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FORRESTER: Bob of RR 2 Zurich
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On January 4, 2021 @ 12:30 PM In Obituary,Zurich | 135 Comments
Suddenly at his home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 of RR 2 Zurich at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Faye (Ford) Forrester (2002). Loving companion of Angela Watson. Cherished father of Jack Forrester, Jeff and Lorraine Forrester, Tanya and Wayne Thiel, and the late Laurie (2006) and Jim Dickins. Proud grandfather of Joe, Jonathan, Shawna, Greg, Tausha, Ricky, Sheena, Jordan, Amanda, Steven, Ryan, and Scott. Great-grandfather of 17. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barb and Larry Moore, and Vesta Miller. Predeceased by his sister Alice Koehler.
Bob farmed on Danceland Road north of Zurich his entire life. He took great pride working in his auto body shop, enjoying the cottage or heading out on a bus trip in his homemade converted motor coach.
A private family funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 11 AM. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Canada or Saint Elizabeth Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Tanya, I am so sorry for your loss. We are grieving with you. Bob was such a big part of all our lives, I can’t imagine going to the cottage and not seeing him. He will be missed terribly by so many. Sending love and condolences to your whole family.
Our condolences Tanya and Wayne and family and Jimmy Dickens and family and Jack and family.
Our deepest sympathies to you! Cherish your fond memories to help you through this difficult time. I always enjoyed talking with your dad.
Sincerely Elaine and Wayne
Our sympathy to the Forrester family on your loss of a father grandfather and brother
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the loss of your father. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Forrester family
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Greg has many fond memories growing up with the Forresters. One for me, was when Bob and Faye taught me how to play solo. What a great game. Always think of them when we play. Sending virtual hugs .
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Jack, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne, Jim and Tammy, Angela …..grandkids and great grandkids….my heart breaks with yours . Bob was a great guy, will be remembered by all who knew him ……cherish all your memories….ššš
He will be missed! Sending love to Tanya, Wayne and the whole Forrester family
Our condolences to you Tanya and Wayne and family…Cherish the great memories you have of this special man and know that we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Tanya and Wayne and Angela and all the Forrester Family
Such a tragic loss. Thinking of you all with my deepest sympathy. You have wonderful memories that will bring you through this sad time and carry you thru to the future…keep them close and they Will comfort you.
He was a gentleman and he will be missed.
Hugs
Paula laPorte
I am so sorry for your and your families loss Shawna.
I would like to say to every member of Bob’s family and loved ones how very sorry I am to learn of Bob’s passing!
My time that I spent at the farm bring me a lot of my most cherished memories from my childhood. We had the coolest uncle ever. Uncle Bob has left a mark on a lot of people, he will be missed till we meet again
Our condolences
To all Bobs family
May it comfort you to know that our caring thoughts are with you.May the happiness and memories you shared ease the pain of your loss.We will miss the big Dad.
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of your father. Tanya & Wayne, Jeff & Lorriane and Jack please accept my condolences.
To Angela,Jack ,Jeff and Lorraine,Tanya and Wayne and Jim- We wish to convey our sincere condolences to each of you on the passing of your loved one. May God surround you with peace and courage in the days ahead. Catherine and Gerald Shantz
Sorry for your loss. Jack ,Jeff and Lorraine , Tanya and Wayne .Jim Dickens . Bob was a very talented man.
Our deepest condolences to you Tanya and Wayne
My heart to all of you ~ Jeff, Lorraine, Tanya, Wayne, Jackie, Barb, Larry, Vesta, Jim, and to all of your families in this emotional time.
Bob was larger than life to me when I was a childāa super hero basicallyāflying in the air, driving on water, hovering on land. I remember thinking that he might be Santa because he had all the ātoysā, gentle eyes, and the most huggable belly..and his own Pepsi machine. He would always be sure to drive fast enough to give you a ābutterfliesā thrill on 40 Hills Rd. He was a fire igniting endless adventures shared by my family with yours, and the others of this tight group for many years.
Iām deeply grateful to have been close to Bob in those years and for his constant friendship to my Dad in decades since.
My deep condolences in his honor to all of you. And a peace prayer to his free spirit today. With love, Margo
Condolences sent to the family of Uncle Bob.
Sorry we can’t be there.
