Elaine Forcino

Elaine (Gray) Forcino, a lifelong resident of Pepperell died July 25, 2015 in Ashburnham at age 82 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Samuel L. Forcino with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

She was born in Pepperell on September 30, 1932, the daughter of the late Leland W. Gray, Sr. and Ethel (Woodward) Gray. Mrs. Forcino was educated in the Pepperell School System. She was a graduate of Pepperell High School and was a Star Player on the Basketball Team. Prior to her retirement, she was employed for over 25 years in Food Services at the Peter Fitzpatrick School.

She leaves a daughter, Barbara A. Weston of Pepperell; a sister Shirley Gettman of North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Jamie Forcino and his wife Erin of Newton, NH, Charles Weston and his wife, Sharon of Ashburnham, Michelle Duncan and her husband Brad of Leominster, Matthew Nickerson and his wife Colleen of Leominster, Michael Weston of Pepperell, Jason Nickerson and his wife, Kelsi of E. Providence, RI and Melissa Weston of Leominster; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda Nickerson as well as five siblings.

Relatives and friends may call at the Marchand Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant Street, Pepperell, MA on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Pepperell.