It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Jean Forbes on July 9, 2022. Our mother was born in Millbrook, Pictou County, on August 31, 1927.
She was the youngest of five children born to the late John and Grace (Currie) Nelson.
In 1947 she married George Forbes. Previous to her marriage, she taught school and in later years, was employed by Scott Maritimes from where she retired.
She was a member of Little Harbour Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed many roles including teaching Sunday school. She belonged to the Ladies Aid and AMS of which she was a life member. She was active in her community; a founding member of Little Harbour Volunteer Fire Department and member of the Auxiliary, as well as the Little Harbour Community Centre.
She is survived by her son, John George (Janet); and her daughter, Carol Anne (Del). She is also survived by five grandchildren: Michael (Meagan), David (Marissa), Elizabeth (Steve), Todd (Emily), and Jillian (Justin); and six great-grandchildren: Brett, Kate and Alexa Cormier, Luca and Logan Moore-Corkum, Margot Forbes; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, George; her parents; brothers: Currie and Robert; sisters: Alberta and Katherine.
Margaret and George operated Forbes Campground for 8 years where they met many wonderful people. She also greatly enjoyed the many trips that she and George made to Florida and the friends they made there.
We wish to thank her VON team, Palliative Care team, doctors and caregivers, Florence, Cheryl and Jane.
Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, July 13, at Church Brook Cemetery, Little Harbour, with a reception to follow in the Little Harbour Presbyterian Church Hall. Please mask when you can to protect the vulnerable. The service was recorded, a link is below. Memorial donations may be made to Little Harbour Presbyterian Church or Diabetes Canada. To remember Margaret best, be kind to others and take the time to enjoy the people you love.