Lara Forde

Lara Forde, 55 passed away on Sunday September 6th, 2026, at her residence in Worcester.

She joins her mother, Mary Forde and her father Vincent Forde in heaven. Lara was born on May 8th, 1971 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was one of four siblings. Lara was known for her strong-willed nature. She earned an Associate’s degree from Quinsigamond Community College. 

She is survived by her three children, Caitlin Forde, Michael Butkus, and Montana Warren.

She always maintained the will to have an engagement in her Children’s lives regardless of the circumstance. She was a devout Catholic, whose home congregation was St Mary’s Parish in Shrewsbury. Whether it was going to church on Sunday’s with her daughter Caitlin, watching an episode of Survivor with her son Michael, or spending time outdoors with her daughter Montana, Lara always cared.

She was passionate about celebrating the holiday season each year. She was a beacon of sunshine during these times in her exuberant ways. She had a special love for Christmastime. She always made sure that the tree in her home was decorated well before Christmas Eve and had ornaments that held deep meanings from her life. She enjoyed spending this time with her children and had custom ornaments that reminded her of each of them.

She also leaves her older sister Heather Massey, and younger brothers Vincent Forde and John Forde.

Lara was truly one of a kind, and will be remembered by the people whose lives she impacted.

Assising with arrangements is Kelly Cremation and Funeral Care, 154 Lincoln Street in Worcester. To leave a condolence or share a memory please visit www.kellycremation.com