Shirley A. LaForce Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley A. LaForce of Binghamton, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 5, 2025 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Laura Eddy and Dayton Eddy; and her brother Harold Eddy. She is survived by: her husband Dean LaForce; her sister Katherine Blanc; her sons, Todd LaForce (Debbie) and Joel LaForce (James Faraino); her granddaughters, Ashly Whalen (Christopher), Chelsy Rafferty (Josh) and Kaily LaForce (Jeff Wilson); and her great grandchildren, Everly, Evren Whalen and June Rafferty. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

To honor Shirley's memory, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting stjude.org/donate.