Albert Forest

Joseph Pascal Medric Albert Forest passed away on August 13, 2024, at the Ross Payant Nursing Home in Assiniboia, SK. Albert was born on April 22, 1943, on the homestead near Willow Bunch, SK. He was one of 12 children born to Viateur and Rose Eva Forest. Albert farmed in the Willow Bunch district. For many years he tended to every need of his aging parents who resided with him until they had to move to the nursing home. When Albert retired, he moved and bought a house in Assiniboia. His sister, Marguerite Frigon, lived with him and together they enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and making different wall and lawn ornaments. Albert also enjoyed visiting, playing cards and joking with family and friends. Albert will be remembered as a quiet and gentle man who will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Albert is survived by his sisters Marguerite Frigon, Marie Rainville, Rita Leroy, Claire Willey, his brother Lionel Forest, and numerous other family members. Albert was predeceased by his parents Viateur and Rose Eva Forest, his siblings Denis Forest, Aristide “Poncho” Forest, Doris Lavallee, Roger Forest, Florent Forest and Therese Epp.

Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm at St. George’s Roman Catholic Church, Assiniboia, SK. Father Nestor Gregoire Celebrant. His God children Denise Howe and Maurice Epp lit the Pascal Candle. Reader was Michelle Wiks. Pallbearers were: Armand Lavallee, Maurice Epp, Albert Epp, Randy Moffat, Kevin McDonald, Ryan Wells. Interment at St. Ignace R.C. Cemetery. Donations in memory of Albert may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the St. Ignace R.C. Church Memorial Fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Forest family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373