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Robert P. Fornshell

Danbury, Connecticut

Jul 3, 1925 – Feb 10, 2022 (Age 96)

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BORN
July 3, 1925
DIED
February 10, 2022
AGE
96
LOCATION
Danbury, Connecticut

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Robert P. FornshellRobert P. Fornshell, MD, 96, of Ridgefield, longtime resident of Danbury, died peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Salinger) Fornshell.Dr. Fornshell was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 3, 1925; a son of the late Audrie May Pearce and...

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I have very vivid memories of Dr. Fornshell. He was very kind to my mother who worked for him, a well as myself. I recall sitting in his office on the floor on Osborne street as a young child reading his medical books. He would be smiling. So kind. Long before HIPPA. Hoping your photos an memories bring you comfort.

Dear Rob, Will, Jim, and Family. I just learned of your Dad's passing, I am so sorry. Actually, I looked up your name, as I need medical attention for my knee. I hope you are all doing well, time has passed by so quickly. Take care. Sincerely, Robert Billings Wooster '77

To the family of Dr Fornshell. my deepest sympathies. I was in a terrible accident in the early 80s and it was Dr Fornshell that was on duty that night. I was only 22 years old and I had completely destroyed my hip my pelvis not to mention all the internal bleeding which the internist took care of. It was Dr Fornshell who pieced me back together and with a stern face. Later I would find he was the most caring, kind Dr I could have had. I was in traction for 3 months which Dr Fornshell...

My condolences to Mrs Fornshell, Will, Rob and Jim. Your father was such a kind and elegant man. I will always gratefully remember how much he helped me with my Mom when she broke her hip. My childhood was blessed having you all as neighbors. May the good Doc rest in eternal peace.

Rest in peace, Dr. Fornshell. You´ve been a respected colleague of my father´s and a dear friend of the Blansfield family. To me, you were always kind and patient, allowing me to spend a lot of time at your home and to tag along with Rob, Will and Jim on ski vacations, boating outings, and even summer vacations. Adding a fourth boy to your activities - with a big dog and all the gear the trip required (this was before there were minivans) - must not have been easy for you and Mrs. Fornshell,...

We are so sorry to hear this. Dr. Fornshell was a remarkable physician and kind and caring man. We are all better people for having known him. Our thoughts are with the Fornshell family, and we celebrate a full life well lived.

Will, Mary Jo, Rob, Antoinette and families, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Warm regards, Brigitte

I had the pleasure of knowing Bob in the Danbury Men's Club, the Twisters golf group, a monthly discussion group and even Barbara's women's club! What a gentlemen and friend he was. And his sense of humor was delightful. We will all miss him.

Always a gentleman and an amazing teacher!!! I had the great pleasure of working with and for this talented surgeon for several years. He will be missed but his legacy and years of service will live on! Thank you for always taking the time to share your knowledge!