William “Duncan” Forbes passed away on Monday, May 30th, 2022 unexpectedly. The world has lost a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and all-around remarkable man.
If you asked Duncan, his greatest accomplishment wasn’t his 50 years of service as a sprinkler fitter, it was being a father to his two daughters Miranda and Wynter (Shawn) and a grandfather to his three grandsons Harrison, Franklin and Liam. Duncan’s daughters and grandsons were the pride and joy of his life. The legacy of Duncan’s kind spirit, passion for sports and love of music will live on through them.
Duncan is survived by his siblings Jim Forbes (Heather), Dale MacDonald (Jim), Janice Fraser (Jim), Marilyn Forbes and many nephews and nieces. Duncan was preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Della Forbes.
A Memorial Service will be held at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa) on Thursday, June 9th from 10:30am to 1:30pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at Connor’s Irish Pub (2401 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans) on Thursday, June 9th from 7pm until last call where we’ll raise a glass (or three) to this incredible man and give him the retirement party he deserved.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Duncan’s memory can be made to CHEO.
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Chris Lytle
Gordon Forbes
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Pierre Charbonneau
RIP Duncan Will miss you
Ruth and ken Thurston
You are smiling down upon us great sir! You will be sorely missed by all and we shall raise a shall to you…
John Gravelle
Such a big lost to us all. You will be missed by all. RSP my friend.
Dave Harper
was very sad to hear the news :( I work in Tunneys Pasture and would see Duncan often for our sprinkler service, always smiling, always friendly, will miss seeing him around. Sincere condolence to his family from my Team
Lise Sabourin
Thinking of the whole family at this difficult time. May all your memories be happy ones.
Kim Mattis
I’m so glad I got to know this man over the last 17 years. I’m going to miss hearing his laughter and all the conversations we had, getting random pics of guitars he’s bought and our hockey bets (which he usually won) my condolences to his family. He was a great man and will be missed incredibly by all who knew him.
Matthew Fleming
Devastated by this loss. Dunc was like a father to me my guitar buddy for countless evenings. The best grandfather to my boys I could ever ask for. Rock on my good friend.
Carolyn Carp
I am heartbroken to hear of Duncan’s passing… I loved working with him & he will be greatly missed.
Duncan, you were a great friend and will be missed by many. RIP my friend!!!