Mary Ann Forrest

Peterborough, NH Mary Ann Forrest, 78, of Peterborough, formerly of Exton, PA died peacefully on May 3, 2016 at Monadnock Community Hospital. Mary Ann was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 15, 1938 the daughter of Mauro and Elvira (Casselli) Cellini. She moved to Upper Darby, PA when she was six, and graduated Upper Darby High School in 1956. She met and married her husband, Denis, and raised a family of four children. Mary Ann and Denis were married for 58 years and were active members at St. Elizabeth's church. A devoted mother and loving wife, she was happiest when spending time with her family. Among some of her other passions were playing bridge with close friends from the neighborhood, cooking, and being involved with her high school reunion committee. Mary Ann is survived by her husband Denis Forrest of Peterborough; her children, Barbara and husband Robert of Richmond, VA; Steven and wife Deborah of Honey Brook, PA; and Gregory and wife Katherine of Peterborough. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Robert Filler, Kristin Dickinson, Nicole Becker, Patrick, Benjamin, Margaret, Robert, Melissa, and Michelle Forrest; her sister Helen Moser of Philadelphia, PA. She also had three great grandchildren; Robert and Madeline Filler and Ethan Becker. She is predeceased by her son Robert Forrest and brothers, James "Jay" Cellini and John Cellini. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 25, 2016 at 11:00 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 120 St. Elizabeth Dr, Chester Springs, PA 19425. There will also be a visitation in the chapel at 10 am before Mass. Burial will take place immediately after the service at All Souls Cemetery, 3215 Manor Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Mary Ann's name to: Forrest Children's (Robert's) Education Fund. C/o Edward G. Meakim, Jr. 1273 Eagle Rd. West Chester, PA 19382.

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