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John DeForest Obituary
Brockport: Passed peacefully Wednesday April 3, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley & Edna and brother, Craig. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Margaret; son, Stanley (Linda); grandchildren, Nate and Paige; along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. John was a retiree of the City of Rochester where he worked as a Land Surveyor after 31 years of service.
Service and Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to Camp Good Days and Special Times, 1332 Pittsford Mendon Road, PO Box 665, Mendon, NY 14506. To share a special memory, please visit:
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Memories and Condolences
for John DeForest
April 23, 2013
Marge, Our prayers are with you and your family
Rick Moon
Christ Community Church
April 15, 2013
We at Christ Community Church of Brockport are sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that your families are in our prayers. May God comfort you in this time.
anthony mittiga
April 12, 2013
I worked for many years at Rochester City Hall, and knew John from the Map and Survey Office. He was a smart, and hard worker, and persevered in spite of his painful disease. I will remember him in my prayers.
Clip and Glenna Knapp
April 11, 2013
John and I ran track together in HS and played golf during the summer...he was a good man. Our prayers are with the family.
April 11, 2013
Margaret - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen Barton
April 11, 2013
Margaret, My heart aches for you. John is at peace. I'm praying for you and your family. Love, Lois B.
Bob and Pat Carges
April 11, 2013
Our thoughts are with all of you.
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