Jane Coyle Forgie's Obituary
Jane Coyle Forgie, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at The Moorings in Lewes, DE. She was born on December 15, 1930, in Wilmington, DE, to the late David Coyle and Clara Marvel Coyle.
After graduating with an Associate Degree in Nursing, Jane proudly worked as a school nurse for the Brandywine School District in Claymont, DE. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jane. She loved a quiet evening at home, reading and watching Hallmark movies. She was a lifelong volunteer and advocate for compassionate care. She volunteered for Beebe Hospital for 26 years and enjoying baking for the staff at The Moorings. Jane was always finding ways to help her community, including knitting hats for the homeless. Her pleasant personality was contagious to everyone she met.
Jane is survived by her daughter Gale F. Riggs (Paul); her son David W. Forgie (Carita); her brother David H. Coyle; grandsons Christopher Berg, Michael Berg, David Forgie and Russell Riggs; granddaughters Toni Clark, Amber Fusco, Kristina Forgie and Kimberly Turk, and many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She is predeceased by her loving husband, James B. Forgie.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jane’s name to one of the following organizations:
The Beebe Foundation https://www.beebehealthcare.org/beebe-medical-foundation/donate -
American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/
American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/
Please visit Jane Forgie’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign the online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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