
SELIG – Forrester James Sr., 87, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Born in Port Medway, Queens County, Forrester was a son of the late Laura (Teal) Selig.
Forrester was a foreman for Acadia Road Contractors and ran his own auto body business. He also enjoyed working in the woods, doing wood carvings and making Christmas wreaths.
He is survived by his wife Barbara (Weagle); his daughters Valerie (Mervin) Weagle of Timberlea; Christine Rafuse of Victoria, BC, his son Forrester Jr. of Port Medway. His grandchildren Shawn Weagle and Paul LaPorte and two great grandchildren.
His sister Marion Stiebel of Montreal.
He was predeceased by his sister Ruby Rafuse and his brothers Percy, Gilbert, Oliver and Ernest.
A private family burial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Reverend Terry Brewer officiating. No flowers. Donations to any charity. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Billy and Julie Haughn
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Marty
My deepest condolences to the Family.
Anna-Stell and Jordan Vaughn
Dear Barb and family:
Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy at this sad and difficult time.
Sincerely, Anna-Stell and Jordan
Teresa Smiley
Barb, Christine, Valerie, Forrester Jr, all family and friends of Forrester Sr….So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
Teresa Smiley
Bessie,Jerry,Jimmie & Ronnie Harnish
Barbara & Families,
It is so hard to believe that I was talking to you yesterday in Liverpool, and Forrester was in hospital and you was on your way to see him,and today he has passed.Hold on to your good memories and remember the good time and it will help get you through this.May God bless you all.
Arthur and Marion Clattenburg
Deepest condoĺences to Barbara and family. Sorry for your loss.
Dan Sinclair
My sympathies to all the family and friends of Forrester. He came to my aid in 2002 when I had to locate the wellhead for my drilled well. Forrester came down and within a few short minutes had identified the exact spot where it was buried!
His memory was excellent and he was a great help.
Bernie and Margaret Swain
Dear Barbara and family. We are saddened to hear of your loss and send our condolences. May he rest in peace.
Ricky and Jo-Ann
Barbara and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
most difficult time.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
Sending sincere condolences to the family❤️
Sheila and scott
Forrester
We were sad to hear about your loss .please know we are thinking about you at this time .
Fay Moreau
Barbara, Forrester and families, I send my condolences to you in the loss of Forrester Sr. My prayers are with you in this difficult time
janet and laurie clattenburg
so sorry for your loss
Brenda&arnold
So sorry for your loss
Fred and Connie Hynick
Barbara and Family
Sending our love and prayers to you all. We always enjoyed Forrester’s great sense of humor. Hold on to your memories and may you find peace within and comfort from those who surround you during this sad time.
Norman Rafuse
Barb and family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Valerie and Mervin, think of you often, more so during this time.
April Moreau-Whynot
My deepest condolences for your loss. I remember him fondly from when I was a child. You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
Charles and Barbara Corkum
Dear Barbara and Family
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Take care.
Ralph and Jeanette Smiley
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time …. sincerely Ralph and Jeanette Smiley
Donald Rafuse
THINKING OF YOU ALL NOW AND ALL WAY’S.LOVE YOU ALL.
Patty and John Campbell
Thinking of you at this sad time.
melba hubbard
Dear Barb&Family; So sorry to hear of forrester passing, please know that
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Melba &Joe.
Kim Masland, MLA
To the Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
David and Bonnie Hatt
Thinking of you and sending our love and prayers to you all.So sorry for your loss.
Darlene Connolly
Dear Barbara and family – So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and
prayers are with you at this sad time.
Linda Lucier
So sorry to hear that Forrester has passed away. Thinking about you. Take care❤️
Gordon Eisnor
Barbara: My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sally slauenwhite
Barbara and family.
Sorry to hear that Forrester has passed. May you draw support from each other in this time of sadness. Hold on to the good memories.
Sally & Earle
Ken and Wendy Farmer
So sorry to hear of Forrester’s passing. He will be missed by family and friends. Our thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Sheila and Larry
So sorry for your lost.
Bill and Anna Cox
Barb and family
Our deepest sympathy in Forrester’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Iva & Derek Wagstaff
Dear Barbara & family,
So sorry for your loss. We extend our deepest sympathies.
Kathy Parnell
Heartfelt Condolences from Doug & Judy Parnell, Charleston, NS
Heather Selig
This is Heather, Bea and Ernie Selig’s daughter. My heart goes out to you all. I’m sure my Mom and Dad are laughing it up with Uncle Forrester as we speak. The two brothers are back together. May you feel comforted knowing he is in a great place.
Blessing to you from the West (Calgary),
Heather, Milan and Manisha xo