Agreda G. "Butsy" (Moore) Forbes, wife of the late John J. Forbes, of Limerick, PA died Monday evening, August 18th, 2014 in the Seasons Hospice at the Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville, PA. Born in Bristol, PA, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Theresa Moore. She was a graduate of the Little Flower High School in Phila. Mrs. Forbes was president of the CYO at the St. Ambrose Parish in Philadelphia while her children attended there. She was a member of the St. Joseph's Church in Spring City. She enjoyed teaching crafts to her family and friends, painting, sewing and piano. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother and friend. Her biggest pleasure was spending time with her family.
Mrs. Forbes is survived by four daughters: Mary Anne, wife of William Walters, of Sheffield, PA; Kathleen Day, of Limerick; Linda, wife of Dennis Brennan, of Pottstown; Susan Horne, fiancé of Michael Harkins, of Royersford; two siblings: Anna Friedrich, of North Wales, PA; Paul Moore, of Phila; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Forbes was pre-deceased by four siblings: Lillian Moore, Francis Moore, Joseph Moore, and Theresa Meyers.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Mass at the St. Joseph's R.C. Church, 3640 Schuylkill Road, Spring City, PA 19475 on Thursday, August 21st, 2014 at 11:00AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Charles R. O'Hara. Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Friends will be received Wednesday evening from 7-8:30PM or on Thursday morning from 9:15-10:15AM at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her name to the St. Joseph's RC Church at the above address. Condolences may be made visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.