Her favorite place to be, the lake house on Lake Winnisquam.
In addition to her parents, Diana was predeceased by her brother, Ernest Gagnon Jr. and her sister, Cheryl Martin.
Members of her family include her husband, Kenneth, whom she married on July 26, 1969 and shared over 54 wonderful years together; three sons, Kenneth Forrence Jr. and Cathy Bugnacki, Jeffrey Forrence and his wife Susan, and Timothy Forrence and his wife Nicole; nine grandchildren, Ryan Forrence and his wife Taylor, Miranda Tucker and her husband Justin, Alyssa Azzopardi and her husband Joseph, Amber Forrence, Kyle Forrence, Abby Forrence, Nicholas Forrence, Ella Forrence, and Cody Forrence; great-grandchildren, Tatum Forrence, and soon to be born, baby Tucker, daughter of Miranda and Justin Tucker; a brother, David Gagnon and his wife Mary; two sisters, Nancy Conrad and Moe Leaor, and Brenda Cote and her husband Chris; sister-in-law, Debra Gagnon (widow of Ernest Gagnon Jr.); also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, November 28th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Graveside service will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery 71, Derry Road in Hudson, Wednesday, November 28th at 11 a.m. Friends are invited to attend and gather at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Diana to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/forrence To leave online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
