FORBES, Virginia “Ginny” Alice (nee Rose)
Virginia Alice Forbes passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the age of 90 years.
Ginny was born on April 16, 1921 to Ernest and Lucy Rose of Montreal – the middle of seven “Rose Girls”.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Donna (Rick Leong), Ross (Mae), Sue (Paul Diotte), Andrew and Ginger; grandchildren, Raina, Jay, Andra, Drew, Erin and Heather; great-grandchildren Kieran and Karma; and sister Jacqueline Asquith. She was predeceased by her husband Roy Alexander Forbes.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca.
In living memory of Virginia Forbes, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.
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My Heart and Good Wishes go out to Ginger and her family.
Ginger: You made your Moms last years happy and comfortable.
My deepest sympathy in your time of grief.
To The Family of Ginny Forbes,
Please accept our deepest sympathy to each and every family member. Your mom, grandmother, and great grandmother was
a lovely,gentle lady who was always kind and caring towards us. We think of her fondly as she is reunited with Roy.
May your loving memories support you during this difficult time.
From,
Jim Hamilton & Gail Goldsmith
Dear Ginger:
Our thoughts are with you at this time in the loss of your mother. You will never regret the time you were able to spend and the wonderful care you gave her. Now is the time for you to take care of yourself. Please extend our sympathy to Ross.
Pat and Charlie Smith
Dear Ginger and Family
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ross, Mae and Forbes Family,
Our sincerest sympathies for the loss of your mother. She will be forever in your hearts and mind.
Frank & Donna Jakowski
DEAR GINGER & FAMILY:
WE WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY MOM (PAULINE) & I WILL MISS VISITING WITH YOU AND YOUR MOM. GINGER, HAVE NO REGRETS, YOU TOOK WONDERFUL CARE OF YOUR MOM AND YOU WERE VERY LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO SPEND THE TIME WITH HER, IT IS NOW TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
WITH SYMPATHY,
PAULINE & BONNIE