Obituary for Barbara “Barb” Forrest (Macklem)
Barbara “Barb” Jean Forrest (née Macklem), of Kincardine, passed away with family by her side at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 in her 70th year.
Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Forrest for 28 years.
Cherished mother of Sarah MacKenzie, Rachel MacKenzie (Jon Waller) and step mother of Jessica King.
Remembered by sisters-in-law Maureen (Howard), Dale (Dennis), Darlene (Brad) and their families, cousins Howard Griffith and family, Jimmy and Janis Macklem; and lifelong partner-in-crime Marny Dadson.
Predeceased by her parents John “Jack” and Margaret (née McIntyre) Macklem and sister Sandra Macklem.
Barbara was an avid reader and a lover of traveling, wine and good food and all things British. She was a skilled and well-respected bookkeeper who worked with many local businesses. Barbara also generously devoted much of her time and energy to the Kincardine Royal Canadian Legion branch, where she held several executive positions.
Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home on Sunday February11th, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm with a Legion Service at 12:45 pm.. The funeral service to celebrate Barb’s life will take place at the Kincardine United Church on Monday February 12th, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ken Craig officiating.
A reception will follow the service at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 183, Kincardine.
Final resting place, Kincardine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Royal Canadian Legion Veterans White Cross Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Barbara Barb Jean Forrest Macklem 1948 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Kincardine, Province: Ontario