DEAN JAMES FORSTER

DEAN JAMES FORSTER

DEAN FORSTER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2018.
FORSTER, DEAN JAMES. 14-08-1961 to 25-11-2018 Passed away peacefully at Cantabria Lifecare, Rotorua. Treasured father of Kori. Dearly loved son of Elizabeth Stewart (Christchurch), Brian and Christine Forster (Waihi).Adored brother and brother in law of Robin and Tim Gwatkin (Christchurch), Kerrin Forster (Ashburton) and Stuart Forster (Roxburgh).Loved Stepbrother of Deane and Tina Rogers (Auckland) and Mandy and Steve (Australia) Special Uncle and friend to many. Heartfelt thanks to Yohan Aarts and Christina Miller for their years of care and companionship. Thanks also to the staff at Cantabria Lifecare Rotorua. In lieu of flowers donations to NZ Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Dean's life will be held at Stonehaven Chapel, Central Hawkes Bay Funeral Services, 10 Peel Street, Waipukurau, on Thursday 6th December at 1pm. Thereafter Interment at Waipawa Cemetery.



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December 3, 2018

Dearest friend, be at peace now Dean. I will always love, remember and respect you for the 40+years of friendship we have had. Love and strength to your beautiful son Kori and family. Xo

Christopher Bird

December 3, 2018

I am saddened by your passing my old mate. The years we spent as friends and all the mischief we got up to I've never forgotten. You are too young to be leaving this life behind but at peace. I have just returned from Australia after 35 years in the Army and home to look after Mum who is now disabled and I don't want her in a rest home. I was hoping to catch up with all my old school friends wherever they are. God rest your soul forever, I will visit your resting place when I am in Waipawa next.

Suzanne Harrison

December 1, 2018

So many fond memories of Dean, his love for Kori, his love for his parents and the holidays he spent with them, the visits from his Mum and friends, His smile, Dean's positive outlook on life. His speeding down the road on his scooter, Deans love of music and painting and the occasional Pokie machine. His spending time with Yohann and playing scrabble with Christine, and lets not forget his love of chess. Talks about the Navy, Sweetwater concerts and motoerbikes. You are such a beautiful soul Dean, You have not died, you have just slipped out of sight for a while.

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