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Seaward Forbes Obituary

Seaward B. Forbes SOUTH EASTON Seaward B. "Buddy" Forbes, of South Easton, formerly of Braintree and Stoneham, November 7, 2008. Devoted husband of 25 years to Helen (Hurley) Forbes. Beloved father of George Forbes and wife Sheri of Orange, CA, and Stacey and her husband Peter Carr of Scituate. Brother of Phyllis Goodrich of NH. Cherished grandfather to Andrew Forbes and Ashley Forbes of CA, Katelyn Carr of Scituate, and John Burke of Billerica. Buddy retired as an electrical engineer from the MDC after 38 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the American Legion and the Redmen Club. An avid Patriots fan, his hobbies included woodworking, golf, and model trains. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Friday at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church, Quincy at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Donations in memory of Buddy may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2008.

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Mike Casey

November 17, 2008

Mr. Forbes,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Jimmy & Rayanne Forbes

November 14, 2008

Helen, George, Stacey & families,

We are so sorry for Uncle Seaward's passing. We hope you find peace with the wonderful memories you have of him. He was a great man...a funny man....a Forbes!!! God Bless

michele molea

November 13, 2008

uncle seaward,we will all miss you very much.i miss your great smile& humor,you always made everyone laugh.we love you rest in peace. your niece michele

Carl Forbes

November 12, 2008

Uncle Seaward you will be soarly missed. You have always been an icon in my eyes... Someone I have always looked up to and admired. You are going to be in good company now with all of your brothers and sisters as well as his your mom & dad.

Your Nephew
Carl

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