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David Forbes Obituary

FORBES - David M. Jr. Age 49, suddenly, July 11, 2008, of Polk City, FL, formerly of Grand Island, NY, son of David M. Forbes Sr. and the late Patricia N. Forbes; loving father of Michael (Erica), Amy and Brian Forbes and soon to be grandfather of Madelyn Forbes; dear brother of Sharon Forbes, Kathleen DeWitt, Mary Gonzalez and John Forbes; also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Dave was a life long truck driver who spent many years traveling from state to state with his beloved dog Scoop. He enjoyed spending time with his three children and his friends and family. Friends may call Monday 3-8 PM at the KAISER FUNERAL HOME, 1950 Whitehaven Rd., Grand Island. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at St. Matthews Cemetery, 180 Old French Rd., West Seneca. Flowers gratefully declined.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2008.

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Nancy Hoover-Anderson

July 22, 2008

Kathy, Mary, John, Amy and the rest of the Forbes family -

Please accept my sincere condolences at this most difficult time. All your good memories will help you through. As someone else has said the guy upstairs has a plan for David. Stay Strong and know that you all are in alot of people's prayers right now.

Take Care,

Nancy, Aimee and DJ Anderson

Patti & Alan Forbes

July 21, 2008

Uncle David, Nipper, Kathy,Sharon and Mary. David will be missed big time. I just got to know him better last year. I'm glad I had the chance.
You are in mine and Alan's prayers.

Diane Hughes (Brennan )

July 20, 2008

Dear Sharon,MaryLou,Kathy & Johnny
and the rest of Davids Family:
Our deepest sympathy is with you at
this sad time.We will keep you in our
prayers.God Bless All !!
Diane Hughes ( Brennan )
&
Family

John & Georgia Devero (Howland)

July 19, 2008

Dave,
You have my deepest sympathy and, our prayers go out to you for the loss of your son. We are only here for a brief monent in time, and in the blink of an eye are on the other side. God had a greater job for David in his Divine Kingdom. He is in Good company now, mom (Patsy, Gram and Gampa Forbes. and now he will REALLY have to be looking over his shoulder...

James Wright

July 19, 2008

Michael, Amy and Brian, please know how very sorry we are about your Dad. Memories are forever and he is in Gods care now. We love you like family. Jim, Jim Jr, Christine, Sabrina and Savannah.

nancy forbes

July 19, 2008

david, You lived,You loved,You laughed,You cared. Now you are in your mothers hands,and forever in our hearts,God bless. love cousin nancy and family.

Amanda Bender

July 18, 2008

Amy and Family-
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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