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Don A. Forsyth
1944 - 2016
Don A. Forsyth
1944 - 2016
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BORN
1944
DIED
2016
Don Forsyth Obituary
AGE: 71 • Stratford
On March 19, 2016, beloved husband of Nancy Forsyth (nee Germanotta). Survived by daughter Nicole Forsyth; granddaughter Tyler Elizabeth; mother Nesabeth Forsyth and sister Linda McGuire, both of Anchorage, AK; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Don served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a former member of the Navy League. He worked as a Police Officer for the Camden City Police Department for 25 years and for the Camden County Prosecutor's Office for 8 years. He was a member of FOP #205, the Stratford Republican Club, and the NRA. Don was also a member of the Old Baldy Civil War Round Table, the George Washington Mt. Vernon Historical Place, the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, and the Ronald Reagan Foundation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday evening 6-9pm and Thursday morning 8:30-9:15am at the: ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ 08021. A Prayer Service will begin Thursday morning 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - St. Lawrence Campus, 135 N. White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ 08021. Interment: Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the Way of Love c/o St. John Paul II Regional School, 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford, NJ 08084 in memory of Don A. Forsyth and/or the Old Baldy Civil War Round Table, 200 College Dr., Blackwood, NJ 08012. Share memories at OraLWoosterFuneralHome.com.
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tyler-elizabeth
June 28, 2024
i miss you so so much.
DENNIS Gormley
March 15, 2019
Miss our talks Don.Always a good friend. See you on the other side
Sharon Diamondstein
April 8, 2016
Dear Nancy, Nicole & Tyler Elizabeth,
I am so sorry to hear about Don. What a wonderful person he was. I have fond memories spending time with Don & you. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. He will surely be missed.
Love,
Sharon Diamondstein
Cherry Hill, N.J.
Pat McCargo
March 24, 2016
Nancy, I just learned about Don's passing. I am truly sorry for your loss. Bill and I have many fond memories of Don. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Nicole and the entire family. May God Bless you all and may Don RIP.
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Lisa Schukay-Marshall
March 23, 2016
Nancy and Nicole, my thoughts and prayers are with you both during this time. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace in heaven and watching over you. This is going back some years, but my best memories of Don were the times our families went to the Scottish fairs. I can still picture the excitement on Don's face when arriving there, he loved it! He'll be greatly missed.
March 23, 2016
To the family of Don:
I came on the PD in 1965, Don after me. He was one of the nicest cops I knew, and one I respected.
Can't believe he has left our ranks, so young.
God bless all of you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Billy B (Berks)
Earl Coxson
March 23, 2016
Don was one of those really good people that rarely come along. He lived his passions and had many. From horses, to Alaska, to his political views and his love for the historical aspect of the United States which he read about and spoke about with his many friends. He couldn't do enough for you. Always wanting to help out.
Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.
Earl
Brenda Childs-Kearney
March 23, 2016
My deepest sympathy to your family. I had the pleasure of working with Don at CCPO. I loved hearing his stories about his beautiful family and his visits to Alaska which always included a tidbit about Sara Palin(sp). I can still see the smile on his face when the VW was delivered from Alaska in our work parking lot. He was one of a kind.
Herb Rambo
March 23, 2016
A good man gone too soon.
Dottie Farrell
March 22, 2016
When I think of Don I think of how he loved horses. He had the greatest sense of humor and I missed him when he retired. I am glad I got to spend time with him and Nancy the night before he passed and got to say goodbye to him.
Roseanne Skalkowski
March 22, 2016
I am so sad to hear of Don's passing. He was a wonderful person. Heaven became a better place. May he rest in peace
Kathy Kelly
March 22, 2016
My condolences to the Forsyth family. I had the pleasure of working with Don for several years. May he rest in peace.
Joe Bowen, CCPO
March 22, 2016
To the family of Don, please know that he touched many people in such a profound way. He was a true gentleman, a kind soul, and a great person to know. I will always fondly remember our Band of Brothers discussions at the CCPO.
