Lennert R. Forsman, age 72 of Waterford in Leland passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
He was born in Westerly, RI, November 15, 1943 to Lennert Knute Forsman and Nellie Capalbo Forsman. He resided in East Hartford/Glastonbury, CT for 60 years, and for another 10 years in Leland, NC.
Lenny was a graduate of Hartford Institute of Accounting in Hartford, CT and had a 30 year banking career with CT Bank and Trust and Bank of America. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and US Army Reserve. After his retirement he moved to Leland, NC and worked at South Brunswick Middle School in Boiling Spring Lakes for a number of years. Lenny enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling to Aruba, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sharon Szakacs Forsman; daughter and son in-law, Jennifer and Christopher Mohn and grandson, Nicholas Mohn; son, Gary Hotham; sister and brother in-law Pamela and Michael Stearne, and special aunt, Millie Stash; and many other extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held 2 pm Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, remember Lenny with a special memorial donation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center by visiting www.tmcfunding.com
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.
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