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Maurice FORGET Obituary

Published by Montreal Gazette from May 11 to May 12, 2018.

FORGET, Maurice A. 1947 - 2018 Suddenly, in Montreal, on May 3, 2018, at the age of 71. Predeceased by his father, Maurice Forget, his mother Catherine Schulz and brother Marc, he will be forever remembered by his brother Philippe (Lucie Duquette), his nieces Catherine and Magali and by his godchildren, cousins, friends and colleagues. Maurice was born in Paris, France, where his parents were temporarily resident. He obtained a B.A. at College St-Laurent followed by a B.C.L. from McGill University. He spent his career as a partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP (formerly Martineau Walker) during which he was Chairman of the Board of Martineau Walker (1997-2003) and Chairman of the Firm (1992-2003). He received many honors during his career including the Order of Canada, the Jubilee Medal, as well as the distinction Advocatus Emeritus from the Quebec Bar. As a passionate contributor to the arts, he was President of the Conseil des Arts de Montréal and the donor of a contemporary art collection to the Musée d'art de Joliette. In 2009 he was named personality of the year (Arts/Business category) by the Montreal Conseil des Arts and the Montreal Chambre de Commerce. He served on the board of many Montreal health, educational and artistic institutions, including as Chairman of the Boards of the Douglas Hospital, Dawson College, Heritage Montreal and the Association of Corporate Collections. A Spoken Liturgy, in the presence of the ashes will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 16 at 2 p.m. at the Sacré-Cur-de-Jésus church located at 1471 Ontario East, Montreal.

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December 16, 2018

Colette

My deepest condolences to the family & his friends. I once met him when he was giving a talk at Concordia about art collecting and he was so passionate. It was contagious. A wonderful person!

May 24, 2018

Michel Bellemare

Au revoir, Maître Forget! Merci d'avoir été là.

May 22, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Mr. Maurice Forget's family. His generosity and kindness will not be forgotten.

Z. Nelly Martinez

May 16, 2018

Catherine Wild

Maurice drew sustenance from the arts and was deeply committed to sustaining Montreal's arts community. As a dedicated member and chair of Concordia University's Fine Arts Advisory he was a keen steward and mentor. Beneath his gruff exterior was a truly kind soul.
My condolences to Maurice's family.

May 16, 2018

Ronald Shannon McNeil

Maurice will be missed by all who knew him. I have known Maurice for almost 40 years, we met when he was involved on the board of directors of a rehab centre. His commitement to his fellow men made a difference. Thanks Maurice!

May 16, 2018

ELAINE BEDARD

un avocat de talent qui en plus était un être lumineux et cultivé... curieux de tout, mécène et grand supporteur des Arts et de la culture en général... Maurice votre flamme ne meurt pas car vous avez transmis énormément citoyen du monde

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May 15, 2018

Romualdo Barillaro

He was a great person dedicated to the well being of others thank Me Forget for all you did for the Douglas Hospital and it`s patients RIP Ray Barillaro Douglas Hospital

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May 12, 2018

Heartfelt sympathies. Norman and orin

May 11, 2018

Gloria Lesser

With sympathy to the family. A man of substance behind and in front of the scene, who knew the difference.
Gloria Lesser

May 11, 2018

Joyce (Bunny) Millar

Dear Philippe and family: My deepest sympathy at this sad time. Maurice was my dearest friend for over thirty years and so I, along with so many others, share your loss and sorrow. Through good times and bad, he was always there - a very complex and loving man.

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