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Robert M. Laforest Obituary

Laforest, Robert M. and Ann M. (nee Cahalin) Loving father and mother of the late Mary K. Laforest; beloved uncle and aunt of Prof. Larry (Nancy) Cahalin, Dr. Jim (Nancy) Cahalin, Patty (Mark) Johnson, Joseph (Ginger) Laforest, Dennis Laforest, Lawrence Laforest, Denise Ann (Joseph) Genille, Thomas Laforest, Mary Mick, Louis Laforest, Benedicta (George) Gansner, Joseph (Francine) Laforest, Angelo Laforest, Jean Dantzler and Anne (David) Westmoreland. Bob and Ann were long time parishioners of St. Luke Catholic Church. Bob was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union #777 Dist. 9. Ann was active in the Blue Army. Services: Funeral Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 9:30 a.m. from JAY B. SMITH Funeral Home, 7456 Manchester to a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7230 Dale Ave. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 4-8 p.m. Memorials for Ann to the Blue Army and for Bob Disabled Veterans. Tributes at jaybsmith.com

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 22, 2011.

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Barb Sandlin

May 23, 2011

Dear Beth and family,

I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences and I will say a prayer for them.

Alan Barr

May 22, 2011

Dear Laforest Family,
I worked with Bob and his nephew Dennis for many years at Western. Bob was always a pleasure to be around, and he will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences, Alan Barr

Mike George

May 22, 2011

Dear Laforest & Cahalin Family,

I am saddened to hear of your aunt & uncle passing. Please accept my sympathy and know that you and your family are in our prayers. I'm certain that you are all comforted in the knowing that your dear family members are now in the delightful reign of Heaven enjoying the Presence of Almighty God and those who have gone before them. May you be comforted by God and may His Peace be with all of you.

I cannot help but smile as I think of my childhood days at OLS with all the Laforest Family that I fondly remember. Getting to ring the bells at church was always a highlight.

May God grant the Cahalin & Laforest Family every Good thing from Above.

Cheryl Lowe

May 22, 2011

Bob and Ann you will be missed on Princeton Place. Love and godspeed to you both. I'm sure Lady was wagging her tail at the gates when you arrived.
Love Cheryl

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