Southbridge - Carole A. (Rynkowski) Forand, 79, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at the Southbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Being predeceased by her husband, the late Edward J. Forand who passed away in 2010, Carole is survived by two sons: Glen E. and Bruce J. Forand of Southbridge; two brothers: Dennis Rines of Southbridge and Kevin Freeland of Thompson, CT; two sisters: Linda Bombard and Debra Goulet of Southbridge; she also leaves many relatives and friends.

Carole was born in Webster, MA on January 17, 1940, daughter of the late John P. and Marion (Regis) Rynkowski.  Living in Southbridge for most of her life, Carole was a hard worker, being employed by the American Optical Company for over thirty years.  Carole was a member, for many years, of the PPACC Polish Club in Southbridge; She will live on forever in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.

A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St.,  Southbridge at 11 AM, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street Webster, MA.  Carole's family kindly requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society.

A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or light a candle of remembrance.

American Cancer Society
3 Speen Street, Suite 250, Framingham MA 01701
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/