Dorothy M. Forrest, 88, of Towanda, Pa., formerly of Ulster, Pa., passed away early Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2016 at the home of her granddaughter, Mary Ellen Forrest, with whom she resided.
Dorothy was born at home on the family farm in Burlington Township, Pa., on March 26, 1928. She was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1946. In January of 1956 she married Robert F. Forrest who predeceased her on Oct. 30, 1983.
Dorothy's life encompassed her home and family. She was a member of the Ulster United Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed baking, canning, sewing and crocheting.
Surviving are her children, Calvin Forrest (Eliza) of Towanda, and Janice Nielsen of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Mary Ellen (Timothy), Calvin Jr. (Dawn), Horton, Theresa, Shawn (Norilyn) and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Cameron, J.C., Careah, Daniel, Eryck and Jeryck; half-sister, Edith Powell; half brother, Eldred Ellis; and special friends at church.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Peder Nielsen on June 5, 2012.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, 6 Farr St. Ulster, Pa., with Pastor Kitty Keller officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Ulster United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 105, Ulster, PA 18850, in Dorothy's memory.
Dorothy was born at home on the family farm in Burlington Township, Pa., on March 26, 1928. She was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1946. In January of 1956 she married Robert F. Forrest who predeceased her on Oct. 30, 1983.
Dorothy's life encompassed her home and family. She was a member of the Ulster United Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed baking, canning, sewing and crocheting.
Surviving are her children, Calvin Forrest (Eliza) of Towanda, and Janice Nielsen of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Mary Ellen (Timothy), Calvin Jr. (Dawn), Horton, Theresa, Shawn (Norilyn) and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Cameron, J.C., Careah, Daniel, Eryck and Jeryck; half-sister, Edith Powell; half brother, Eldred Ellis; and special friends at church.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Peder Nielsen on June 5, 2012.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, 6 Farr St. Ulster, Pa., with Pastor Kitty Keller officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Ulster United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 105, Ulster, PA 18850, in Dorothy's memory.
Dorothy M. Forrest, 88, of Towanda, Pa., formerly of Ulster, Pa., passed away early Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2016 at the home of her granddaughter, Mary Ellen Forrest, with whom she resided.
Dorothy was born at home on the family farm in Burlington Township, Pa., on March 26, 1928. She was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1946. In January of 1956 she married Robert F. Forrest who predeceased her on Oct. 30, 1983.
Dorothy's life encompassed her home and family. She was a member of the Ulster United Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed baking, canning, sewing and crocheting.
Surviving are her children, Calvin Forrest (Eliza) of Towanda, and Janice Nielsen of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Mary Ellen (Timothy), Calvin Jr. (Dawn), Horton, Theresa, Shawn (Norilyn) and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Cameron, J.C., Careah, Daniel, Eryck and Jeryck; half-sister, Edith Powell; half brother, Eldred Ellis; and special friends at church.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Peder Nielsen on June 5, 2012.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, 6 Farr St. Ulster, Pa., with Pastor Kitty Keller officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Ulster United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 105, Ulster, PA 18850, in Dorothy's memory.
Dorothy was born at home on the family farm in Burlington Township, Pa., on March 26, 1928. She was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1946. In January of 1956 she married Robert F. Forrest who predeceased her on Oct. 30, 1983.
Dorothy's life encompassed her home and family. She was a member of the Ulster United Methodist Church. Dorothy enjoyed baking, canning, sewing and crocheting.
Surviving are her children, Calvin Forrest (Eliza) of Towanda, and Janice Nielsen of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Mary Ellen (Timothy), Calvin Jr. (Dawn), Horton, Theresa, Shawn (Norilyn) and Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Cameron, J.C., Careah, Daniel, Eryck and Jeryck; half-sister, Edith Powell; half brother, Eldred Ellis; and special friends at church.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Peder Nielsen on June 5, 2012.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016 at the Bowen-Farr Funeral Home, 6 Farr St. Ulster, Pa., with Pastor Kitty Keller officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Pa. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Ulster United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 105, Ulster, PA 18850, in Dorothy's memory.
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