Huguette L. Forsythe's Obituary
Huguette Forsythe, 79 ,of Haverhill MA passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born to Francois and Rita Deschenes in Saint-Jean -De -La-Lande in Quebec, Canada and when she was 18 years old moved to the United States.
She was very funny and active. Always on the go working many years at Malden Mills. When her grandchildren were born she was their caretaker several days a week which was the greatest joy of her life. She adored them.
She was a beautiful woman inside and out, strong and courageous, and loved her family fiercely. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and Memere, and a loving sister. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and unconditional love.
She is predeceased by her husband Gilles Pinet. She is survived by her husband James Forsythe with whom she shared many wonderful years. She is also survived by her daughter Marilyn Pinet, her son Glenn Pinet, his wife Jennifer and their 3 children; grandson Aaron and his wife Brittany and her great grandson Noah, her grandson Aiden and her granddaughter Ashlyn. She is survived by her siblings and their families: Nicole and Jacques Caron, Francine and Jean Dube, Ginette Deschenes and Lizette Deschenes. She is predeceased by her brothers Nelson Deschenes and Jean-Guy Deschenes.
A private ceremony for family and close friends will be held on Thursday April 9, 2026 from 10am-12pm at John Breen Memorial Funeral home located at 35 Merrimack Street, N. Andover MA followed by brunch for family and close friends at MillHaven 60 Island Street, Suite 83, Lawrence MA.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. She was a shining example of what an exceptional mother wife and grandmother is. She will be so missed in our lives.
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