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John Forman Obituary
John, a retired USN Master Chief, was proud of his service in the Seabees.
Besides his wife he is survived by his five children, Patricia Jones, John Forman, Jr., Bitsy Mosher, Daniel Forman, and Mary Forman; twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and his beloved dog Misty, and was the father of the late Diane Forman.
Funeral Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church, School St., N. Kingstown. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling Hours Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 6946 Post Rd., Suite 500, N. Kingstown, RI 02852.
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Irene Parenteau
October 22, 2007
Peggy and family, We were sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. I was in the Navy Wives Club with you and never forgot you. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Irene (Oberlander) Parenteau, Mindy Dutra and David Oberlander Jr.
Edythe Menke
October 22, 2007
Dear Peg, You have been a friend and confidant for 40 plus years. Love and prayers to your lovely family.
Marty Diller
October 22, 2007
I’m saddened to learn that John has passed; he will be greatly missed by his many friends and acquaintances in the New England Chapter of the Old Antarctic Explorers Assn.
John and Peggy were regular attendees at our meetings throughout New England and with six or more seasons in Antarctica, John always had many fascinating stories of working and existing on the Ice as a Seabee in the early days of Operation Deep Freeze. John was part of the Navy’s initial effort to build and establish science bases for the US Antarctic Research Program – thanks to amazing men like John, the US Antarctic Program leads and supports all other countries in scientific research on the continent.
A self-sufficient and proud man who didn’t rely on others during his lifetime, I know John didn’t easily adjust to living within the limitations dictated by his poor health over the last year or so. It is a comfort to know he is now free from those physical limitations and is at peace.
Marty Diller
Secretary/Treasurer,
OAEA-NE
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