BENNINGTON - Charles W. "Chuck" Forrest, 78, died Friday, June 10, 2011, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Bennington, the son of Leonard and Bernice (Bushee) Forrest.
He received his education in the Bennington schools.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army from 1950 thru 1952.
He was employed for many years in tower installation by RCA Corporation, and later worked at Star Electric until the time of his retirement.
Mr. Forrest was a life member of both VFW Post 1332 and American Legion Post 13; he was also a member of Moose Lodge 1233, all of Bennington.
Survivors include a son, Charles Forrest of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; one grandson; and two brothers, Leonard Forrest and David Forrest, both of Bennington.
He was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Forrest Accri.
At Mr. Forrest's request, there will be no services.
Burial will take place in Park Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
Online condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
Published in Rutland Herald on June 12, 2011
He was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Bennington, the son of Leonard and Bernice (Bushee) Forrest.
He received his education in the Bennington schools.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army from 1950 thru 1952.
He was employed for many years in tower installation by RCA Corporation, and later worked at Star Electric until the time of his retirement.
Mr. Forrest was a life member of both VFW Post 1332 and American Legion Post 13; he was also a member of Moose Lodge 1233, all of Bennington.
Survivors include a son, Charles Forrest of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; one grandson; and two brothers, Leonard Forrest and David Forrest, both of Bennington.
He was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Forrest Accri.
At Mr. Forrest's request, there will be no services.
Burial will take place in Park Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
Online condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
Published in Rutland Herald on June 12, 2011
BENNINGTON - Charles W. "Chuck" Forrest, 78, died Friday, June 10, 2011, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Bennington, the son of Leonard and Bernice (Bushee) Forrest.
He received his education in the Bennington schools.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army from 1950 thru 1952.
He was employed for many years in tower installation by RCA Corporation, and later worked at Star Electric until the time of his retirement.
Mr. Forrest was a life member of both VFW Post 1332 and American Legion Post 13; he was also a member of Moose Lodge 1233, all of Bennington.
Survivors include a son, Charles Forrest of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; one grandson; and two brothers, Leonard Forrest and David Forrest, both of Bennington.
He was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Forrest Accri.
At Mr. Forrest's request, there will be no services.
Burial will take place in Park Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
Online condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
Published in Rutland Herald on June 12, 2011
He was born Aug. 28, 1932, in Bennington, the son of Leonard and Bernice (Bushee) Forrest.
He received his education in the Bennington schools.
A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army from 1950 thru 1952.
He was employed for many years in tower installation by RCA Corporation, and later worked at Star Electric until the time of his retirement.
Mr. Forrest was a life member of both VFW Post 1332 and American Legion Post 13; he was also a member of Moose Lodge 1233, all of Bennington.
Survivors include a son, Charles Forrest of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; one grandson; and two brothers, Leonard Forrest and David Forrest, both of Bennington.
He was predeceased by a sister, Patricia Forrest Accri.
At Mr. Forrest's request, there will be no services.
Burial will take place in Park Lawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mooseheart through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
Online condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.
Published in Rutland Herald on June 12, 2011
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