Edward (Ed) Henry Forsyth

We are sad to announce that on December 5, 2015, Edward (Ed) Henry Forsyth passed into the hands of his Lord and Savior at the age of 88. He is predeceased by his sister Muriel, in 1939; father Wilbert (Bill) in 1969; mother Elizabeth (Dolly Thomas), in 1975. He is survived by his cousins Margaret Welt (Bill) in NS, James Forsyth (Jerri) and family in NT; Harold Forsyth (Debbie) and family in NS; Elizabeth (Beth) Smith (David) and family in PEI and Macgregor M. Linklater (Joanne) and family in California. Ed was born in Elmwood on May 23, 1927. He attended Lord Selkirk School and resided in Elmwood / Kildonan area most of his life except for a short time when he was seconded to Bell Canada in Montreal. At an early age, he was employed by the Manitoba Telephone System and remained with them for 38 years, until retiring in 1982 as an engineering Supervisor. He was a member of Beulah, Oakview First and Cornerstone Baptist Churches where he held a variety of positions for many years. He will be remembered by his friends for his love and concern for children, his ready wit and sincerity in personal and business relationships. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11 at Klassen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice.