Violet LaFORGE, 86, of Harrisville, died Monday, June 5, 2006 at Lincoln Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

She was born September 28, 1919 to Walter and Mary (SMITH) HOPPE in Hitchin, England.

On November 4, 1945 she married William LaFORGE.

She enjoyed antiques and gardening.

Mrs. LaFORGE is survived by one daughter, Susan (Richard) HYNEK of Black River; one son, Robert E. LaFORGE of Harrisville; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Cassie HOLMES, Blanche BOGGUST and Betty LARSON all of England.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on June 26, 1978.

The funeral service was held Friday, June 9 at Gillies Funeral Home in Harrisville. The Rev. Lawrence BOKS officiated. Cremation arrangements have been made.