Marlborough – Homer W. Forcier Jr., 90, died Dec. 30, 2018 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Caporale) Forcier, who passed away in 2007. They were married for 53 years.
He was born in Keene, N.H., the son of the late Homer W. Sr. and Lillian (Vigeneau) Forcier, and lived Waltham for many years before moving to Marlborough in 1969.
Mr. Forcier worked as a machinist for the former GW Moore in Waltham and the Entwistle Company in Hudson for 25 years before retiring in 1993. He also drove cabs and school buses for Waltham Central Taxi for over 50 years.
When his sons were young, Mr. Forcier coached in Marlborough Youth Baseball and Marlborough Pop Warner Football, and was active in the local Cub Scout/Boy Scout packs.
After his retirement Mr. Forcier, enjoyed spending winters playing golf in Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was also an avid gardener.
He is survived by three sons, John Forcier of Boston, Mark Forcier of Hampton, N.H., and Stephen Forcier of Marlborough; five grandchildren, Jereme, Austin, Michael, Sarah and David; two brothers, Richard and Paul Forcier, both of Keene, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Friday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m., in Saint Matthias Church, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 3, from 4-7 p.m., in the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home (www.shortfuneral.com), 95 West Main St., Marlborough.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 72 E. Concord St., Boston, MA 02118.
