Eldon James Forbes
February 15, 1938 – October 18, 2019
Forbes, Eldon James – Age 81, of Tatamagouche, passed away on October 18, 2019 after a brief stay at the QEII Hospital. Born, February 15, 1938, he was the youngest son of Charlie and Ivan Forbes. Predeceased by his parents, and siblings, Sadie, Howard, Murray, Ruth, George and Alberta. Eldon is survived by his wife, Winnie; daughter, Krista, and her husband, Eugene, and his grandson, Kieran; sister, Edie, and many nieces and nephews. After graduating high school, Eldon joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. He left the military and went on to Teachers’ College (then Nova Scotia Normal College) and started his teaching career in Lockeport, NS. There, he met Winnie, and began his coaching and teaching trek across the province, which brought him back home. He spent the majority of his life in Tatamagouche, teaching, coaching and farming, loving his time in the gym and on his John Deere. Arrangements have been entrusted to Coulter’s Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.mmcfunerals.com
February 15 1938 October 18 2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Eldon James Forbes February 15 1938 October 18 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Tatamagouche, Province: Nova Scotia