Mrs. Dianne B. Forsley

June 17, 1941 - March 28, 2017

Dianne B. (Lorden) Forsley of Henniker, NH passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at her home. She was born in Medford, Massachusetts on June 17, 1941. She is survived by her husband Thomas of 54 years, their 4 children, 6 grandchildren and a large and loving extended family. Dianne was primarily a mother, homemaker and baker extraordinaire, who loved nothing more than making delicious treats for all those she loved, close friends and friends she had yet to meet. Dianne loved spending time with family and planning the next gathering. Dianne introduced herself as Grammy to all children, young and old that she met. She enjoyed her grandchildren as well as the nieces and nephews of her extended family. After living in Westford, Mass. the family relocated to Mason, NH. Where she opened a small catering business; Forsley’s Mason Jar. Dianne volunteered with the local church and schools. She was active in town politics. As Supervisor of the Checklist, Voting Day was Dianne’s Super bowl. Nothing was more important than voting; served with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake. Dianne also moonlighted at Parker’s Maple Barn and Pickety Place, where she planned and prepared dinner specials. In the late 80’s Thomas and Dianne relocated to Henniker, NH, where she worked as a childcare provider and managed a bagel shop. By this time she enjoyed being a Grammy and an Aunty Dee and felt that this was the best job of all. Nothing was sweeter than holding a newborn, kissing sticky fingers, watching dancing recitals, attending choral concerts, and baking treats for all of the parties to celebrate. Springtime was her favorite time of year, she looked forward to new blossoms as much as the St Patrick’s Day breakfast for the politicians of Boston. Her Irish came out with her embellished stories, growing louder and longer, leaving the listener, often unsure how much to believe. Dianne loved to be the center of baking attention and often would start discussions about which cake was better… the chocolate or the white… who’s was lighter? Who’s was moister? She always knew the answer and so did everyone else. Her love, loud laughing, generosity and cake (chocolate or white) will be missed. FUNERAL NOTICE DIANNE B. (LORDEN) FORSLEY Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, MA on TUESDAY, April 4, 2017 from 4 until 8 PM. Dianne’s FUNERAL SERVICE will take place on WEDNESDAY MORNING, April 5, 2017 at 11 AM at ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 8 KIRK ST. at the corner of MERRIMACK ST. DOWNTOWN LOWELL. Burial will follow in the family lot in Westlawn Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations in Dianne’s memory made be made to the charity of your choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com