Hugs and prayers sent to all
Angela & Forrester Family
Please accept our condolences for the passing of Bob.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Patti Schwartz & Dan Regier
Melanie & Steve Govier and family
Jack , Jeff and Loraine ,Tanya and Wayne
Our deepest condolences you you all and families.
He will be missed by many
Jim
We are sending our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to Angela and all of the Forrester families. Know we are always here for you and share your loss. We will never forget the solo teachings, the four wheeling adventures at the cottage, and snowmobiling (with the best wine skin tummy warmers). So many memories. Rest in peace Bob.
Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~ Author Unknown
Deepest sympathy to Angela, Jack, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne and Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time
My condolences to Bob’s family, and Angela .
Thought and prayers at this time and in the days and months to come.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Tim and I have known Bob for a very long time. I still remember biking to his home to go swimming with Laurie when we were children he always made me feel welcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy Jack, Jeff, Lorraine, Wayne, Tanya, Jim, Tammy and Angela and families . Bob was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed . Great memories . Good times .
Mike and Beatie Rau
My sincere condolences to all of Bobās family and loved ones.
Angela, sincere condolences.
Blessings and prayers,
Marie Sawa
I was so sorry to hear of his sudden passing. Bob was larger than life with a laugh and his witty sense of humour. May your memories of Bob help with the pain of his loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and Angela .
My deepest condolences to Shawna, Greg and Jack Forrester
And all other Forrester families.
May you find comfort in each other through this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers š to all.
Our sympathy to Angela and the Forrester
Family
Our sincere condolences to Angela and the Forrester family.
Sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family
Our deepest sympathy to the Forrester family and Angela for your great loss. Bob was a remarkable man and special friend. We had so many wonderful memories of good times in the past. He will be sadly missed by all.
To Bobs Family My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was a great thoughtful person.
Our sympathy to Tanya and her family on the loss of your father,sending prayers your way
With great sadness,my sincere sympathies Bob and I where inseparable and very close friends for many years.There where manyās stories and memories We shared.Will miss you
Jeff and Loraine, Tanya and Wayne, and Jack,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Bob will be missed!
Sending sincere thoughts, Jack, Jeff & Lorraine, Tanya & Wayne, Jim and Angela.
May time heal your sorrow, may friends ease your pain, may peace replace heartache and may warmest memories remain.
Angela, Jack, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne and Jim and families – We are heartbroken to hear of Bob’s passing. So many memories at both the farm and the cottage. Bob was a kind soul who will be missed by many. Cherish all of your wonderful memories you must have and hold them close. Thinking of you all during this most difficult time. Hugs to all. ā¤š
My sincere sympathy to Forester family and Angela.
Sincere sympathy to Bob’s family
Sending my special thoughts to all members of Bob’s family and to Angela.I know your dad has left you many happy memories and they will never leave you! Take comfort in them in the days ahead !
Sincerely,Donna
Anita Faber
Jan 04 2021
My Deepest Sympathy to Angela Watson Jack Forrester, Jeff and Lorraine Forrester, Tanya and Wayne Thiel, Sorry for your loss.
To the Forrester families. Our deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow.
Ted and Hilda Lansbergen
Our condolences to Jeff, Lorraine and family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers Ray and Joan Webb and Family
Our deepest sympathy to Angela, Jack, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne and your families. Bob has been our friend for over 43 years. We will truly miss him . But, we have many great memories from cottage trips to cherish.
We send our love to all of you.
Tanya I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. He is at peace no more pain and with Faye. My prayers are with all the Forrester family. God Bless!
My deepest sympathy to the Forrester family and Angela
Angela & the Forrester Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time
Our sincerest condolences to each and every member of the Forrester family as well as Angela on the loss of your father, grandfather and friend. We will remember Bob fondly for good times, especially at the cottage and Bean Festival. Love, Dan, Nellie, Blake and Shari Evans
Deepest condolences to all of Bobās Family. Always a gentleman in every aspect. He will be definitely missed by all who new him.
Dear Angela, Jack, Jeff , Lorraine,Tanya , Wayne , Jim and families
In this sorrowful time we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences.
