Florence Lillian Forbes
1923-2012
It is with great sadness that the family announces the
passing of Florence Lillian (Smith) Forbes, on Friday, July 13, 2012
at the Saint John Regional Hospital, wife of the late Stanley Gordon
Forbes. Born in Saint John on April 22, 1923 she was a daughter of
the late Mayes Case and Charlotte Lillian (Vincent)
Smith.
Florence loved to spend time with her family, especially her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her so much joy.
Florence worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia for many
years.
Florence is survived by her children, Susan Marie Dole of
Quispamsis; Gordon Stewart Forbes of Calgary AB and Nancy Olive
Forbes-Kerrigan (John Kerrigan) of Saint John; five grandchildren,
Eric Gordon Vaughan (Kathryn), Jonathan Seth Vaughan (Aleisha),
Margaret Nancy Dole (Sean Wheeler), Elizabeth Anne Kerrigan (Steven
Hall) and Veronica Rose Kerrigan; four great-grandchildren, Stanley
Gordon Vaughan, Lillian Grace Vaughan, Olivia Marie Grant and Seth
Robert Allan Vaughan; two brothers, Stewart Smith of Saint John and
Roy Thompson (Lois) of Moncton; one sister, Olive Bryden (Fred) of
Douglas Harbour; several nieces and nephews. Florence was predeceased
by her parents, husband and three brothers, Rev. Lloyd Smith, Ronald
Smith and Arnold Smith.
Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise
Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday,
July 18, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held from
Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at
12:00 noon. Interment in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. In Lieu of
flowers, remembrances to Camp Rotary, Brigadoon Children’s
Camp or any charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family.
Condolences
Susan sorry for the loss of your mother,She was a pleasant person to talk to .She loved Stuart camp in Holderville when she came up for visits with Stan.
— Tony,Pam,Derek
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time, I am sorry for your loss.
— Christine Dow (Earle)
so very sorry for your loss . i met florence while she was a patient in the.hospital and she was very animated and cheery and her eyes sparkled with delight....loved her stories ...god bless joanne
— joanne jennings
Sorry for your lose, you know how much Stan and Florence always meant to me, I have never met two people like them in my entire life, they were and always will be special to me, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers, take care love you all, Dave
— Dave Vaughan
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your mother Susan. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts during this difficult time and hope that all the happy memories you have of her will help you feel that she is close by.
Dave and Raymona Dow & Family
— David and Raymona Dow
Jon & Aleisha, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. We know you will miss her very much.We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Love Raymona & David
— Raymona, David & Family
So sorry to hear of your moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
— Angie Carr
We wish to express our most sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mother.It is with fond memories that she will be remembered,she was always so pleasant.
With our love & prayers
— Bill & Ardie Mae English
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I feel so blessed to have known her. she was such a wonderful woman.xo
— Candice Wright
So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts are with you all.
— Janice Oliver
