1931
Alfred
2013
Alfred D. Forrest
February 5, 1931 — September 16, 2013
HOLDEN – Alfred “Al” D. Forrest, 82, passed away at his home on Monday, September 16, 2013 after an illness. Born in Leominster and raised in Sterling, Al was the son of Henry and Claire (Boudreau) Forrest and lived 40 years in Holden.
In 1950, Al enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years during both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. While stationed in England and riding on a double decker bus, Al met the love of his life, Sandra Peaston, and on June 27, 1964 they married. They later settled in Holden where they raised their family. After Al’s retirement from the military he worked at Harr Ford in Worcester and several other local car dealerships. He later drove a school bus for Laidlaw Bus Co. in Worcester. Al was a member of the Air Force Sergeants’ Association, the West Boylston Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, Harold N. Keith Post in West Boylston. Al loved taking on remodeling projects at home and was always willing to assist relatives and friends with their projects.
Al leaves his loving wife of 49 years, Sandra M. (Peaston) Forrest; his children, Karen L. Turner of North Brookfield, Mark S. Forrest and his wife, Jacqueline, of Underhill, VT; his brother, Clayton Forrest of Leominster; his sisters, Muriel Childs and Carolyn Messer of Lunenburg and Martha Holland of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his grandson, Nigel Forrest of Colchester, VT; and his nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Al is predeceased by his son, Patrick L. Forrest and his sister, Joan Forrest
A funeral service honoring Al’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 20, at St. Michael’s-on-the-Heights Church, 340 Burncoat St., Worcester, with The Rev. Donald Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be private at Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Donations may be made in Al’s memory to Metro West Hospice, 200 Nickerson Rd., Suite 110, Marlborough, MA 01752 or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please sign the guestbook on this page.
In 1950, Al enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country for 22 years during both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. While stationed in England and riding on a double decker bus, Al met the love of his life, Sandra Peaston, and on June 27, 1964 they married. They later settled in Holden where they raised their family. After Al’s retirement from the military he worked at Harr Ford in Worcester and several other local car dealerships. He later drove a school bus for Laidlaw Bus Co. in Worcester. Al was a member of the Air Force Sergeants’ Association, the West Boylston Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, Harold N. Keith Post in West Boylston. Al loved taking on remodeling projects at home and was always willing to assist relatives and friends with their projects.
Al leaves his loving wife of 49 years, Sandra M. (Peaston) Forrest; his children, Karen L. Turner of North Brookfield, Mark S. Forrest and his wife, Jacqueline, of Underhill, VT; his brother, Clayton Forrest of Leominster; his sisters, Muriel Childs and Carolyn Messer of Lunenburg and Martha Holland of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his grandson, Nigel Forrest of Colchester, VT; and his nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Al is predeceased by his son, Patrick L. Forrest and his sister, Joan Forrest
A funeral service honoring Al’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 20, at St. Michael’s-on-the-Heights Church, 340 Burncoat St., Worcester, with The Rev. Donald Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be private at Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Donations may be made in Al’s memory to Metro West Hospice, 200 Nickerson Rd., Suite 110, Marlborough, MA 01752 or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please sign the guestbook on this page.
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