Patti and Stevie
To the Forrester families … Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Uncle Bob. We have many, many great memories. He will be missed. Sorry that we won’t be able to join you at services, but we will be thinking of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Forrester family. Faye will be there with open arms. Hold on to the memories. Bob was a fine gentleman . HUGS Wayne & Bonnie
My deepest sympathies, to Angela, Jack ,Jeff & Lorraine ,Tanya & Wayne. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead, with loving memories to forever hold in your hearts! Bob wrote me a reference letter in 1977, without that letter I would not be where I am today!!! I will be forever thankful.
My sincere condolences to the whole Forrester Family and Angela Bob was a great man who worked hard and lived life to the fullest.
May he Rest In Peace. My prayers are with you all.
To Jack, Jeff & Lorraine, Tanya & Wayne, Jim, and Angela. Sending you healing prayers and comforting hugs during this most difficult time. š
Rest In Peace, Bob.
Sally Desjardine
Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire Forrester Family and Angela. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. š
I never really knew Bob , met him a few times through my grandpa and my godfather Jeff sending you all condolences and love .
Tiffany (Fisher ) Verhagen
Our sympathies to Jeff & Lorraine, Jordan & Meriah, Tanya & Wayne, Jack, Jim and Angela
Sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
George and Elaine Ducharme
Our sincere condolences in the loss of your Father Jeff and Lorraine and the entire Forrester family.
Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sending our condolences to Angela and to the Forrester family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan and I express our condolences to the Forrester family. The Goshen Line has been hit pretty hard in the last year.
My deepest sympathy to Angela and all of Bobās family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time. Sincerely Pauline Miller
Dear Family
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Jeff & Lorraine, Tanya & Wayne, Jack, Jim, Angela, and my #2 Jordan, Meriah & boys!
Sending my love and prayers to all of you at this difficult time. Your precious memories will remain with you and Bob will live on in your children & grandchildren!
Love Marg Deichert, Brad, Vanessa & Brooklyn Holmes
Angela and Forrester family, we are sorry to hear of Bobās passing. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
my deepest sympathy to jeff & lorrraine and the whole forrester family
Jeff, Lorraine, Tanya, Wayne, Jack, Jim, Aunt Angela and Family…Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Bob was a wonderful, kindhearted man and will be missed by many. We will cherish our many memories with him.
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Many great memories.
We wish to extend our Condolences to the entire Forrester Family & Angela.
Bob was a special kind of guy. We will keep you in our Thoughts & Prayers.
Our deepest sympathy Jack, Jeff, Lorraine, Wayne, Tanya, Jim, Tammy and Angela and families, so sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to , Jim and Tammy and Angela, and the entire Forrester family, you all have great memories at the cottage as Karen and I did when your mom and dad welcomed us with our family with open arms, cherish those memories for ever…
With a saddened heart that I send sincere sympathy to you, Jeff and Lorraine, Jack, Tanya and Wayne,Jordan and family, and Angela. Cherish all the fond memories . Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.ššš½
Virginia Denomme
Our deepest sympathy to the Forrester family and Angela.
Bob was a great person and will be missed by his many friends and family.
Bob and Carol
So terribly sorry for your loss. Cherish the many beautiful memories you have of him. God bless you all.
I know Auntie Faye will be waiting for Uncle Bob with open arms. What a reunion it will be <3
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you xo
Love and hugs,
Colleen
My thoughts and prayers to all the Forrester family. May your memories give you some peace at this very difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy to Bobās family & Angela & her family. Cherish your special memories of time shared together. Sending hugs to allš
Our sincere condolences to the entire Forrester Family. We have many fond memories of our time spent with Bob and his family when we lived in Zurich. Those good times and laughter will be cherished forever. He was a great friend and will be dearly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,
Hamather Families
Bob & Donna
Wayne & Cindy
Tim & Maria
My deepest sympathy to all the Forrester families and to Angela too. I remember Bob since public school days. As a grown-up, he was a gentle friendly man. May your special memories help to comfort you. God bless you all . Marilyn H.
Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne, Jim and Tammy and all of the family… and Angela…
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bob was a great guy, and we always looked forward to visiting his house, because it was always fun. We used to wait for him to buzz our farm with his airplane, and sometimes he would land in the field. And all the skidoo rides, and boat rides and trips in his motor homes. Lots of great memories. And don’t forget the cottage. I caught my biggest fish ever with Uncle Bob, and learned to water ski.
