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Forrest Davis Obituary
Born in Lake Placid, NY, son of the late Joe William and Catherine (Wood) Davis, he grew up in South Berlin, MA and lived in Granby for the past 51 years. Forrest graduated from Hudson High School in Hudson, MA in 1950 and Cornell University in 1954 from the School of Agriculture and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1957. In 1957, he moved to Granby and joined Dr. Robert K. Milkey and formed Milkey & Davis, now known as Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital. He was proud to have served his community for 51 years as a kind and compassionate veterinarian. He was a member and past president of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association. In 1972, he purchased Maplewood Farm in Granby and raised registered Holstein cows and was a Granby 4-H leader in dairy cattle. In 2008, he received the State of Connecticut Dairy Farm of Distinction Award. He was a member of the South Congregational Church in Granby. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to snow ski and maintained a camp in Lake Placid, NY. He also enjoyed Contra Dancing. Forrest is survived by his beloved companion, Dawn E. McGee of Granby; two sons, Paul F. Davis and Mark H. Davis and his wife Valerie, all of Granby; a daughter, Anne C. and her husband Robert Pickart of Falmouth, MA; their mother, Marjorie Hall Davis of Granby; seven grandchildren, Jana, Matthew, Sarah, David, and Gregory Pickart, and Amelia and Nora Davis; his twin brother, Brig. General Milford E. Davis, USAF Ret., and his wife Babs of New Mexico; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Beth Hall Davis; and a brother, Capt. John W. Davis, MD, US Navy.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 11 AM, at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St., Granby, with the Rev. Dennis Moon officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, in North Elba Cemetery, North Elba, NY. His family will receive friends on Monday, Aug. 25, 5-8 PM, at the Hayes-Huling & Carmon Funeral Home, 364 Salmon Brook St., Granby. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Forrest may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for Treatment & Research, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th flr, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, ATTN: Contribution Services or to the Dr. Forrest H. Davis Memorial Fund, Cornell Veterinary College, c/o Cornell University, Attn: Alumni Affairs & Development, PO Box 39, Ithaca, NY 14853. For on-line condolences, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Forrest Davis
Brenda Taylor
September 11, 2008
On behalf of the Hansen family, our thoughts and prayers are with Dawn and the entire Davis family. Our grandparents, Inger & Thor Hansen, and our parents, Ken (Knud) and Leah Hansen, worked for Dr. Davis managing Maplewood Farm during the 70’s and 80’s. He was a kind and gentle man who has always been so well thought of in our family. His patience and understanding of all the animals he treated was inspirational. Dr. Davis’ gentle manner touched all who knew him. We thank him for his kindness to our grandparents and parents. He will be dearly missed by all of us.
On behalf of the Hansen family
Brenda (Hansen) Taylor
Eric Hansen
Kren Hansen
Bill Colton
August 27, 2008
To the Davis family,
I was a young man when I first met
Dr.Forest Davis. My father and I owned a dairy farm in Granby and I
remember some of the miracles Milkey
and Davis did for us. Like performing
an operation to save a prize holstien
that had got a piece of metal in her
stomach. Many times I went with Dr.Davis for the day while he worked
and I learned alot from him. A kind and gentle man that everyone who
met him, liked him right away. I am
glad I had the privledge to know him.
The Neagle Family (Meghan)
August 26, 2008
A kind, gentle, caring soul to be missed so very much by so very many. Please accept our deepest sympathies and our prayers that the pain of your loss is soon replaced with peace, serenity and fond memories.
Sharon Oliva
August 26, 2008
Paul and I were very sorry to here of Dr. D's passing. For over 40 years he was the doctor to our four dogs. He was a very caring and compassionate individual. You could always trust his judgment when important decisions had to be made. We are sure going to miss him. May he rest in peace along with all those four legged ones that have gone before us.
Paul and Sharon Oliva
Bob and Alice Evans
August 25, 2008
We learned of Forrest’s death with deep sadness and loss. For more than 30 years he lovingly cared for or gave advice about the Evans’ menagerie ranging from horses, dogs, rabbits and cats to gerbils and a beloved chinchilla. His gentle and wise ministrations always conveyed to us and our children his deep respect for all of God’s creatures.
Our hearts and our prayers are with his family as we grieve with them and celebrate his life.
Thurza (Woodger) Sillman
August 25, 2008
Dear Dawn and The Davis Family,
I was only 8 years old when I first met Dr.D. He has made a lasting impression on me. Milkey & Davis was our Vet for all our animals when I was a child and now as an adult. I remmember how kind he was to me and to my horse when she ripped open her chest on a fence post . He spent many patient hours sewing up that hole little by little and in the end left no scar. It made a very big impression on a very little girl!
Even though my husband and I have recently move out of Granby I still bring my horses to Salmon Brook.
He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all!
Kathy Foss
August 25, 2008
Dawn and Family,
Not only was Dr. Davis a very knowledgable veterinarian, but he was also the kindest, gentlest man my husband and I have ever met. He understood, and we believe felt, the sadness and the grief we experienced when we had to have two of our pets put down. His compassion touched us both.
He will be greatly missed.
Kathy and Doug Foss
Robert and Alice Evans
August 25, 2008
Forrest Davis was a good friend, an outstanding veterinarian, and a Christian deeply committed to international peace and justice through Plowshares Institute's international ministry of peace. We regret that we have been caught in Mexico by cancelled flights due to tropical storm Julio and will be unable to attend the service which we are sure will be a celebration of Forest's life and his contributions to Granby, his profession, and to world peace.
