Delbert Cory Forbes
June 15, 1956 to July 3, 2022
Obituary
Passed away in Clarenville at the age of 66. Predeceased by his wife Bridget (Penton), parents Cory and Mona, and brother Sheldon. Left with a lifetime of fond and loving memories daughters Kelly (Bill Porath), and Amanda; grandchildren Sarah Forbes and Cory Hart; sister Veronica Ann Winter, brothers Jimmy, Billy, Jerry, Gene, Greg, Bradley and their spouses. Delbert will also be fondly remembered by Bridget’s family and nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Delbert will be missed by all his friends at Timmies.
Delbert was a life-long truck driver and was loved by everyone he met. Friends say he walked with a slow shuffle, but it was always straight ahead.
By request, cremation has taken place. A private committal will take place on Fogo Island, where he will be laid to rest with his wife Bridget.
Donations in Delbert’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Forbes & Penton Family:
Our condolences on the passing of Delbert. He is a peace now with his beloved wife, Bridget. He loved her so much. They are together again.
Hold on to those precious memories.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Our sympathy
Steve & Melinda Saunders
You will be missed uncle Del forever in my heart
I’m So Sorry To Hear Delbert Has Passed But At Least He’s With Bridget Now And Hope They Can Both Rest in Peace. I Am Sure Gonna Miss Those Great Newfie Breakfasts He Cooked Up for Me. My Deepest Condolences to Delbert’s Family. Rest Now My Friend,. Shawn Ranger..
Amanda, Kelly and families. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad, Delbert. We know that he is with your Mom now and smiling down on all of you. We speak often of your Mom and Dad and what great neighbors they were to us. We have all good memories of your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Darrell & Rosanne Adey
Oh Delbert, you were such a good soul. My mom Phyllis loved having a coffee with you and Bridget at Tim Hortons in Paradise and I sometimes joined her. I remember you being witty, funny and your company will be greatly missed. My condolences to your family.
Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of a fine gentleman… though our interactions were brief, he was always a pleasure to talk with. May he rest in peace with his dear Bridget, and may the family hold their memories dear.
Very sorry to hear of Delberts passing. I spent alot of time at the home of Delbert and Bridget in Mount Moriah when they lived there. Condolences to the family.
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Delbert…I will never forget the many phone calls he made to us after dad passed away…he would call to make sure we were all ok and doing fine….fond memories of the times he visited here and we gathered for Tim Horton’s beverages at mom’s….to family…please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.. Delbert was loved and will be missed .
I am so sad to learn of Delbert’s passing. I had hoped to one day meet up with him again to share some memories of getting together in the summer at Grama Post’s home.
My sincerest condolences to all his family.
Condolences to Delbert’s family on his passing.Mary Ellsworth,Stephenville; George Ellsworth,Richmond,BC
So sorry to hear of Delbert’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with all family members at this very sad time, GOD bless.