Folsom Funeral Service

Janet Ann (Carlson) Forsyth of Readville, 66, passed on from this world on September 22, 2016 after her second bout with pancreatic cancer; the first fight coming over 20 years ago. She is reunited with her husband David Neil Forsyth of Hyde Park who predeceased her in 1977; and her parents Harold E. and Phyllis H. Carlson of Readville, to whom she was a devoted daughter.
Janet was born in Boston in 1950 and spent her formative years in Readville where she was active in Girl Scouts, played the piano and spent summers down at Swift Beach in Wareham with extended family where she especially enjoyed boating and waterskiing.
She graduated from Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree in 1968 and soon after began working at the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston. Following that she worked at the Financial Publishing Co. of Boston where she met her husband David, who was introduced to her by David’s brother Kenny, a friend and co-worker. The two were married in 1974 with their son Philip David born in 1976.
Sadly, she was widowed in 1977, and Janet’s entire world then became providing for her son, and trying to be both mother and father. Whether it was helping with homework, being a Cub Scout leader, or taking her son to Red Sox games, Janet did it with dedication and love. As education was paramount to Janet, she selflessly sacrificed her own material comforts to allow her son to attend prestigious local private schools.
While Janet dedicated the majority of her time to her son and family, you could always count on her planning her next trip as travel was her second passion. Starting with a trip to Greece and Turkey, there was always a new adventure in the works. Whether it was dogsledding in Alaska, traversing the Panama Canal, hiking the Scottish Highlands, or being blessed by Pope John Paul II in Rome – among many other experiences – she was always excited to immerse herself in a different culture and see what new recipes she could bring home.
However, she was just as happy sharing a bottle of Scotch during a girl’s night, reading a book at home or lounging on the beach. In fact, her last vacation was down Cape Cod this past August as she spent the week with her son and his family simply relaxing and enjoying the warm sand, good food and loving atmosphere.
Janet is survived by her son Philip, husband to Wendy Forsyth of Methuen; her sister Linda, wife of Robert Collins of Taunton; and her sister Nancy Carlson, wife of Kevin Duff of Newton. She is also survived by her two shining lights, the two people who brought a smile to her face like none other, her granddaughter Lily Alexandra and grandson Colton David, who already miss her immensely. She was also a beloved Auntie to Mary Evans, Stephen Collins, Jessica, Jenna and Kyle Duff and Great Aunt to Ainsley, Broxton, Griffin, Brooks and Juno.
Visiting hours Mon 5-8 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham. Relatives and friends will gather at the funeral home Tues at 9 am and proceed to St. Anne’s Church, 82 West Milton St, Readville for her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o clock. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph with a reception to follow at The Lantana, 43 Scanlon Drive, Randolph. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lunstgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer, 1111 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 would be appreciated. For directions, obituary and guest book please visit website.

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