Donald Leon Forest

Don leaves to mourn his 9 children: Liz, Virginia (Norman), Jon (Shannon), Veronica (Henry), Dan (Angie), Mike (Kathie), Kathy (Doug), Tim (Joelle), and Jeremy. His 13 grandchildren: Jordan (Krista), Sam, Daniel (Noëlle), Alana, Jesse, David, Caroline, Jacqueline, Mariah, Alexandra, Hannah, Rachel, and James. His 4 great grandchildren: Abigail, Alexander, Alice, and Lennox. He also leaves to mourn his siblings Robert and Annette.

Don is predeceased by his wife, Helen, who he was faithfully married to for over 60 years until her death in April, 2017. They loved each other deeply! Don is also predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Polmina Forest and his siblings, Grace, Edward, Joseph, Raymond, and Blanche. And one granddaughter, Mikayla.

Don will be remembered as someone who served faithfully in his church and community. He was known for his exceptional work ethic and as a business man who was self employed most of his life. He owned and operated several businesses including Century Furnishings and Ingot Manufacturing. Don loved to sing, do crossword puzzles, and collect stamps. He was talented in so many ways including renovating a small war time house into a 3 storey, 7 bedroom home for his large family. He loved God, his wife and his family deeply. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends but we are comforted knowing that he has found eternal rest in the arms of his Savior.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, Aug 19 at 11 am. St. Thomas More Parish, 210 Haddow Close NW, Edmonton, AB. Reception lunch to follow. Live streaming of the service can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/PFM7XB31_LE ; A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, Aug 18 at 7 pm. St. Alphonsus Church. 11828-85 St, Edmonton, AB.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Capital Care Foundation.