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Donald Forrester Obituary

Brockton Donald M. Forrester, 77 years, of Brockton, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at the Colony House Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Janet E. (McKeon) Forrester. He was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, a son of the late Elmer and Marion (MacKinnon) Forrester. He was a graduate of Dorchester High School, Class of 1949. Mr. Forrester served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was a stationary engineer for the Boston Housing Authority and was a member of the Dorchester VFW. Mr. Forrester enjoyed golf and softball. In addition to his wife Janet, he is survived by two sons and a daughter, Mark Forrester of Brockton, Scott Forrester of Abington and Susan Forrester of Abington. He was the brother of the late Harry, George and David Forrester, Christine Gray and Jean Dunne. Cremation arrangements completed by Conley Funeral Home, Brockton. For condolences, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Aug. 6, 2008.

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August 24, 2008

I'll always remember Lisa F.'s squeals waking up Mr. Forrester, summers at the Red Jacket, Lincoln Park, NantasketBeach/Park, "ginormous"/
heavy car doors (2 door cars), digging up dandelions, planting marigolds and saving the seeds for the next year, Bing Crosby, a quiet decorated war veteran, and, of course, the RED PANTS. Most of all,
I'll always remember the man behind all of these memories and more.
I miss him.
Love, Cathy

richard herlihy

August 8, 2008

don: we had many fun days playing golf and making fun of the other golfers.i'll miss you and was sorry to hear of your passing away.condolances to janet and your family. richie&nancy.

Mike Casey

August 8, 2008

Mr. Forrester,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

DAN MADDEN

August 6, 2008

SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD,HE WAS COOL,HE WAS ALWAYS NICE TO ME

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