Forrester, John It is with sadness and regret that we announce the passing of John Forrester on July 23, 2022, born August 19, 1929 in Cairo, Egypt. He is preceded in death by his wife Merilyn and daughter Catherine (Kate), sister Helen West, half sisters Jean and Joan, & half brothers Bill (Carole) and Peter. John came to Canada in 1954 from England. Before emigrating he had served in Malta and worked at Guys Hospital in London. Once in Canada, he met Merilyn and they lived in North Vancouver and Victoria, finally settling on Gabriola Island in a replica English cottage they built. John enjoyed simple pleasures like sailing, travelling and extensive walks around Gabriola.