With deep sadness, we announce the January 10, 2024 passing of our beloved mother, Jean. She was the devoted, loving and caring spouse of JH Rocky Forest (deceased), the loving mother of 7 children: Ric, Leanne, Dan, Michelle, Karen, Rosalyn, and Tom. Grandmother of 11: Nicole, Michael, Brad, Kim, Damian, Kira, Dominique, Elise, Adrianna, Megan and Elodie. Great Grandmother of 17: Gabriella, Isabel, Keira, James, Adelaide, Liam, Darcie, Blair, Rebecca, Samantha, Ryan, Payton, Warner, Morgan, Kayla, Daisy and Josephine.
Jean was a deeply spiritual woman of God and a very gentle, wise soul. She was also a respected public figure, an astute member of boards, business partner, federal senator and staunch advocate for all human rights, particularly those of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Victoria, BC on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm.
Condolences and shared memories may be offered to the family below.
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Dear Forrest Family,
Jean was a valued caucus colleague and simply a great dame.
We met her first day in caucus and bonded.
My deepest sympathy on your great loss but oh my, what a marvelous productive life.
Mary Clancy
(MP Halifax 1988-1997)
Our sympathies to the entire Forest family for the loss of an amazing lady.
Sending my sympathy to all the Forest Family…what a treasure your dear mom was. Accomplished in so very many ways…she left this world a better place. May your memories comfort you.
Shelley (Massel) Blackburn
My heart felt sympathies for your loss cousins.
After such a rich and full life, may Jean rest in eternal peace!
The last time I saw Jean and Rocky was in August 2010 at the Forest reunion, in Victoria, what a gracious host as she welcomed us into her home.
Union in prayer from our family to yours ❤