Karin Bombard-Forgatch

Karin Maria (Bombard) Forgatch passed away on March 15, 2025 with her loving husband Thomas Forgatch by her side after a brave fight against cancer. She was born on November 14, 1959 in Plattsburgh, NY to Alfred and Dorla (Douglas) Bombard. Karin was a lifelong resident of Au Sable Forks and graduated Au Sable Valley Central School in 1977. She married Thomas, the love of her life, after a beautiful 20-year relationship.

Karin worked for over 40 years at the Wilderness Inn Restaurant in Wilmington, NY. She was beloved by her longtime customers and developed close friendships with her patrons over the many years. She saw the children of families grow up and have children of their own. Karin had a strong wit and good-natured sense of humor that made her a natural for her line of work. Her particular little giggle and wonderful smile was familiar to many of the customers that frequented her place of work for years. You could tease her, but watch out, she would give it right back to you with a smile! She would always try to make her customers feel at home when dining.

Karin also loved and cared immensely for her family and friends and showed it by hosting countless gatherings, holidays, and birthday parties. She delighted in making special treats, cakes, and other dishes for her guests and was always interested to ask how her creations were enjoyed. In addition, Karin was an avid shopper and reveled in giving and sending large packages of gifts to her extended family on holidays and other occasions.

Karin is survived by her husband Thomas Forgatch of Au Sable Forks and Jay, her father Alfred Bombard of Au Sable, and her three brothers Kyle of Lake Placid, Todd (Tina) of Morrisonville, and Tracy (Jane) of Rochester Hills, Michigan. She was a special Aunt to her several nieces and nephews and their families. Karin was also a cherished Mema to her step-family of three children (Timothy, Brian, and Amie) and nine grandchildren (Isabella, Liliana, Alex, Jacob, Tyler, Logan, Mackenzie, Lennie III, and Daniela).

Calling hours will be on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Heidrick-Zaumetzer Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church in Au Sable Forks.

The family kindly requests donations be made to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 in recognition of the wonderful care Karin received.

Services have been entrusted to Heidrick-Zaumetzer Funeral Home, PO Box 127, 3 College Street, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912.