Forrest W. Warren

Obituary of Forrest W. Warren
Forrest W. Warren, aged 82, passed away at his home on July 1, 2025. Born in Belfast, Maine on March 6, 1943, to Marion Tozier Warren (King) and Leo Warren, he spent his entire lifetime in Belfast, Maine. He was the youngest of five children who had previously passed on, Albert, Carroll, Walter and Mildred. While growing up in Swanville Forrest loved to fish and swim at Swan Lake with his friends as well as drive fast on the back roads when playing hooky from school. He married the love of his life Judith A. Bakeman on September 25, 1965, in Belfast. She predeceased him on March 26, 2019, Forrest and Judy lived and shared a happy life together for 53 years.
Forrest worked in the poultry industry in Belfast, Maine (both Maplewood and Penobscot) eventually moving to an Executive position at Scott Paper Company. As a Computer Programmer in the paper industry, he developed innovative computer technology that had far reaching effects within the industry.
In retirement he founded an investment company known as Sunrise Investments where he managed and developed financial portfolios for his clients. He took leadership roles in various organizations within the community and was always proud to represent Belfast and Maine on his travels. Forrest looked forward to his winters in Myrtle Beach. Forrest was known for a deep knowledge of history, an enthusiastic participant in the stock market, a contagious sense of humor and an unfailing kindness and loyalty to his friends and family.
He was predeceased by his supportive son in law Dr. Thomas Bosma, and leaves two loving daughters and their families, Tracy L. Warren Bosma, two grandchildren Jake and Julia Bosma, and Trisha L. Warren-VanHorn, a beloved son in law, Nelson VanHorn, and a loving grandson, Aiden Warren-Van Horn. He is also survived by his two older grandchildren Sarah Doudera and her Husband, Matt and Alex VanHorn and his Fiancé, Lexi. Later in life, Forrest shared a special relationship with Terry Martin, a special friend and companion.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Shrine Club on Saturday August 2nd at 2:00 p.m.