FORBES – Samuel R., 77, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Brooklyn in 1935, he was a son of the late Samuel and Ruth (Wentzell) Forbes.
He worked for ten years on the Mersey Ships then moved to Toronto where he was manager of the shipping-receiving department for Mandem Ford Industrial. He retired to Liverpool in 2000. He was a former member of the Merchant Marine and a member of Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.
He is survived by his sister Ruth “Midge” Wallace of Liverpool, his brother Joe (Greta) of Bridgewater, many nieces and nephews and a dear friend Pam Wamboldt of White Point.
He was predeceased by his sister Betty Anne Wagner.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. There will be no funeral service at Sam’s request. Donations may be made to Queens County Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses or to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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George & Carolyn Parnell
Sending our sincere sympathy to the family; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
sylvia& billy
midge; sorry to hear of Jr. passing
he was a nice guy. never bothered anyone, or talked about anyone’
he will be missed , by all who knew him; hugs.
Tim McDonald
My sincere sympathy to Midge and family at this very sad time. I will miss seeing him around Liverpool.
Paul Neals
Sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. Enjoyed talks with him at the Legion. Will miss seeing him at the Legion, and his laugh.
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Curtis & Linda Maillett
We are very sorry to hear of Sams passing. We always enjoyed a good yarn with him. A great gentleman. We send our sympathy to all the family. Curtis & Linda Maillett, Brooklyn.
Pam Foley
Midge, we at Home Hardware are all sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Take care, you are in our thoughts.
liz eneroth
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Jamel & Rhonda Perry
Dear Family and Pam:
Sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. I made his acquaintance a couple of years ago; I enjoyed our chats and he always had a wave as he was heading to the grocery store or Legion. He will be missed by all he new him.
shirley westhaver
I am Pam wamboldts sister and I just want to say its heart breaking to know Sam has left us…I want his family to know what a sweet and gentle man he was to all he met..he always greeted me with a big smile and wonderful hug..whenever I would visit Pam at work Sam was the first one I would look for..he will be sadly missed…take care…remember his warm smile…
Irving whynot
So sorry to hear of Sam passing. Irving Whynot
Krista Barton
My dearest Sam over the two years I got to spend many cold days and nights along with hot ones at Dooleys you showed me the true meaning of friendship you were the most caring man and friend I could ever ask for, I’m so glad my son had the pleasure of meeting you I will miss seeing you and talking to u. You’ll be in my heart forever
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.