Deborah A. Fornia

November 19, 1953-May 25, 2018

Deborah A. Fornia, 64, of Manchester, NH, died May 25, 2018 at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born in Lowell, MA, on November 19, 1953, daughter of Bruce and Patricia (Lyons) Fornia.

She was a graduate of the Elliot School of Nursing, Class of 1974. She spent many years working as a registered nurse and later in her career as a paralegal.

Deborah spent time living in San Francisco. During that time she worked at California Pacific Medical Center. She was a founding member of The Pacific Heights Ladies Club.

She enjoyed spending time at the beach and spending time with family and friends.

She was an avid reader, enjoyed music, and loved to travel.

Deborah truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. Above all, she will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt , friend, and devoted godmother to Charlotte Russell.

Family includes one brother, Wade Fornia and Janice Bruso of Bethlehem, NH; one step- nephew, Jeffrey Childs and family of Littleton, NH., one sister, Pamela and husband Jim Minichiello of Florida.

Services will be held Lambert Funeral Home and Crematory, 1799 Elm St./ corner of North St., Manchester, NH. Saturday, June 9, 2018 Calling hours are from 10:00 to 11:00 am with a memorial service starting promptly as 11:00 am at

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, West 3 Nursing Staff, c/o Development Office, 1575 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

To send an online message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.