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Donald "Don" Forbes
July 24, 1936 - November 29, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">FORBES, DONALD NEIL <br /><br />It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Don Forbes on November 29, 2013 at Victoria Hospital at the age of 77. Don, beloved husband and best friend of Elizabeth. Cherished Dad of Patricia, Grace (Joe Voelsgen) and Gloria Vandevyvere. Proud grandpa of Christel (Dustin), Matthew, Coltin, Rick (Michelle) and Lisa. Great grandpa of Reece and Hailee. Dear brother of Helen and Dorothy (Ray Campbell). Brother-in-law of Daniel, Maria, Ludy, Rika, Piet, Lieve, Lena and their families. Don served for 25 years as a warrant office in the Royal Canadian Regiment and was employed at the Elgin Detention Centre for 17 years. Don was a true gentleman who always showed care and compassion to all. <br /><br />The family will receive friends at Memorial Funeral Home, 1559 Fanshawe Park Road, East of Highbury, London (519-452-3770) from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 pm Tuesday. The Royal Canadian Regiment service to be held during visiting at 3 pm. Funeral service to be held in the chapel on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at 11 am. Visitors received one hour prior. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. A reception to be held at the funeral home following Don's burial. Donations may be made to Wolseley Barracks Museum. Special thank you to the Blue Medicine Team at Victoria Hospital and especially to the nurses on the 7th floor D.</div>