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Cecil Forrester Obituary

Cecil C. Forrester of West Brandywine Cecil C. Forrester, 91, passed away on Oct. 31, 2012. Born in Chilhowie, Va., he was the son of the late Samuel and Kitty A. (nee Rouse) Forrester. Cecil was the owner of Forrester's Fuel Service and Forrester's Taxi Service. He enjoyed hunting, staying at his camp in Potter County and spending time with his family. Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Edna (nee Doss) Forrester and his late companion, Geraldine "Gerry" Forrester. He is survived by his son, C. Wayne (Shirley) Forrester of Wylie, Texas; grandsons, Chris (Kristi) Forrester, Mike Forrester, Steve (Mary) Forrester; great-grandchildren, Dillon, Kira, Ellisa, Jason, Ryan, Tristan and Ethan; his sisters, Dorothy Yamshak and Eleanor Barlow both of Downingtown; his brother, Conley Forrester of Eagle; also survived by Steven and Patricia Forrester and many other nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert and brothers, Clint, Frank, Sam and Barney. Relatives and friends are invited to Cecil's Life Celebration from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 6, with his funeral service at 11:30 a.m., at Ralston & Bredickas of Downingtown, 107 W. Lancaster Ave. Interment, Conestoga Memorial Park, 95 Second Lock Rd., Lancaster, Pa. To share your fondest memory of Cecil C. Forrester please visit www.lifecelebration.com 1-800-GIVNISH

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Published by The Daily Local from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2012.

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wayne @ shirley forrester

November 1, 2013

Thank you all for your kind words about my father. You are all right he will and IS missed a lot. God Bless you all. Wayne and Shirley and family

Dina Hill

November 1, 2013

Uncle Cecil was a wonderful man. He was always so much fun to talk to and I loved hugging him and hearing him laugh. I always enjoyed our visits. He is very missed.

Amy Forrester Parker

November 5, 2012

Uncle Cecil was a wonderful, kind, loving man & I am very sad that he is gone. I will never forget his stories about his house being moved & how he always seemed to enjoy a great big hug from whoever it was hugging him. He was a great man & will be missed.

Frances Brown

November 5, 2012

Wayne & Family, my prayers are with you.(Delta's daughter)

November 4, 2012

Wayne and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP uncle Cecil

"Sissy" Evelyn Lewis Conner

November 3, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Uncle Cecil. Sam Lewis , Dublin , Va.

Debbie Taylor

November 3, 2012

God Bless you Uncle Cecil. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Forrester Family.

Jim & Debbie Doss Taylor

November 3, 2012

To my Uncle Cecil, God Bless you. Frank Doss

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