FORBES – Myrtle Blanche, 93, of Milton, Queens County, passed away Friday, July 30th, 2010 in Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, NB.
Born in Vogler’s Cove, she was a daughter of the late Murray and Freda (Vogler) Nowe.
Myrtle’s great joy was going to her cottage on Cameron Lake. Until her early seventies, she was an avid canoer and enjoyed many canoe trips with her late husband John Archibald Forbes. Myrtle also enjoyed picnicking and walks on Summerville Beach. She loved to play cards, read, knit and crochet. Myrtle was a long standing member of the Arbutus Chapter, # 30, Order of the Eastern Star, Milton.
Myrtle is survived by her daughters: Paula Cooper-Bertke of St. Andrews, NB; Yvonne Ellis of Halifax, NS. and Cheryl Forbes of Ireland. Grandchildren: Debra Kerwin of Ottawa, ON.; Andrew Cooper, St. Andrews, NB.; Jennifer Ellis, Digby, NS.; Amy McAllister, Halifax, NS. Great grandchildren: Jillian and Jennifer Kerwin; Emilia and Paulina Cooper.
Predeceased besides her parents and husband are her sister Pauline Conrad and her brother Owen.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Milton Baptist Church. Reverend Corey Pickens officiating. Burial will be in Milton Community Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Cindy Mooers
To the family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I was very fortunate to have met your Mom through my work at Home Support. I really enjoyed spending time with Myrtle. Myrtle talked alot about her daughters and grandchildren, she was very proud of you all. She was a very strong woman who had a very kind heart. I will miss her very much.
She is at peace now .
Sincerely ,
Cindy Mooers
Myrna Crouse
To Yvonne, Hal & family
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know that you will miss her and she lived a good long life. Please accept my condolences and my prayers and thought are with you and the whole family during these difficult days.
God bless!
Myrna
Sisiter Gail Rafuse (Leaman)
Sorry to hear of your Mother passing. I had the pleasure of sitting with her in OES last Christmas. Did not know that she was from New Brunswick. Will be traveling there next week. Paula it has been a long time since we have met.. Your Mom will always be remembered. Sister Gail
Gary Thorburne
Sorry to hear about the loss myrtle I used to love to talk to her after I got done mowing her lawn .she always made me smile.I will miss her great sense of humor and smile.
Gary Thorburne Property manager for D&B Property Maintance
Rhonda(Frellick)Lacusta
To Cheryl and family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Rhonda
Betty Rhodenizer & Helga (Rhodenizer) Sansom
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Betty and I wish we would have visited over the years to talk of family, etc. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Betty & Helga
(our Uncle Murray Nowe was your grandfather)
marta and Vida
Dear Cheryl and family,
We send you our deepest sympathies.
All the best to you and your family.
KNow we haven’t been in touch but see you are in Ireland – if you get the time, maybe send us an update….
ps Noreen (the scank) retired LAST June.
Noreen Hayden
Dear Cheryl and family,
So sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts. In Ireland? When you’re feeling up to it, drop a line. I know it will take time to come to grips with it all, and feel she is still in your life every day in a special way. Nor.
Daisy Frail
My sincere condolence to the family of Myrtle Forbes.We met at Arbutus Chapter,O.E.S.I always enjoyed her company. She was a lovely refined lady.We chatted frequently on thr phone and shared happy laughs. I also had the privilege of sharing happy times with her at her cottage in South Brookfield, includind a Birthday Party.I know she will be missed as she was a wondeerful Mother, always talking about her lovely daughters.God’s blessings Daisy
Pat and Bob Freeman
Dear Cheryl
I was so sad the day I heard about your Mother’s passing. There never is a good time for their leaving us physically no matter what age they have achieved. She looked so regal at your wedding. So happy she could make that journey with you. I found this verse –
“Mothers teach us to love,
to see beauty,
to take our place in the world…
and bloom there.
Your Mother will always live in your heart,
in your memories and
in the way you see the world.
May you find comfort in her presence all around you.”
I hope the sadness of this time is quickly replaced with those comforting memories in your heart.
Big Hug to you – Cheryl – and Rob
Plan to see you soon.
Love Pat and Bob XXOO
Vicki Conrad, MLA Queens
To Lisa Lavender’s family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the recent loss of your families loved one.
Vicki Conrad, MLA Queens
Vicki Conrad, MLA Queens
My apologies, this should have read to Myrtle Forbes’s family.
Vicki Conrad, MLA Queens