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William Forrester Obituary
Mr. Forrester was born January 16, 1938 in New York, the son of the late William A. Forrester Jr. and Mary McClave Forrester. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Forrester started his business and family life in Rochester, NY where he was in finance and banking. He was a member of the Rochester Yacht Club. He was an avid boater and spent many wonderful family vacations sailing on Lake Ontario. Mr. Forrester followed his dreams to North Carolina where he retired with his wife of 50 years. He spent many happy hours on his porch with his dog Maggie.
Surviving are his wife Joan Cadle Forrester; four children, Heather Mary Forrester of Hamburg, NY, Ellin Scalise (Allen); Bill Forrester (Trish), and Jennifer Forrester (Dave Lathrop) all of Rochester, NY; a brother Norman Forrester (Bill Griffen) of California; a sister Anne Forrester of Vermont; 14 beautiful grandchildren; one adorable great grandson; and many beloved friends and neighbors.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 23, 2010 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church where he was a member, with Reverend Barry Kubler officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the American Red Cross, PO Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018 or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center, Brunswick Hospice Care Center Capital Campaign, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
The family would like to express a Thank You to the many wonderful angels of Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
You may send online condolences to www.peacocknewnamwhite.com
Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina
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Memories and Condolences
for William Forrester
Franklin Trigg
August 11, 2022
Dear Joan and family. Just an acknowledgement of my happy memories of the times I spent with the Forrester family. Even the Xmas holidays you allowed me to participate in. I fondly remember Gigi. To me an enigma. As my mother would say..." A very curious person" But non the less a delight. Alex's simple and tasty culinary skills I tastefully remember. I still prepare one of his concoctions....Ribs in a honey bourbon marinade. And now Alex's lunchtime haunt, the "Reunion" is no more. Slowly, each second errods are memories. But, there are our fond individual memories of Alex we tenaciously retain.
Franklin Trigg
August 8, 2021
Dear Joan,
Great to reminisce with you about Alex. I still fondly think of you and Alex.
Best wishes to you and family
Franklin Trigg
August 18, 2020
Dear Joan and Family,
I surely miss your and Alec's graciousness and allowing me to participate in your family's holidays.
Rosina Morford
August 22, 2010
Dear Joan,
My deepest condolences to you, Heather, Ellen, Jen, Bill and all the family on the passing of Mr. Forrester. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength in your faith and solace in having your family gathered around you at this time. My love and regards to each and all.
Sincerely,
Rose Morford
August 17, 2010
Dear Joan & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Respectfully,
Po & Kathy Kenyon
Bill & Julie McKelvy
August 16, 2010
Dear Joan,
Soooooooo many memories with so many friends alwys joyful and full of love of life. A good man has given life to lives and lives to life.
We will all be together agin at "The Rainbow Bridge"
LvTaYa-all
Bill and Julie
August 15, 2010
Dear Joan and Family,
Thanks for picking a great photo of Alec to show in the obituary. I can see a wry smile emerging and it's an image that rings true and one we shall remember him by.
Art & Stephanie
Christy and Jack Vukelic
August 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace and understanding during this time of loss. Sincerely
Christy and Jack Vukelic
August 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace and understanding.
August 14, 2010
Dear Joan and the entire family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have many fond memories of Alec and I am will continue to pray for you guys. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call!
Sincerely,
Janet Wall
August 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy and Bob Littleson (Seneca SC)
Franklin & Carol Trigg
August 14, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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