Adam Forbes Rae
1933-2020
Adam Forbes
Rae, 87 years of age, of Amherst, passed away
peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the cumberland Regional Health
Care Centre. Born in Rogers Hill Pictou County, he was the son of the
late James & Effie (Forbes) Rae.
Forbes grew up in River John, Pictou Co
where he received his early education. He was a graduate of the Nova
Scotia Teachers College and Mount Allison University. He later went on
to become Guidance Counselor and became director of guidance at River
Hebert District High School. Forbes was then appointed principal of
both River Hebert District High and River Hebert Elementary
Schools.
He was awarded the Dora Baker
scholarship in 1960-1961 which was made to a teacher who shows
scholastic eagerness and classroom adequacy as well as community
interest and skill in pupil-parent teacher relations. Forbes
was a member of the River Hebert curling Club and was made a Honorary
Life Member of the club. He enjoyed his summers at the cottage in
Minudie. Forbes was a faithful member of the River Hebert United
Church and its choir.
Forbes is survived by his wife, Shirley
(Burbine), sister, Beth King of Oshawa, brother in law, David Graham,
Westville as well as nieces and nephews and a special aunt, Lina
Forbes.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by his sisters, Vivian Boehk, Heather Graham, brother in laws Robert
Boehk.
Arrangements are under the care and
direction of Jones Family Funeral Centre,
70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). Visiting hours
and funeral service will be announced at a future date. Burial will
take place in the King Seaman Lakeside Cemetery,
Minudie.
Should friends desire, memorial
contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by
visiting Adam’s online memorial at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca
or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia