Forestell, Alice Pauline (nee O’Leary)
Died peacefully at home surrounded by family members on Tuesday January 17, 2012 after an extended and courageous battle with MS. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 54 years, Patrick, and her children: Mary Wood (Michael) of St.Albert, Alberta, Nancy Forestell (Peter McInnis) of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and Gerry Forestell (Anne Lindsay) of Huntsville Ontario. Loving grandmother of Alex Wood, Cait Wood, Ben Forestell, Nathan Forestell, and Kieran McInnis. Dear sister of Gen Payne, Gerry O’Leary, and Rita Chadwick; and sister-in-law of Ruth O’Leary, Michael and Gunda Forestell, Theresa and Bert Hewitson, Cecilia Forestell, Bertha Forestell, and Richard Gabriel. Alice will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family, friends, students, and neighbours. The family is enormously grateful for the wonderful care provided by the women of St. Elizabeth’s and Simcoe County Independent Living Services as well as by Dr. Alan Ward. Alice was an artist and long-time art teacher who was active in the arts community of South Simcoe. She was also a founding member of the St.Francis Xavier Church choir and dedicated member of Achill Choral. She loved life and a good party.
Friends will be received at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenahm Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Friday January 20, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan on Saturday January 21, 2012 at 11:30am. Interment St. James Cemetery, Colgan. . In memory of Alice and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Simcoe County Chapter, PO Box 913, Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y6, 705-733-0488, or South Simcoe Arts Council PO Box 313 Alice’s Attic, Alliston, ON, L9R 1V6, www.southsimcoeartscouncil.com would be appreciated by the family.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Robert (Wilcox) Blondell says
I am sure the gates of heaven swung wide for you. Thanks for making the world a better place in so many ways. Lol. Bet you and Mom are planning the next bridge game in the clouds.
jamie gallant says
Dear Pat and Family,
my deepest condolences.i have so many great memories of times spent with Alice that I think about often .
Schilling says
Alice was a lady who shared her giftof painting with many. There were many people who began painting because of Alice. My mother painted several oil paintings with Alice’s guidance that will always be treasured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Nancy (Lloyd) Larkin says
Pat,
To you and your family…our deepest sympathy. Alice holds a special place in my heart, for her neverending patience and kidness with Adam. He loved her art classes!!
Adam and I send our heartfelt condolences to you all.
Sannie McInnis says
Dear Forestell Family, To sing with Alice was always a joy. I will remember her love of life and her kindness and cheerfulness in the face of such a dreadful illness. As members of the Achill Choral Society, “Alice’s Altos”(we even had purple T-shirts made up) we met in her kitchen for sectionals regularly over the years. The last time I sang with Alice was in December at our carol sing and she was still smiling and whisper singing along with us. Such courage and positivity she radiated! I will never forget Alice and will think of her often when my spirits need lifting. How much we all miss her! With deepest sympathy, Sannie and Al McInnis
Carol Fraser says
Pat and Family, What memories flow of art classes, Pat stripping paint from the wood, lovely chats, picking Alice’s brain for her timely wisdom about life, enjoying her paintings and poems. A lifetime of treasured memories. She has earned her rest and now has her reward. To you Pat and the kids, Pete and I extend our sympathy in your time of mourning. God Bless, all of you.
Carol & Pete Fraser
Muskoka
Bill Emigh says
Pat and family,
My sympathy for your loss.
Alice lived her life rising
above disabilty with a
personality that will always
be an inspiration. She will
remain as wonderful memory
of Tottenham.
Bill Emigh, Victoria, BC
Jim and Donna LeGrow says
Dear Pat and Family:
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We greatly appreciate to have had the opportunity to know her. Please accept our deepest condolonces. May God Bless you and your Family.
Jim and Donna LeGrow
Morgan Wade says
I was sad to hear the news of Alice’s passing. I have very fond memories of her, when I was just a boy, growing up on Victoria St. Alice was always so kind to us kids, a wonderful neighbour to have at that age. She made the entire neighbourhood so warm and welcoming. She will be greatly missed and our condolences to all of the Forestells.
Lynda Hattin says
As I read over all these thoughtful tributes I can’t think of what to say except that Alice was my safe space. I could always pop in to have a chat and a cup of tea and a big hug. My heart goes out to all of you.
Ian and Vickie Witherspoon says
Dear Pat and Family:
We are so very sadden to return home from holidays and find that Alice is no longer with us. She was always so very kind and talented and Her contributions to the community will last forever.
Please accept our deepest condolonces.
May God Bless you and your Family and give you strenth.
Richard Schilling says
I remember Ms. Forestell as a littel kid. I would wait in the front as my mother learned oil painting from Ms. Forestell, and it seemed like a magical place to me. A place where many people came to learn how to put the beauty inside themselves onto canvas. Farewell.
Sunyatta and Laurence Guild says
We were the Newbies (vs the “old timers”) in town over 22 years ago, and one of the first people we met was Alice. Her warm, generous, kind-hearted spirit made us feel at home here in Tottenham. We’ve never a known a Totteham, or a New Tecumseth without Alice. But a little bit of Alice is in each one of us, forever. We are so sad that she has passed, but so happy that she is at peace. Big hugs to you Pat and to your families.
Evelyn Vander Zaag says
My condolences to your whole family as you gather together with the many difficult feelings of celebrating a life and of losing such an important part of your family. You will certainly miss Alice.
sincerely,
Evelyn
Grainne Malcolm says
On behalf of the Homecraft Division of the Schomberg Agricultural Society I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Alice’s family. For many years she judged our Amateur Art at the Schomberg Fair and we always looked forward to having her and enjoying her great spirit. She was a truly lovely person.
Helene Kalix ( Schilling ) 3823 Kylr Rd. Dorset Ohio USA Michael Schilling Wellington Ohio USA, Richard Schilling,Garfield Hts. Ohio, Gisela Schilling , Christina,Andrea and Steffanie Schilling Painesville Ohio , says
Hallo Pat, Mary, Nancy and Gerry.So sorry to here of Your Los.Alice was a good friend the years my Fam. lived in Tottenham. I was one of the ladies wo was in one of here Art classes.She was also a good friend and a good Shoulder to Cry on.And I was happy so sew the skaiting Costumes for Nancy.I still have the picture of nancy in here beutyfull Costume. The Doore was always open to your House Pat,and I always feeld better after i visit Alice.Alice was a kind non – judemental Person.I am glad god gave me the change to meet here,for only 8 Years. Me and my Fam send our Sincere Condolences. She told my youngest Son Richard Schilling in his younger Years, about 5 To come town from the leather,AND NOT clime up to the steaple of the Church he and he came down. He is a Leutenant with the Cleveland Police Department now.We all have only good memorie.The Schilling Fam.
Peter McGoey says
Pat and Family, Our thoughts are with you at this time. Alice inspired me though art and her kind personality. Her heart was bigger than the colour spectrum which she shared with so many people.
Ceri And Viola Stephens says
Heartfelt sympathies to you, Pat, and your family. Alice was a lovely lady.
Barbara Foote says
I was in Achill with Alice and remember her taking the time to paint a flower on my name tag along with many others. I have her book ‘the Garden of Life which I was reading through again just last week.I didn’t know her for long but the memories are good. Condolences to the family
Joan Lynch says
My deepest sympathy MaryPat to you and all your family.
Sincerely, Joan Lynch
Ashley Andrews says
Alice was my first painting instructor and inspired me to do great things. From her teaching and guidance I followed my passion for art through University and continue to paint to this day. You were an amazing woman. Thoughts go out to family and friends.
Joanne Ronan says
Well this takes me back to my first oil painting lessons. I will always be grateful to the encouragement and support for an amateur artist. It was through her mentoring that I started to believe that I might be able to create something worthwhile. It was so impressive to be around someone with her level of skill, enthusiasm and energy. She will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the family, special thoughts to Nancy.
Ron & Shelba Fortier (From Florida) says
Alice will certainly be missed by all her friends and all the community. Our deepest sympathy to Pat and all the family.
Michael Kennedy and Pat Daley says
We each knew Alice in our separate ways — art class in the conservation area or mother’s friend. Together we will miss her. Alice’s presence was felt in the community and Tottenham will feel her loss. Our deepest condolences to Pat and family.
Bob and Norma Ward says
Dear Pat and family,Thank you for shareing your wonderfol wife and mother with the rest of the community.Alice was a great lady and ajoy to know Thank you Alice for your love andcareing when we needed you . Thanks for all the joy and laughter God bless your family . We are so sorry for your loss
Natalie Copp says
Alice what a wonderful lady and friend. My sincere condolances to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Natalie and Alisa and Andrea (the twins as she called them and Art students. She will be missed by all.
Talbot McInnis says
Alice, your impression on me will last a lifetime. Your contributions to the community will last forever.
Ruth Dermott says
Our sincere condolences to all the Forestell family. I am so glad I got to visit with all of you before we left for Floida. Alice will be missed thoughout our community. I have many memories to remember. The card games, music, trying to play tennis,teaching her how to drive the VW (while I read or tryed to read a book)so I wouldn’t see the accident that was about to happen to Pat’s only vehicle for transportation. I especially remember the harmonizing to “I stand in the garden alone”. Alice you did well and were so courageous…Pat you will receive your medal in heaven for all you have done over the years.
So sorry we can’t be with you at this time but our thoughts and prayers are.
Ruth
Linda Bullock says
My deepest condolences to you Pat and your family. When I think about Tottenham and all the people I have met the one person that always stood out was Alice. Alice was a loving and caring person which was reflected in everything she did from her involvement in starting a figure skating club, art classes, community and church activities and always being there to the support a friend in need. Alice will be missed but never forgotten.
Linda
Bill Cranston says
Pat and family. I am so sorry I can’t be there to wish you all my condolences. I am currently in Japan. Your mom/wife was such a great godmother/neighbour/person she will be so missed, by everyone. Thinking of you all, take care and god bless.
Tom and Bonnie Gabriel says
Bonnie and I miss her already as well as her brother Paul and her sister Florence (my mother) who also passed away a year ago this month. I’ll miss but also cherish the good times our families spent together at many a family gathering over the years. No doubt she is now in a well-deserved spot in heaven.
Henry & Joan Kwiatkowski says
Our deepest condolences to you Pat and your family. Alice will never be forgotten by anyone who came in contact with her. A more beautiful person will be hard to find.
May Our Heavenly Father bless you and guide you & your family in your hour of need.
Jodie Guillemette says
Though I never had the privilege of taking her art classes, my sister did and whenever I was in her presence she always made me feel welcome. She was always so friendly and caring to one and all. She was a true community leader, a woman of strength, courage and determination. Her contribution to the arts, her exemplarily life (it was so admirable to see her sing with the Achill Choral society despite having MS), will always be felt. Alice thank you for helping to make the world a better place. Your example and presence in this community, will be forever in our hearts. Our sincere, condolences to the family.
Jodie, Annik, Daniel and Raymond Guillemette
Megan, Dean, Elizabeth and Eric MacNeil says
Gerry, Anne, Ben and Nate
Our thoughts are with you in this sad time. I’m sure she will live in your hearts forever.
Much love to all,
The MacNeil’s
Dan and Sandra Sauve' says
Gerry, Anne, Ben and Nathan
Our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Warmest wishes Dan and Sandra
Claudia & Terry Wade says
Alice was the kindest, most caring and non-judgemental person you could ever know. Her super generous nature and love for her family, friends and community was limitless. She was an extremely courageous, mulit-talented and very special lady who will be preserved in our thoughts always.
Kelly Bower says
I like to believe that when we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength and Alice was the strongest most amazing person I and so many others new. The time we have spent with those we’ve lost makes them part of us.
My deepest sympathy Pat to you and your family!
pat boland says
Alice was a great lady and a teacher to many, she always had a smile and a kind word to say to everyone, I think most children and adults from the area had taken a lesson or two with alice,each one of them enjoyed every moment of their time spent with Alice.
There will be many that will miss her.
Sarah Cole says
To All the Family
Alice was a wonderful and so thoughtful person, I realize how much she meant to the community and to all her friends, which was an endless list of people. Alice and I talked about MS as my sister who also had MS. And a wonderful gift I have is a painting that Alice did of my old homestead in Vaughan. I will always remember her kindness to all. Thinking of you all at this time.
Sarah
Margaret & Gordon Phillips says
Dear Pat
Our sincere sympathy. Alice was an inspiration to all who knew her and will always be remembered for her many talents and contributions in
our community. It was a privilege to have her as my friend.
Pat Sang says
Dear Pat,
I just wanted to pass on my condolences to you & all the family.
Alice was such a beautiful person–always thoughtful, kind & gracious.
She will be sadly missed by all.
My sympathy & prayers are with you all
Sincerely,
Pat Sang
Barbara Cotterchio-Milligan says
Dear Pat, Mary, Nancy and Gerry
It can be said of Alice that she was an inspiration to all and a good friend to many. She was never too busy to care about her fellow man.
The other person who is an inspiration is you Pat.
I take my hat off to you, and your family for the love and care shown to Alice during her long struggle with MS.
She has been in my thoughts and prayers, as are all of you today.
I will miss her always, and remember her from the days of Tottenham Summer Theatre. At times when I needed some arm twisting done, she would look at me and say “just leave it with me”. I did, and the problem would magically disappear.
Alice is now at peace, and able to sing and paint again.
My condolences to all of you.
Reg and Mary Menchenton says
Sorry to hear of your Loss our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
Emily Sammut says
Pat & family,
I am truly sorry about Alice’s passing. She is singing with the angels now. She was a true friend and I shall miss her dearly.
Emily Sammut
Jim & Mae Aiken says
PAT & FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.
WE ALL NEED AN ALICE IN OUR WORLD.
FROM LONG-TIME FRIENDS.
JIM, MAE AIKEN & FAMILY
Dianne Reynolds Manager of Support Services says
Pat and Family,
On behalf of Independent Living Services of Simcoe County staff I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cecilia McKenna Peirce says
Pat, Mary, Nancy, Gerry, and your Families,
Seems like a long time ago now, but I still remember the many good times I had throughout elementary school with “Mary Pat” at your house, often in the kitchen with Alice. Alice always made me feel like I was part of the family whenever I came to visit. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Sincerely,
Cecilia
Peter Morris says
Sorry to hear of your great loss
Janette Boyter says
Pat and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There isn’t anybody that didn’t know Alice or know of Alice. She was an amazing woman with such enthusiastic spirit and a generous heart. What a tremendous loss to our community, but an extraordinary blessing to have been touched by an angel, Our Alice!!
Elaine Ito says
Alice had an ability to bring out the best in people. Each week her cheery greeting and loving smile reminded me that it was a privilege to be the pianist at alto rehearsals. I am deeply grateful for that time in her presence.
Jackie Price says
No words can really express how we all feel . She tought my children more than art in her classes, with her wisdom and love for life and laughter. She will be with us forever
Peggy Feehely says
Jay and I were saddened to hear of Alice’s passing. I first met Alice at a bridal shower that was held for me at Gladys McGoey’s house a few months before I was to be married to Jay (May,1970). Alice was the life of the shower with her sharp Irish wit, her infectious laughter, her twinkling eyes and her endless stories. I was enthralled and decided if she was representative of the people I would meet in Tottenham I was in! Throughout the years she has continued to touch the hearts and funny bones of everyone she met, from the children she taught art to (my four children benefited so much from her art classes) to the choirs she contributed to. (Upon occasion I sang with her when she and my brother, Mike Kirley, were part of the St. James Choir.)
She loved her family. She loved her church. She adored her community and fought hard to promote all the young people who had the privilege of taking art classes from her. She will be missed. She will never be forgotten. She will always be our Alice.
Shelley Murray says
Pat
Alice was one of a kind and she will be greatly missed but she lives on in our hearts, her art and the art of the students she taught. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Peggy and Don Bower says
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Alice was loved by everyone. We are sorry that we could not be with you at this time. She will be greatly missed.
Dave Wilcox says
A great lady from Tottenham has pass on. Rest in peace Alice Forestell and I can only hope that I have half the courage you had over these last 30 years. Your paintings, drawings and poems will live on, but more important to gang of kids that play ball, sat in your great art classes,and yes at times cause you trouble, we all feel for you and your family, Rest in peace Alice, your “gang of thirty” will never forget our second mom and the courage that you display over your illness. Till we meet again Alice –
Margaret Eagan White says
When one thinks of all of Alice’s contributions to the community and hundreds of individuals,it makes me feel priveledged beyond measure to consider her a mentor.From my extremely young years listening to her sing and carry on with my mother and their vast circle of loyal lifelong friends, to sharing under her wise and fulfilling art classes.She offered a tremendous gift and encouragemant and inspiration to me and I will always be thankful for her teachings.I have pursued art throughout the years and any successes I am thankful to Alice.God bless to the family and my sincere condolences in the loss of ‘Alice’,
Elsie DuBeau says
Hi Pat and Family it was great knowing you guys for the three years that i was helping Alice She was a great gal. It was great meeting all your kids and your grandchildren when they came to visit. Alice will be misses by a lot of people
Michele Sealy and Martin Chisholm says
I remember stopping at the Forestells to take food to Gerry at UWO. Paper bags full of groceries, with Alice’s homemade apple pies besides. Gerry called these deliveries from home his groceries from the “A&P” (Alice and Pat). There was always something extra for the driver.
Sincere condolences to all of you.
Michele and Martin, Neil and Ian
Betsie and Bert van Beek says
Such a lovely, kind woman. We’ve seen Pat, helping her throughout the years, seeing her deminishing health. Together they were such a lovely couple. We are so glad that we met her and her family. We feel sad to hear that Alice passed away. And thus, we’re not able to join her family at the funeral, we speak our words of sorrow here. We wish Pat and all the others the best from Holland. We’ll think of here as if she’s still alive; because she is…. in our hearts.
Love from Betsie and Bert, Stokkum, the Netherlands.
The Laings says
Gerry, Ann, Ben, Nathan and family
Thinking of you guys.
Love Andrea, Scott, Mark and Katherine
Laurie Milmine(Wilcox) says
I have many fun memories of Alice and your entire family growing up in Tottenham. It was truly a special time for us all to be blessed with such good friends. I will always remember Alice,s support when my mom passed and will be forever grateful for the friendship the two of these ladies had.It.s been a long road for all of you, God Bless.As in life Alice took on the challenges of MS and fought a courages fight.Im sure she is in heaven baking her chocolate chip cookies and waiting for us all to join the party.
barbara hakner says
Alice was a wonderful friend. An inspiration in the arts and life itself. I have great memories of our escapades together always accompanied by laughter.
Barbara
Bev Roberts says
An added note to your all. I am going to try to paint a watercolour of Alice and hope if it turns out that you will be ok with that. Currently searching for a good photo to help my memory with this.
Much love to you all
Bev
Bev Roberts says
Pat, Mary, Nancy & Gerry,
Alice was the dearest friend I have ever had. She was always patient, kind and supportive to all her students of Art and all who walked in her door. Children loved her and as hard as I try I will never have the patience or kindness that always filled her heart. How lucky you are to have had her. I know that she will have a special spot in Heaven.
bruno roche says
Dear Pat, Gerry, Mary and Nancy; i am so sorry to learn that Alice is now keeping an eye on us from up there. so many souvenirs coming in my mind, they all make me smile and i am so proud to have been her second ‘bad boy’ in the house for few months. Few weeks ago, i was smiling and proud to show to my girls this old newspaper of 1980, with a pic of Alice and me , peeling apples in the kitchen… Alice , and you all really have a precious part in my heart and my soul.
Take care, and Alice, MERCI POUR TOUT 🙂
Elizabeth & John Morris says
Pat, we were so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. She will be sadly missed, especially by Alice’s Angelic Altos. We all loved our weekly visits to Alice’s kitchen, singing and laughing. Alice was always so positive in her outlook – an example to us all.
Such a talented, kind and caring lady.
Maya Wade says
Thank you, Alice, for everything!
You are one of the kindest and most generous souls I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I feel very fortunate to have been able to grow up in the house beside yours (and have you and Pat as an extra set of Grandparents). I am glad to know you are at peace now and are smiling down on us.
Pat and family, I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. I hope it is comforting to know that she touched so many people in so many wonderful ways and left a beautiful legacy in all of us. Alice will be missed!
Anna-Marie Heitzner says
Dear Pat and Family,
Alice introduced herself to me in July of 1981. She and I were recovering on the same floor of The Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, she for recent surgery and I after the birth of my son Darcy. I had no idea who Alice was, but she recognized me as a teacher at St. James School and from
St. James/St. Francis Churrch. My baby was transported to Sick Kids’ Hospital for several days and I was a distraught young mother. Alice befriended and counselled me and we became friends. The good news is that we all recovered and went safely home to Tottenham. Later, she taught art lessons to my daughter Elaina. I told Alice many times that I thought of her as one of my guardian angels. We met only few times since I left Tottenham in 2007, but I continue to hold her near and dear to my heart.
Love, Anna Marie Heitzner
Bob & Julie Eagan says
We are so very sorry for your loss of Alice. She was such an inspiration to so many people and she will be missed. Again, we are so very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of all of you.
Bob & Julie Eagan
Judy Breckles says
Alice’s amazing spirit was the inspiration that got me through the lowest days of cancer as she was my shining example of courage & joy in the face of adversity. Her love of life & her love of all she met shone through above all. It was indeed a privilege to be her choir-mate & her friend. You travel on the wings of much love from many, my friend.