If I could, I would come and hug all of you, but we can’t in these weird times. Just know that I am thinking of all of you, and my heart is breaking for all of you. He will surely be missed, but I hope he is saying hello to all of the ones that have gone before him. Love you all.
Vickie
Dear Family, and Angela Watson., so sorry to hear of Bobs sudden passing. He was a very nice man and will be dearly missed. God bless you in your sorrow.
To Angela and the Forester Family , our sincere condolences for your loss. May the many memories of your father, grandfather and companion keep him forever in your hearts!
Sincerely Steve & Audrey Skinner
We send our sympathy Jack, Jeff, Lorraine, Tanya, Wayne and all their family and also Angela. We have great memories of Bob and all the fun times we shared with your family. A great friend and a life well lived. Bob will be missed by many friends.
Our condolences to the family in your time of sadness. Kind thoughts from Hub & Bev Thiel.
Jack, Jeff, Tanya and Angela as well as all of your families.
So sorry for the loss of Uncle Bob. In these trying times please accept our heartfelt condolences. We too have so many memories of the good times had by Bob and those that have gone before him. We take solace in the knowledge that they are back together to party once again.
Please accept our condolences for the sudden passing of Bob.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sending hugs to the whole family. He will be missed by many.
Our Deepest condolences to the Forrester Family our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time…
Don and Carol Stuckless
Sending condolences to the family lots of great memories sorry for your loss
Tanya, Wayne, Amanda, Steve, Aunt Angela & Forrester family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. Love & hugs
Our sympathy to the Forrester family & Angela. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Sincere condolences to Jeff and Lorraine and the Forrester families.
Deepest sympathies to your Forrester keep all great memories in your heart
To the Family of Bob Forrester . . .
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences as you say good-bye and mourn the loss of an important man in your lives . . . treasure the wonderful memories and happy moments Bob has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. His legacy continues in you all . . .
You are in our thoughts & prayers, . . . sending lots of love & virtual hugs. ššš
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) & Family
sending our deepest sympathy to the Forrester family and his friend Angela hugs and prayers
Jeff, Tanya, Jack and your families. Our deepest condolences to you all, your dad was truly an amazing man,he will be forever in our memories. Greg,Adam and Ashley
To the Forrester family & Angela, we send our deepest sympathy.
Bob was a great guy & a great friend to so many.
We are thinking of you Angela & may our friend Bob rest in peace,
Jack, Tanya & Wayne, Jeff & Lorraine, Jim & Tammy and Angela, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families for the loss of your father, treasure your memories, will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Sending our deepest sympathies to Angela and the entire Forrester Family . We shared campfires and cocktails and a lot of laughs. He will be missed by many. Jim + Lorna
Condolences to Angela and the Forrester Family on your loss.
To all our oldest Friends,
Itās been heartbreaking to hear about Bobās passing. I for one felt that Bob was invincible with his strong structure and oh so hard tummy that I marvelled at as a kid. There are WAY too many memories to list but a few are the endless times at the cottage, God I loved it there. Sleeping (if we even did sleep) in the guest house with Randy, Darren, Laurie and Tanya. Watching my dad on water skiās at the edge of the dock waiting for Bob to āgun itā just to see dad fall flat on his face all the while hearing Bobās laugh all the way from the boat. The endless snowmobile tours all together and the up all night gatherings. Memories at the farm include, swimming, tour bus drives, hanging out in the shop, and not understanding how or why the doors were always left open at the house lol. Life was so simple and refreshing at the Forresterās and I was so happy to be there so often growing up. On behalf of myself, mom, dad, Randy, Darren and our families, we send our deepest sympathy to you all. We will miss you Bob š Lisa
Our condolences to the Forrester family, so sorry for your loss.
Bob was a very good friend. He will always be a part of our memories and our hearts. Our deepest condolences to the Forrester family.
Angela, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne, Jack and Jim. My deepest sympathy for all of you after Bob’s passing. My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bob or Forrester as we always called him at a young age was always someone I looked up to and a great friend to our family we will miss him.
Rob + Cecelia morrissey
My condolences Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne, Jack and all of your families. Keep your memories of your dad close to your heart.
My sincere condolences to the Forrester Family.
I have many fond memories of good times shared together with Bob, Faye and family at their cottage and at home in Zurich.
