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BARBARA M. FOREST

South Burlington, Vermont

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BARBARA M. FOREST - SOUTH BURLINGTON - Barbara M. Forest, 72, of South Burlington, formerly of Castleton, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Holmes Regional Hospital in Melbourne, Fla. Born in Flushing, N.Y., on May 6, 1939, she was the daughter of Archibald and Ruth (Gillespie) McMahon. She was an...

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I miss Barbara & Bob and think of them often, especially the wonderful times we spent together when she was at Mount Holyoke College. That was a long time ago but as the years roll on I find myself back in those days quite often and I look forward to being with them again on the other side.

Todd and family and friends,

I'm sure you have many fond memories of Barbara to bring you comfort. I'm sorry for your loss.

I will certainly miss Barbara! She was the last of my oldest friends, and one of the dearest. I met Barbara in 1959 when she was at Mount Holyoke and began dating my close friend, Bob Forest. Over the years, I admired Barbara's honesty, strength and courage. Her life was not always easy, but she always made the best of any situation, taking life as it came. Beyond her loving and unwavering commitment to her family, Barbara's commitment to service was reflected in the many years she selflessly...

Kerri, My thoughts are with you and your family. I am thankful that your mom was like a second mom to me, she will be missed, love you lots.

To Barbara's Family,
Almost two years ag, I was 24 and finally moving into my own place at 124 Foxcroft. I was definitely overwhelmed and nervous to live on my own for the first time. Luckily, Barbara was my next door neighbor. She immediately became like a mother figure to me and helped me a lot. Whether it was making sure I was being responsible with my dog, bringing me chocolate cake, or letting me use her computer for school work, she was always there for me. Barbara was a...

One of our many gatherings at your Castleton home.

I was deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a wonderful role model. A loving wife, devoted mother, and involved citizen. I have such fond memories of her and your Dad, my professor and mentor. Candles that burned so bright and now gone too soon, but not forgotten.

To Barbara's Family.
I was so saddened to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed at Foxcroft. She was a tireless devotee to our condo complex and to making it a beautiful place to live. We will miss seeing her walk the property with the mindset of how she could make it better.
She was a great person!

Dear Todd & Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful lady (inside & out)!! I hope the strength and love of your family & friends help you through your difficult loss!! Your friend

Todd & Christy, Kerri & Jeff and your families:
You are all in my prayers on the loss of Barbara. She and Hayden worked tirelessly on behalf of Belgo Valley and I remember her fondly.
Love,