FORDE, Terence H. Jr. "Terry". Of Chappaquiddick formerly of Brookline passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 12, 2022. Loving father of Jonathan D. Forde of Brookline, Colleen M. Forde of York, ME. and Michael T. Forde and his companion Tina Gee of West Roxbury. Former husband of Mary C. Forde of Wells, ME. Dear brother of Donald P. Forde and Anne Forde of Needham and the late George T. Forde and Marilyn Forde-Romeo, Kevin J. Forde and Diane Forde, and Doris Rheaume. Also survived by his four cherished grandchildren Michele (Mikey) and Alaina Stivaletta and Michaela and Devon Forde and 20 nieces and nephews.

Terry worked at the MGH, ER laboratory, was Clinical Director of laboratories and Director of the Boston Children's Hospital Admitting Dept., and a proud graduate of Northeastern University.

Terry was instrumental in working with the Lawrence Neighborhood Association to the establish the Ronald McDonald House, and the expansion of the Lawrence School playground. He later served as Honorary Chairman for the Brookline Park Commission.

He worked as a VNA on Martha's Vineyard for twenty years and served as the President of the Chappaquiddick Island Association.

Visiting hours will be held at the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., Brookline on Friday Dec, 16, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM with some words of remembrance by family at 3:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his memory to the Newbridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA. 02026.