Jack Stinsman
March 22, 2016
So sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Don. It was great working with you in the Camden Police K-9 Unit
George Joyner
March 22, 2016
To a CPD class #18 Brother and his family... Your life choice of service was part of a greater calling which few could say they achieved... R.I.P.
chuck guidotti
March 22, 2016
Don was a pleasant soul. If my memory serves me correctly, he asked me to put together his sail ship, the yacht America. After doing so, he presented me with a framed photo. If not, he is still a great guy to remember.
Danyel Lower
March 21, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of Nr.Forsyth. my thoughts and prayers to his family.Love,Danyel and Dan Lower
Ron Johnson
March 21, 2016
Don, know that you were one of our strongest supporters of the Camden Police Mounted Unit. Thank you for your years of service to the City of Camden and our Country. R. I. P., Brother Don.
Ron Johnson
South Harrison Township
Richard DiRenzo
March 21, 2016
Our condolences to the Forsyth family.
Don was a great guy and dedicated Camden City police officer.
God Rest his Soul.
Richard and Audrey DiRenzo
Anthony J GALIAZZI
March 21, 2016
Rest in peace my brother Camden City
Police Officer and fellow academy graduate. Tony Galiazzi
TONY GALIAZZI
March 21, 2016
Don, rest in peace my friend , condolneces to the Forsyth family. Tony Galiazzi
Pete Graulich
March 21, 2016
My condolences to the family. I went through K9 training with Don and worked with him afterwards. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Pete Graulich
CPD ret.
USMC veteran
Oscar Milbourne
March 21, 2016
RIP my brother CPD and veteran. My sincere condolences to the family.
Dennis Gorrmley
March 21, 2016
Nancy, Don was not only a "good" cop but a trusted friend. More important he was a good MAN
USMC Vet
Oscar Milbourne
March 21, 2016
RIP my fellow CPD officer and military veteran, my condolences to his family.
Frank Upshaw
March 21, 2016
My condolences to the Forsyth family. Don was a wonderful friend and officer at CPD. Rest in peace brother.
Officer Don Forsyth and his dog Schnitz
warren worrell
March 21, 2016
I was very proud to work with Don on the Camden PD. He was a good man that cared about his brothers in the military, and the police service. I am so sorry to his family for their loss.
Bob Nelson
March 21, 2016
Don and I were partners in K9 for several years, he showed me pictures of his wife Nancy doing barrel racing on her horse. He truly loved his family, a lot was shared between us on those long nights on patrol-as both of us were prior Navy. I hope and pray for the good Lord to give him and his wife and family Pease. Another brother in blue is taken from us.
Fred Davis
March 21, 2016
To Nancy, I was a brother officer of Don's at CPD, you should know Don was a gentlemen and a pleasure to work around and with. May he Rest in Peace with all our brothers in blue who are patrolling the heavens!
Camden Police Department
Charles Kocher
March 21, 2016
Sincerest sympathy from the Kocher family to Nancy and the entire Forsyth family. Don was a friend since our early academy days with the the Camden Police Department. There is nothing he would not do for anyone. God Bless Don. His generosity and kindness were attributes that could never be surpassed.
Chip Vespe
March 21, 2016
Nancy and Family
I am sorry for your loss
Nicole Destralo
March 21, 2016
My heart breaks for you Mrs. Forsyth, Nicole and Tyler. I'll never forget when he would pick us up from the mall or how we talked about horses when we saw each other. Please know you'll be in our thoughts and prayers! Rest easy Mr. Forsyth
Love, Nicole, Sal and the Critelli family
Pete and Linda McHugh
March 21, 2016
Nancy and Family,
We were sorry to hear about the loss of Don. Don was a good family man and had an easy-going, gentle way about him. May God embrace you and wrap His loving arms around you with peace and comfort.
Jeanne Muehlhauser
March 21, 2016
My heart is broken but I'm filled with fond memories of a wonderful man who always had a story (or two) to share about the history of the Mayo clinic, Alaska, horses, planes, WWII and the oldies songs.
He always had a smile on his face and a song (rock and roll oldie) in his heart!
I will miss this guy!
Hope you rest in peace, dear friend!
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