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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Hi Michelle. It’s been a few years since I last saw you in Victoria. A hug to you and congratulations to your mom for a life well lived and loved. My momma Pearl died just before New Years at the same age as Jean so we grieve and celebrate together
Jean left a great legacy in so many ways, and all will continue to enrich many lives for years to come. Our thoughts are with her family and all those Jean loved. Jan Archbold and Rick Brant
Jean touched many people through her various leadership roles. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Tom and family
Condolances from Betty and Rex Boake
We live our lives through our relationships with others.
None touched our family deeper than those of Jean and Rocky in Edmonton.
Sharing our faith at Assumption Catholic parish, Rocky was my godfather and helped our family build our home in Bonnie Doon.
My mom and Jean were involved with the Catholic Women’s League and the Marion Centre in Edmonton.
Jean, always that caring soul, touched thousands of lives through her wisdom and engagement in educational and human dignity pursuits.
We are all in a better place having had our lives touched by her wisdom and guidance.
May the family she has loved so dearly find peace and comfort knowing hers was a life well-lived and will be missed by many.♥️ The George T. Smith Family from Edmonton, AB.
Deepest condolences on the death of your dear mom..she served generously in so many capacities in Edmonton …may she be at peace with her loving Lord and May peace be in the hearts of all the family …
A very gentle, beautiful soul.Grateful to have met her.
Dear Dan and Michelle:
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and had an incredible life. My thoughts go out to you.
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Jean’s beautiful large loving family. As friends of your family, we remember her with tremendous fondness, a consummate matriarch, gentle and loving mom, gran and great gran to her large brood of offspring. Much love to you all as you grieve her passing. Rest in Peace Jean.
Holding you all in my heart. She was an amazing lady. I am thankful that she touched my life. Gentle blessings and much love.♥️