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In 1967, William married Eva M. Peloquin and together they had two sons, William C. Forbes and Thomas E. Forbes. William was a loving father and a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren: Christopher, Jacob, William, and Larissa, and is also survived by his brother Edward J. Forbes Jr, of CO. He took pride in maintaining his home and loved fishing, baseball, and horseshoes.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his wife Eva.
His funeral will be held Friday, March 19 at 9:00 AM from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 463 South Main St, Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in Our Lady of Good Help Church, Mapleville. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be held Thursday 5-7 PM. Face masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be observed. Please visit: www.fournierandfournier.com for guestbook and directions.
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roger beaudet
March 18, 2021
This would be for Billy and Tommy
As you both know I knew your mom and dad for many many years and very much enjoyed spending time shooting the breeze with Bill after work on too many days to count. Besides taking care of my vehicles he became a very close personal friend. I missed those after work visits after dad retired and my wife and I moved to Maine. Both my wife and I would like you to know how sorry we are for your loss.
I remember your dad being so proud of his wrestling sons as I enjoyed watching you guys grow up. He was as proud a father as I have known.
I also want to offer my sympathies to Richard Brin and his whole family who I know loved Bill as well as Leo who became Bill's right hand man in the latter days of his business when his health was not good.
Lastly the nice fellow who was at the shop almost every day at closing I'm so sorry to say I can't remember his name (with glasses). I'm sorry for your loss too.
Bill and my family went way back from our getting our beloved jack russell "clementine" to his wonderful restoration of my Healey. We will always remember him for his kind and smiling ways even when life was tough taking care of Eva and later his own struggles with his health.
Just so sorry for your loss. He was a good man.
With sadness
Roger and Jesse Beaudet
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