Irene T. Forsyth never had children of her own, yet she will touch the lives of many children through her legacy gift to the Watson Institute.
Irene, who passed away on April 25, 2019 at age 99, was, according to her cousin James Will, the kind of person who wanted to help others and make things better for them. She fulfilled that desire through her gift to the Watson Institute and other charitable organizations in our region.
She retired in 1978 after serving as a secretary in the Field Accounting Services Bureau of Employment Security for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 35 years. She lived with her older sister, Margaret, until Margaret's death in 2013.
The Watson Institute is grateful for Irene's generosity, which will help many children far into the future to benefit from our services.
The Watson Institute provides over $2.9 million in charitable, unfunded services each year to children with special needs and their families. Your gift can help others to benefit from our services to help them achieve their fullest potential.