David and Susan McBride
August 25, 2008
Dear Davis Family, We are so saddened to hear of Dr. D's passing. We will never forget the compassion with which he treated our dogs--and us. We trusted him completely... If he said it was time to go, then... it was time to go.
Irene,Bruce, Michael Merritt
August 25, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kathie Lewis
August 25, 2008
Dawn and the Davis family
It is hard to believe that Dr. D is gone, but he has left behind such a wonderful legacy. Most people knew him as a vet and a farmer, but I always thought of him as one of the greatest mentors a child could possibly have. He has made such an impact on so many childrens lives.
He taught them so much, responsiblity, respect, compassion, trust, character and so many things most young people never see.
He taught them that hard work was important, and you worked till the job was done. Jenn and Joel are the people they are today becasue of him. And, Dawn, I also know how much a part of all that you were.
This town, community and this state has lost a great man, and I know that he will be in everyones thoughts forever.
There is a saying I saw years ago, and it reminds me of Dr. D. It went something like, I did not do much today except to hang a swing in a tree and shorten the distance between a young child and the sky. That was Dr. D.
Joel carried a note in his wallet that he got from Dr. D., allowing him to ride his dirt bike on the property. He treasured that piece of paper.
Jenn was so excited when Dr. D called and asked her to come to the farm for the award he was to receive and then asked her for a hug. He truly was there for the kids and never forgot them.
Kathie Lewis
Helene Sullivan
August 25, 2008
Dr D I will miss him terribly his kindess, gentle heart, and kind words always a gentlemen in every sense. May he rest in Peace. God Bless you all.
Diane Varholak
August 24, 2008
To the family of Dr. Davis,
I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful doctor and person. May the memories of him comfort you at this time and may he rest in peace.
Beth Daly
August 24, 2008
Dear Dawn. I want to express my sympathy for your loss. Dr. D. was a wonderful kind man with a dry sense of humor. It was a pleasure to work with him
Dottie Tarallo
August 24, 2008
Dawn, I would like to express my sincere sympathy at Dr. D's passing. I am truly shocked that he is gone. Although I have not seen him in about a year, I am deeply saddened by the news. I will always remember his kind and gentle manner with the animals when working with him at the hospital. And his patient ways with me as I was learning the be a tech. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Gary, Christine, Marissa and Tucker Goetz
August 24, 2008
Dr. Davis was a wonderful vet. He was both so caring and so proficient. He did a great job when he operated on our yellow lab, Tucker, for entropin. We extend our condolences to his family and colleagues and will miss him very much.
Megan Eberly
August 23, 2008
I cant put into words how much I will miss Dr. Davis. Over the years he has tought me so much, not only agriculturally, but about life. I credit so much of what I do and take part in today thanks to him. I'll never forget the friday night contra dances with him in south church. He was always there for me ringside when I was showing and giving me the support and advise I needed, or helping me halter-break some crazy heifer! I'll always remember his handsome face and his warm heart. Thank you Dr. Davis for being such an inspiration and most of all a great friend. We will all miss you. Till we meet again, rest in peace.
Lorri Henry
August 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to cross paths with Dr D. I will always remember him as a kind and gentle man.
John Collins
August 23, 2008
When in thought of Dr. Davis, I think of a man who was very compassionate of many things. If you had ever met Dr. D you would have found that he was very soft spoken and gentle. He had a way with both animals and people that gained him much respect from all who surrounded him. He has left many great memories on our farm (Powder-Hill) that will be passed on for generations to come. "Doc D., If you're reading this best of luck and thanks for your great impact on all of us". We'll all miss you :)
Trudy Coldwell
August 23, 2008
I was *greatly* shocked and saddened to learn of Forest's passing. When I was last at the office, I asked about him but was told he had just been there.... no mention of his illness. Had I known I most surely would have sent, called or gone to see him. I have many fond memories of his helping me with my dachshunds over the years. Hard to believe it's been so many since he first started with Bob Milkey. May he rest in peace!
Ashley Miller
August 23, 2008
Dr. D was a wonderful person in so many ways. It's hard to think of driving down 189 and never seeing him out in the yard or walking to the barn. Whenever my Dad was away and I needed help at our farm (Millborne) he was always a phone call away. He has been a fixture in our lives for so long that it's hard to think of life without him. He inspired so many young people to pursue careers in agriculture. I missed not seeing him and Dawn at the 4-H fair last weekend and have been thinking and crying for him all week. I am deeply saddened but relieved he is now comfortable. He will be missed dearly.
Gloria Wilbanks
August 23, 2008
Davis family, my sincere condolences to you all, on the loss of your father. His pleasant manner and reassuring professionalism in overseeing the health of our family dogs enabled us to enjoy healthy and happy animals. May memories over the years of time spent with your father be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Samantha Browning
August 23, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about Dr. Davis' passing. He was an extraordinary mentor and had so much knowledge that he passed to many of his 4-Hers. His kind heart and gentle ways of dealing with animals will be missed.
Shannon Quinn
August 23, 2008
Dawn, Mark, and the Davis Family,
There aren't words to fully express how sorry I am to hear of Dr.D's passing. He was a great man, vet, friend, and teacher.Always there with a kind word, and even a hug. I credit me being the person I am today with his gentle guidance through the years. He will be greatly missed. He was greatly loved.
May he Rest in Peace
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