FORBES, James Edward – Suddenly on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the St. Catharines General Hospital, James Forbes passed away in his 59th year. Loving father to Stephanie Marie and Marc Edward and remembered by their mother Claire. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Joan Forbes. Dear brother to Rick (Ellen), Bob (Elly), Bruce (Kim), Brian (Corinne), Barbara (Darrell) Smart and the late Gary (1970). Jim will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews: Tracy, Adam, Jennifer, Jill, Ian, Gary, Apryl, Darren, Melanie, Kathleen, Haley and Larissa. Jim was an entrepreneur in many business successes including being the owner, operator and founder of Desks Plus.
The family will receive friends at HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church Street (905-684-6346), on Wednesday, May 16 from 7 – 9 pm and on Thursday, May 17 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:00 am from the Niagara United Mennonite Church, 1776 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, followed by cremation. Donation to the St. Catharines General Hospital, New Site, The Jim Forbes Room would be appreciated by the family.