Always lots of laughter and fun enjoyed by all.
Bob was a good man with a big heart, so kind and generous.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Molly Brintnell
Our deepest condolence to all the Forrester family. My prayers are with you in this unbearable time. I hope you can find peace of mind in knowing you will all be together again some day. Remember all the great memories, cherish them . Lots of love to you all with big hugs.
Angela Watson and to Bobās Family please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you today.
My deepest sympathy to Bob’s family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you
My deepest sympathies to all the Forrester family and to Angela. I remember Uncle Bob as always larger than life, always trying something new. There are so many great memories of him and Faye. Hold tight to your happy memories at this sad time. He will be greatly missed.
To Angie and Bobs family please accept our sympathy at this sad time we shared a lot of good times with him and friends all the best and wishes at this sad time
Charlie & Doreen Browning
Barb, Larry and family my deepest condolences in the loss of your brother and father. I hope in time your fond memories can bring you some peace .
Sending sincere condolences to Bobās family. I have so many fond childhood memories of spending time at the cottage and the farm. May you find strength to get through this time from the wonderful memories you have made over the years.
So many fun memories of Bob. Florida trips, campfires at the cottage, fishing on the Sandpiper. I feel so lucky to have had a lifelong friendship with Bob. He will be missed so much by Brenda and I. Bob and Brenda Morrissey.
Iāve been thinking of Bob a lot the last few days. Our family is really going to miss him. As a boy the only person you look up to more than your own father is the man he looks up to. Dad always held Bob in the highest regard and he lived up to that in every way for me. Strongest man Iāve ever known, but kind and funny too. So many of my memories of the cottage from childhood involve Bob. A lot of his fishing gear ended up on the bottom of the harbour thanks to me. Boy did he love to tell the big onion story, mustāve heard it a hundred times and it always made me smile. I remember the first time I arm wrestled Bob up at the cottage, I think I was fourteen and shaking like a leaf. He beat me of course but managed to do it in a way that made me feel strong. He was a great man and the cottage wonāt be the same without him.
My sincere sympathy to Angela and the Forrester family on the loss of Bob.
God bless you and give you peace !!
Deb, Marcia Merner
Our condolences to the Forrester family and Angela. We will always remember the fun times we had, especially the pig roasts. Bob always had a twinkle in his eyes and fun loving smile. We will also remember when our dad bought a white husky from Bob, we named the dog Bobby after Bob. The dog protected us when we lived alone on the farm.
Forester family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My deepest sympathy to Jeff/ Lorraine , Tanya/Wayne, Jim /Tammy and all the grandchildren.
Bob was all so pleasant . He maybe gone but never forgotten.
Cherish the memories…
Rest In Peace Bob
Jack, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne, Jim and Tammy, Angela:
Our deepest condolences to you and all your family, know that your friends and family are with you in this time of sorrow.
Ray & Karen
Jeff Tanya and families
My deepest sympathies. It was nice that my mom and dad where able to enjoy many vacations and great times with your mom and dad. Your dad will be greatly missed.
Dave Consitt
Jeff, Lorraine, Jordan & family:
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss. May you find comfort in the memories of happy times together over the years.
With sympathy,
Judy & Barry Johnson
Condolences for the loss of a good guy. Our thoughts are with everyone in this time of sorrow. Hugs.
Jack, Jeff and Lorraine, Tanya and Wayne
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing sending our deepest sympathies.
To the Forrester family: Very sorry to hear Bob had passed away . My condolences to the family at this difficult time. Bob worked for my Dad in the cement business for a short time before opening the body shop. He was one of the few guys who could push a full wheel barrel of cement up a steep ramp and dump it the top of a wall. A good man.
Dear Forester family and Angela – remembering Bob and the Forrester family – A special part of the Zurich community. With sympathy and special remembrances. Cecelia Denomme
So sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. Long time passed since buying a Prevost coach off Bob and Fay. Spent a weekend at their cottage. Just now looking him up to pay a visit.
A wonderful couple.
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Our deepest compassion to Angela Watson, Jack Forrester, Jeff and Lorraine Forrester,
Tanya and Wayne Thiel, on your loss.
As neighbors for many years we have many wonderful memories to cherish for sure.
Prayers and blessings for your families.