WESLEY H. FORCIER

Wesley H. Forcier, formerly of Cranston RI., died Saturday, Nov. 21 at his home in Hull, Massachusetts. The son of late Henry E. and Bessie L. (Hodges) Forcier; he was the brother of the late Hollis, Bruce, Loring and Beverly Forcier.

He lived with his lifetime partner, Patricia Plourde, for more than 55 years until her death in 2014.

As a management consultant, he provided expertise in the beverage and jewelry industries for more than 60 years. He also served as Deputy Liquor Commissioner for the State of Rhode Island under the Administration of Gov. Joseph Garrahy. 

Wesley Forcier had a reputation as a tough but fair negotiator for his many clients throughout New England. A voracious reader and listener, there were few subjects in which he did not have in-depth knowledge. 

With the mind of an investigative reporter, it was said that he would learn everything about a new acquaintance, including birth weight, within five minutes of an introduction. Meanwhile, the other person would be fortunate if he or she escaped with anything more than his name.

His reputation for providing valuable advice for the business community was exceeded only by the support and help he gave to his many friends. “If you could name Wesley Forcieras your friend, you did not need much else in this life,” one person said upon learning about Wesley Forcier’s death. 

As Rudyard Kipling said in his poem “If”, Wesley Forcierwalked with kings but never lost his common touch. His friends ranged from company presidents to blue-collar workers to the destitute. No one ever approached him without leaving with some good advice and, in many cases, financial support. He also served as an unofficial employment agency, connecting out-of-work friends with business opportunities. 

While Wesley Forcier never had children, he was especially proud of his nieces and nephews including: Mary Louise Greene, Richard H. Forcier, Judith A. Sullivan, Rev. Robert Forcier, Henry E. Forcier, Heather E. Giuttari, Gerard D.Forcier, Michael L. Forcier, James P. Forcier and Thomas W.Forcier.

Terri Dovido and Janet Oliver, lifelong friends, enabled Wesley Forcier to live his final days at home. 

Wesley Forcier believed that everyone deserved to be treated with respect and dignity, another reason why he is mourned by his many friends and relatives.

Perhaps the best way we can remember him is to offer each other the same respect and consideration he always gave to us. 

Calling hours will be held at the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad Street, Cranston, RI, on Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

       In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Fl., Brookline, MA 02445-7226

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