Rita Gabriel says
Uncle Pat, Mary, Nancy, Gerry and families –
I have so many wonderful memories of Auntie Alice – my sister and brothers spent a lot of time at your house over the years, either tearing around in the backyard which we thought of as enormous, plunking on the piano or being shooed outside by our Mum and Auntie Alice to the rhubarb patch, each with a cup (well, not a WHOLE cup) of sugar to keep us quiet for a while. And when we visited in later years as her condition worsened, we could tell she was listening to us, smiling in the right places or adding a whispered comment. Your family was a central part in my growing up years and it was always a joy to visit.
God bless Auntie Alice sho is having a great time right now up in heaven.
Mike & Jennifer Hodges says
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We have lost an excellent artist and an excellent neighbour.
Bob Campbell (from Florida) says
Pat,
We want to express our sympathy
to you and your family at this time of your loss. Alice was a brave woman and will be missed by many. Bob Campbell & Family
Eilish & Bill Boston (from Florida) says
Pat & Family: We are sorry to hear of Alice’s passing but at the same time happy that she is in a better place where she will not suffer. Alice first came into our lives through her art and then again when she joined the Achill choral society. Her sense of humour and joi de vivre were only the tip of her warm personality and we shared many a good laugh together. I particularly remember the Hallowe’en time she came to choir practice disguised as a nun and she sat so prim and proper all evening before taking off her mask. I also have fond memories of our trip to Holland in 1990. She was an amazing lady and an inspiration to many. Regretfully we are unable to attend her funeral as we are in Florida. We send you our sincere condolences. She will be missed by many.
Anne Chesterton says
Pat and family,
Alice was such a gallant spirit and was an inspiration to so many people whom she touched with her life, her laughter, her humour, her courage and her art, music and personality. As a member of Alice’s Angelic Angels, I was privileged to share a weekly alto sectional rehearsal at her home for 9 years. She sang and laughed and supported us as we struggled to learn new music. What a joy to be in her company. I learned more than just the music. Alice was a great teacher on so many levels. I feel honoured to have known her. She will be missed. Her courage is like a beacon for me whenever I feel discouraged or down. What a privilege to have known her.
Colin & Linda Mann & Family says
We have known Alice since we moved here 44 years ago and just after meeting her then, she made us feel like we were always welcome. She always talked to you when meeting her up town and always had a smile. Alice was one great Lady as is her husband Pat.
Elaina Heitzner says
I have memories of Alice as far back as can remember, and many fond thoughts of my days in her art classes.
What an incredible person, and we wre all so very blessed to have her in our community.
Love Elaina
Sharon LeBlanc says
Pat and Family
So sorry to hear about Alice. She was a wonderful, caring and beautiful person. I have only fond memories of her and she will be greatly missed by many.
Love Sharon and Family
Jayne Breedon Dix says
Pat,Mary,Nancy,Gerry and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. She was an extremely talented lady who was a strong fighter. I truly admired her and she always made me laugh.
Please accept my deepest sympathies at this difficult time. She is safe is God’s arms now. God Speed,Alice. xoxo
Victor & Lucienne Gionet says
Our deepest sympathies go out to you in your loss of Alice. Our prayers are with you. We will miss Alice.
Debbie (Dermott) Ellison says
I have so many happy memories of Alice: art lessons on Saturday morning, trips to figure skating in the crowded VW, costumes and plays at her house, the best chocolate chip cookies in the world. Alice touched many hearts and imaginations. She will hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts are with all of you Forestells at this sad time.
Linda McCullough says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Alice will always hold a special place in my heart for her great many contributions to Tottenham and surrounding areas. May her memories live on forever. A great lady.
Karen Turner says
My thoughts are with all of you at this time. Alice will always live on in this community that she so greatly contributed to, and will be missed dearly.
Joan Hammond(Pratt) says
My heart is heavy …I have lost a good friend so very sad my wishes are for her family. So many wonderful memories she has left us with we all ways had so much fun..but she is laughing singing running painting and we will meet again. RIP to a wonderful lady…..
Elizabeth de Savoye says
I took my very 1st art class with Alice Forestell when I was a child. I even had the privilege of helping teach her Summer classes one year when I was in High School. I feel much gratitude, for in part I owe much of my art career to her wonderful, guiding hand. She is in my fondest thoughts and memories.
Malcolm & Elsie Cleghorn says
Dear Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Alice was certainly one of a kind. She is now at peace and will be long remembered in our community for her many talents and contributions.
Malcolm & Elsie Cleghorn, (from Florida)
Bob & Pat Jackson says
PAT & FAMILY
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS.
WHAT A BRAVE LADY & AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO KNEW HER.
BOB & PAT JACKSON
(from Florida)