Ian Grant Forbes, Jr.
1966-2021
Ian Grant Forbes, Jr.– 54, Masstown. It is with
heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ian Grant Forbes, Jr. Ian
passed away at home on Friday evening, January 15, 2021, surrounded by
his loving family and Pastor from his church.
Ian is survived by his parents, Shirley (Cameron) and Ian
Grant Forbes, Sr.; his lifelong love, Sandra (Rushton), Masstown; his
daughter, Madison (Mitchell) Faber, Truro; expected grandson, Malachi
Ian Paul, Truro; sister, Susan (Aaron) Tooker, Camden; brothers, David
(Tammie) Rice, Hilden; John Brimicombe, Upper Stewiacke; Craig
(Melanie) Boyd, New Glasgow; Donald Richards, Oxford; Peter Forbes,
Moncton, New Brunswick; sister-in-law, Ginny (Dave) Buchanan,
Masstown; nephews, Branden Rice, Cody Rushton, Lucas Brimicombe;
nieces, Rachel Tooker, Bridgit Tooker, Shelby Tooker, Rylee Rushton,
Alyssa Rice, Ashley Brimicombe; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
across the Country, including special cousin, Patrick Micheal Smith,
Ontario; father-in-law, Hilton Rushton. Ian was predeceased by his
mother-in-law, Leona (Fiddes) Rushton.
Ian worked for many years at Zellers, and then began a whole
new career with Cameron Equipment where he was Parts Manager. He was a
faithful member of Faith Baptist Church, Great Village, enjoyed many
years with Great Village Shotokan Tigers and at yoga classes and hours
spent at Masstown Movement Gym; there were not many people he
didn’t know or who didn’t know him.
An avid Montreal Canadiens fan, Ian was often heard cheering,
« GO HABS, GO! » In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting
hockey memorabilia, comic books and watching anything
Marvel.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In
lieu of flowers, donations for a trust fund for his grandson, Malachi,
are being accepted at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Ian’s
obituary on-line and selecting « Send A Condolence » at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
He
will be greatly missed by each and every one he touched.
God bless you, Ian, and
rest easy.
19662021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ian Grant Forbes Jr 19662021..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia