Alice H. Forrester

Alice H. Forrester died November 4, 2024. She was 88. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Thomas Henry, born in New York State. She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, William, in 2013. Mrs. Forrester graduated summa cum laude from Worcester State University in Worcester, MA, where she received both BS and MS degrees. In 2003, she retired as Human Resource Manager from Dexter-Russel Manufacturing Co., in Southbridge, MA, after 30 years of service. During her tenure, Mrs. Forrester was the recipient of such prestigious awards as the Henry Harrington Humanitarian Award, Medal of Honor, and The Russell Cup. During her years in Southbridge, Mrs. Forrester was involved in many community activities. She served as Vice Chairman of the Tri Community Chamber of Commerce, President of the Literacy Volunteers of Worcester County, Board Member of the Worcester County Employee Resource Collaborative, Regional Employment Board, and School to Career Program. Mrs. Forrester was honored for her numerous community contributions by the Girl Scouts of Massachusetts Montachusett Council with a Woman of Distinction Award in 2002. During her lifetime, Mrs. Forrester devoted herself to many areas of community service. Starting in 1963 in Enfield, CT, she served as organizer and first president of the Enfield Jaycee Wives. In 1967, as president of the Enfield Speakers Club, she represented the organization at the annual meeting of the Associated Speakers’ Clubs of Western MA and CT, presenting the winning speech. After her retirement, she and her husband moved to Manchester, NH, where she served as President of AARP Chapter 328 and Vice President of St. Catherine’s Women ‘s Organization. She was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Catherine of Sienna and Elliot Hospital. She was a docent at the Millyard Museum, and a member of the Red Hatters. She moved to Bristow, VA, with her family in 2013, and again jumped into service as a Eucharistic Minister at All Saints Church and participated in several church programs. She is survived by her daughter Kolby Gallant, son-in-law William, grandson Braden and his fiancé Bailey, her brother and his wife, and her niece Nicole. She was predeceased by her sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at All Saints Church in Manassas, VA on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be with her husband at Quantico, VA, at the convenience of the family.

Alice H. Forrester

December 2, 1935 - November 4, 2024