Francis X. Forbes's obituary , Passed away on November 22, 2025 in Watertown, Massachusetts

Francis X. Forbes

October 13, 1934 - November 22, 2025 (91 years old)

Watertown, Massachusetts

Francis X. Forbes's obituary , Passed away on November 22, 2025 in Watertown, Massachusetts
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Francis X. Forbes

October 13, 1934 - November 22, 2025 (91 years old)

Watertown, Massachusetts

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Francis X. Forbes Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Francis X. Forbes of Watertown, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on November 22, 2025 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis X. Forbes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter A. Forbes and Elizabeth M. Forbes (Quin); his brother Edmund J. Forbes; his parents-in-law, Charles A. and Anna P. Armstrong (Laracy); and his siblings-in-law, Angela Forbes, Claire Forbes, Sr., Charles Patricia Armstrong, DC and Charles A. Armstrong, Jr..

He is survived by: his wife Carol A. Forbes (Armstrong); his children, Anne Fantasia (Anthony) of Watertown, Peter Forbes (Suzanne) of Waltham, Mary Kiley (John) of Falmouth, Kathleen McNamara (James) of Clinton, John Forbes (Amy) of Clinton, Maureen Burge (Edward) of Salem and Carol MacDonald (Hugh) of Westford; his grandchildren, Jennifer Fantasia, Anthony Fantasia, Michael Fantasia (Krista), Peter Forbes, Julia Forbes, Mary Forbes, Adrian Forbes, Colin Kiley, Brendan Kiley (Madeline), Jack Kiley, Caroline Kiley, Alexandra McNamara, Austin McNamara, Jared Forbes, Jessica Forbes, Chloe Burge, Lachlan MacDonald, Malcolm MacDonald and Ainsley MacDonald; his great grandchildren, Michael Fantasia, Joseph Fantasia and Francis Kiley; and his siblings, Kevin P. Forbes of Watertown and Mary E. Forbes of Watertown. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Franny's memory may be made to Boston Catholic Television: https://www.catholictv.org or to Sawtelle Family Hospice Home in Reading: https://bilhathome.org.



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Nov 28

Wake

Joyce Funeral Home
245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

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Nov 29

Wake

Joyce Funeral Home
245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453

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Nov 29

Funeral Mass

Saint Patrick's Church
212 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472

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Nov 29

Burial

Saint Patrick's Cemetery
999 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472

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