Lois passed away peacefully at the Bayfield Retirement Residence on Thursday, March 28th, 2024, with family by her side. Lois Forbes, age 97 of Kemptville, beloved wife of the late Gordon Anson Forbes. Predeceased by her siblings, Ernie Whiteside, Dorothy Gamble and Muriel Petersen. Also predeceased by her youngest grandson, Ryan Forbes. Loving mother to Alan (Elizabeth) Forbes and Neil (Brenda) Forbes. Cherished grandmother to 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
There will be no Visitation or Funeral. A private Family Graveside Service will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Memory of Lois Forbes may be made to the Cancer Society or the Kemptville District Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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Robert Heaphy says
April 1, 2024 at 6:56 pmOur sincereest condolences to
Our sincere condolences to the family,
Bob and Debra Heaphy, Lloydminster, Alberta.
Nancy Curtis says
April 1, 2024 at 7:58 pmPlease accept my sincere condolences to the entire Forbes family. Lois was a grand lady with a warm personality and a great sense of humour.
Dale and Lois Keyes says
April 2, 2024 at 5:43 amWe extend our sincere sympathy to Alan and Liz, Neil and Brenda and their families for the loss of of their Mother, Lois. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Aldham says
April 2, 2024 at 6:59 amAlan,Neil and extended family members:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom.
Mike Aldham
Linda boyd says
April 3, 2024 at 3:17 pmNeil Brenda and family. So sorry to hear about your mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kevin and Linda Boyd
Elaine and David MacNaughtan says
April 4, 2024 at 8:11 amOur sincere sympathy to the Forbes family in the loss of Lois. She was a lovely lady and a fun person to golf with.
Mark Alexander says
April 5, 2024 at 4:25 pmCondolences to the Forbes Family, I remember Lois and Gordon from many years ago, Also remember the Whiteside family.
Sheryl (Dool) Gillespie says
April 6, 2024 at 10:55 amSincere condolences to the family. Lois was a life-long friend to my Mother, Lois Dool. They often went to the Lois Club together. Many happy memories of the two of them together. So sorry for your loss.
Susan Rosidi (Dool) says
April 6, 2024 at 11:49 amMy sincere sympathy to Alan and Liz, Neil and Brenda and extended family. Your mother was a good friend to my mother, Lois Dool. I always admired your mother’s positive outlook. She certainly lived life to the fullest and was a wonderful role model on how to age well.
WILLIAM L BRADLEY says
April 6, 2024 at 11:31 pmHi Allan and Liz Cathy and I remember Lois and Gordon for many years in the lodge.
I also spent many a tax season with her before you took over looking after it.
She will be missed. We are thinking and praying for you both
bill and Cathy Bradley
Ray Adams says
April 7, 2024 at 12:04 pmAlan, Neil and families: My condolences on your mother’s passing. It was always a treat to spend even a few minutes with her. She had a remarkable energy and zest for life, and will certainly be missed.
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