VERNON DALE FORREST

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VERNON DALE FORREST We are saddened to announce the passing away of Vern on January 27, 2004, at Brad and Darlenes home in Aurora, ON, with his family at his side. Vern fought a four month struggle with lung cancer. Vern was born June 30, 1926, in Winnipeg, MB. He grew up in Weston and started his career as a machinist in the Weston CPR shops. In April 1951 he went to work for Imperial Oil Ltd. The family was transferred to Sarnia, ON, July 1972. Vern retired December 31, 1982, after 32 years of service. Vern is survived by his wife Charlotte; family Maureen and Howard Kortz, Stony Mountain, MB, Robert and Barbara Forrest, Kincardine, ON, Dale and Dennis Willis, Thunder Bay, ON, Darlene and Brad Cann, Aurora; grandchildren, Sandra (Patrick) Martin, Shauna Kortz, Kristin (Murray) Stewart, Sarah, Racheal MacKenzie, Jessica Forrest, Cameron and Brendan Willis, Connor and Jacob Cann; and great-granddaughter Mary Martin. Vern is also survived by his brother Edward (Shirley), Calgary, AB; and sister Lillian Zimmerman, Keewatin, ON; brother-in-law Les Craig; sisters-in-law, Betty Craig, Win Porter and Ana Belle Craig, all of Sarnia, and Marjorie Craig of Chatham, ON; and many nieces and nephews. Vern was predeceased by his first wife Mary; and parents Edgar and Norah Forrest. While in Winnipeg, Vern curled with the Winnipeg Curling Club Group. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, East Kildonan, as well as the Prince Edward Legion. After retiring Vern and Charlotte moved to Keewatin, spending their winters in Lakeland, FL. Vern enjoyed time spent in "Grampas Workshop," fishing and boating on Lake of the Woods with family and friends. Cremation has taken place and a family service was held in Aurora. A celebration of his life will be held in Kenora, ON, the first week of August as per Verns wishes. A further announcement will follow in the last week of July. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to cancer research, Heart and Stroke or Catscan Fund, Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2004