A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us – He only takes the best ~
Michael Forys, age 62.
Michael Forys, age 62 of LeRaysville, Pa. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015 following complications during his courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on May 11, 1953 in Sayre, Pa., a son of Geraldine (Ayers) and the late Fred Forys. He was a graduate of Northeast Bradford High School class of 1971. On June 4, 1977 he married Lynn Chaffee and together they made LeRaysville their home. He was a retired employee of DuPont following over 30 years of service.
Mike enjoyed the peaceful reflections of being outdoors and spending time on his 4-wheeler. He was an avid New York Giants fan and enjoyed golfing, although his greatest pleasure was being surrounded by his girls and his pride and joy – his grandchildren.
Mike will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 38 years, Lynn; his daughters – Kelly and her husband Matthew Donahue of Frederick, Md., Kim and her husband Todd Legg of Brackney, Pa., Kari and her husband Taylor Smith of Montrose, Pa; his special grandchildren – Weston Donahue, Zachary and Colin Legg, Ava Bell, and Ayden and Alexander Smith; his mother Geraldine Forys of LeRaysville, Pa.; sisters Teresa (Jim) Savage of Friendsville, Pa., Cindy Robinson of Rome, Pa., and Mary Souto of LeRaysville, Pa; his mother-in-law Minnie Chaffee of Rome, Pa.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Brian and Loretta Chaffee of Rome, Pa.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Michael was predeceased by his father, Fred Forys, and his father-in-law Ellis “Pete” Chaffee.
Dad, until we meet again, may you find comfort in the arms of an angel.
Family and friends were invited to attend a period of visitation on Tuesday, Dec. 29 at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A memorial service and celebration of Mike’s life followed.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Bradford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 179, Ulster, Pa. 18850 in loving memory of Michael Forys.
