Earl Murray Forbes
1929-2021
Murray Forbes of Moncton passed away on June 2, 2021 at the
Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home with his family by his
side. Born in Toronto, he was the son Harold and Kathleen
(Mercer) Forbes. Murray was formerly employed with Air
Canada in the Reservations Department. Murray was active and
grateful for the AA fellowship for over 40 years. He was one
of the founding members of the Pringle Creek gratitude
group. He helped others in their battle with addiction
through groups and as a counsellor at the Renascent Treatment Centre
Brooklin Ontario.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Barbara (Skinner)
Forbes, daughters Theresa Wiggers, Lillieanne (Gil) Depratto,
Elizabeth (David) Hope, Kathy Forbes; sons Michael (Linda) Forbes,
Paul (Martha) Forbes, Joseph (Josie) Forbes, Murray (Laura) Forbes,
John (Trudy) Forbes, Ken (Lita) Forbes; step-children Paul (Susan)
Skinner, Sandra (Darren) Houlihan, Pamela (Alan) Jones; sister Gladys
(Jim) Avola; several grandchildren, great-grandchilden, great-great
grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Aside from his
parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth (Betty);
sisters Rosemary, Kathleen; brother Harold; son in law John Wiggers
and daughter in law Wendy.
Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place at
Cobb’s Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine
Road, Riverview (869-2007). A service to celebrate Murray’s
life will take place in Ontario at a later date. Donations
made to K E Spencer Memorial Home or a charity of the
donor’s choice would be appreciated by his family.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
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Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick