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JOHN DAVID FORBES
Born: Aug 27, 1954
Date of Passing: Aug 22, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN (JACK) DAVID FORBES August 27, 1954 - August 22, 2016 Husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Jack spent most of his life in Rathwell, Manitoba. He married his wife Robyn in 1982 and together they raised six children. For a living Jack worked construction, farmed and drove truck. His favourite past-times included camping, hunting and fishing but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and socializing with family and friends. Jack was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Margaret Forbes;brother Garrie and sister in-law Darlynn Wright. Left to remember Jack is his wife Robyn; children, Ashley (Adam), Shannon, Scott, Ross, Chantal and Breann; grandchildren, Nolan and Jade; siblings, Wilson (Janice) Forbes, Margaret Jane (Terry) Lamb, Carol (Everett) Loney, Murray (Karen) Forbes and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rathwell Memorial Hall. www.voyagefuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2016
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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My sincerest condolences Shannon on your loss. My thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Deb Tomalin (Friend) on: Aug 31, 2016
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Our deepest sympathies to Robyn & family in this very difficult time. - Posted by: Bob & Denise Hebert (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2016
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Our deepest sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Raymond & Rachel Massinon () on: Aug 26, 2016
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Met Jack back in high school. Lost touch and then met up again through Robyn when she and I worked together. I would often see him at Harmony Colony picking up gravel. Always a big smile. I Will miss meeting you on the road. Rest in peace my friend. Prayers for the family. DEBBIE,TOM, TRAVEN and TALISHIA, DENI - Posted by: DEBBIE GIBSON (FRIEND) on: Aug 26, 2016
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So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I have many fun memories with "the big guy" . - Posted by: Donna (McMannis) Teetaert (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2016
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Deepest sympathy to all the family in the sad passing of Jack. May fond memories help ease your pain during this difficult time. - Posted by: Linda Sue Sundell (nee McKee) () on: Aug 26, 2016
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Our deepest sympathy to the Forbes family. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. - Posted by: Glen, Shelley, Melanie and Jada Gosseye () on: Aug 26, 2016
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My condolences to Robyn and family and to the Forbes family. Good friend of mine,we trucked together for Collet Gravel in the mid 80`s. Always enjoyed talking with Jack over a few drinks,telling jokes and such. He will be missed by many of his friends. - Posted by: Albert Dube (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2016
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May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. - Posted by: Raymond & Gisele Bosc (Friends) on: Aug 25, 2016
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I am forever grateful for the support you all provided for my family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time - Posted by: Lori Ambrose (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2016
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Our deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Nadine, Gilbert, Colby, Kaylee Gauthier - Posted by: Nadine, Gilbert Gauthier (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2016
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My deepest sympathy to the family. May memories of good times comfort you . Thinking of you. - lia , Hannah and glen - Posted by: Lia ducharme (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2016