Ralph Fraser Forbes
1924-2020
Ralph Fraser Forbes of Riverview,
NB passed away at the Veterans Health Care Centre on Tuesday,
June 09, 2020 at the age of 96. Born in Nashwaak Bridge, NB
he was a son of the late Angus and Mabel (Edney) Forbes and husband of
the late Myrtle (Rodgers)(2014). They were married 71
years.
Ralph was a member of St. Paul’s United Church,
Riverview, NB. He was also a member of the Riverview Veterans
& Armed Forces Association. A Veteran of WWII he
served with the Royal Canadian Army overseas in England, France,
Belgium, & Holland. After returning from overseas he
worked at Dryden Motors in Moncton as a mechanic for 7 years and built
himself a home in Moncton for his family. In 1953 he moved
to Riverview and began a fulfilling 34 year career with Otis Elevator
Company in Moncton. He retired in 1987.
He and Myrtle spent a great deal
of time travelling with their family; making annual cross country
trips to the west coast in many different RV’s taking
different routes each time. With no GPS in those days, his
travels led to many interesting and unscheduled places.
Ralph also enjoyed woodworking and family members have beautiful
pieces of furniture he made. He loved to fish and salmon fishing in BC
was one of his favorite things. He and Myrtle were
bowlers and square dancers for many years. A very talented
man, especially with all things mechanical, He was a jack of all
trades who could fix almost anything. He was caring, quiet, and
calm. Honest and fair with a subtle sense of humor.
A perfect role model for his children and
grandchildren. Admired and respected by all who knew
him. He will be dearly missed.
Ralph is survived by his daughters, Sharon Watkins
(David) of Williams Lake, BC, Ruth Forbes of Kingsville, ON; sons,
Wayne (Carolyn) of Riverview, Peter (Lea) of Riverview and John (Tina)
of Fredericton; sister-in -law Barbara Forbes; 9 grandchildren, Peter,
Darlene, Susan, Kimberlee, Mark, Michael, Rebecca, Trisha and
Alexander; 16 great- grandchildren; 3 great-great- grandchildren and
many nieces and nephews.
In addition
to his parents and wife; he was predeceased by his sisters; Sadie
Turner, Elizabeth Clark, and Edith Cameron and brothers; Murray,
Stanley, Sandy, Harold, Clarence, and Shirley
.
His family
expresses its heartfelt thanks to the staff at the War Veterans Care
Center for the wonderful care and attention they gave
Ralph.
Due to Covid 19 travel
restrictions Services and Interment will be at Fairhaven Memorial
Cemetery at a later date.
On line condolences may be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ralph Fraser Forbes 19242020..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick