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PTE CHRISTOPHER GLEN FORBES
Born: Feb 09, 1985
Date of Passing: Mar 23, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPTE CHRISTOPHER GLEN FORBES February 9, 1985 - March 23, 2013 It is with heavy and broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Pte Christopher Glen Forbes. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Linda (Bruce), father Glen (Janet), sisters Jennifer (Chris), Tina (Deanne) and Jennette, his fiancée Kristan, as well as Jessica and Marie, nieces Lily and Kiera, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and so many friends. Chris is predeceased by his grandfather, Fred Baker, grandmother, Kathleen Baker and cousin Crystal. Chris was born and raised in Winnipeg where he attended Sisler High School. While there he made long and lasting friendships with everyone he met. This has always been an extremely easy task for him even as a little boy due to his easy going, fun loving nature. Christopher made everyone feel at ease, comfortable and like you were the most important person in the room. He held his friends and family at an equal level in his heart, if you needed comforting he was the best shoulder to lean on, if you needed a laugh he would see to it and if you just needed him, without question you would get him. Chris' sense of humour is something we will all hold onto dearly. Between his witty comments, his "C'mon" and his love of laughter he made all of our days so much brighter. In August of 2010, Chris joined the Canadian Forces. He completed his basic training in St. Jean, QC and was soon posted to Petawawa, ON. We never saw him happier or prouder than when he wore his uniform. Chris proudly worked as a signals lineman for 2 CMB HQ & Sigs at CFB Petawawa and this is where he met the person he wanted to spend his life with, his Kristan. The two of them were looking forward to planning their wedding and an amazing future together. Chris recently after many months of hard training, earned his hook, signifying competency in his trade. He phoned home to let everyone know he would be receiving it, even facetime calling to show his sisters where on his uniform it would be placed. Chris loved his job and had nothing short of the highest regard for the men and women he worked with. Among many of Chris' loves besides Kristan, his friends and family, is his cat Maddy whom he fondly called Fatman, singing karaoke, his Christmas movie with Tina, the Winnipeg Jets and all the updates on his future niece or nephew, Baby Bean. It is hard to believe we won't be getting our phone calls from him, the sight of his smiling face or hear the sound of his laugh but we will hold his memory close and know we have had the pleasure of knowing a Prince among Men. Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to CFB Petawawa, the Canadian Forces, Alana, the Swan family, all of his family, his "brothers" and his friends. A Celebration of Chris' life will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Dr., Winnipeg, MB. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Soldier On Fund. soldieron-sanslimites@forces.gc.ca.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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So sorry to hear about your loss Glen..keep smiling! - Posted by: jasmine (rolando's wife) on: Jun 14, 2013
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I wish to express my deepest condolences to the entire family. I myself am a young father of 3 and when I read this news at work today, my heart dropped. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Scott (N/A.) on: Apr 05, 2013
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On behalf of the Administration Branch, please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: 17 Wing, Administration Branch () on: Apr 05, 2013
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I feel like these are the words Chris would be saying to us all. He was such a genuine person and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. My condolences to his family XO My dear friend, close your eyes... hold my hand, and hear me whisper... For the times I was lost, you were there to look for me. Will you believe me when I say I love you more than you'll ever know. Will you trust me when I say ...this time you have to let me go. My dear friend, I must leave. The world no longer needs me. It's my time to be gone, until we meet again someday. Don't you cry now, I know I'll be okay. Trust that I'll never forget you. Don't be sad now, just close your eyes until it's through. Hold my hand, don't open your eyes yet... wait when I no longer whisper.. My dear friend, you'll be fine. I'll be up there watching over you. For the times I'll be gone, don't ever forget the words I whispered to you. God calls on my name... and I have to let go of your hand now... Please don't cry... and smile for me.. because I'm with the one who made us friends. Remember, I'll always love you. so come, wave me goodbye... It'll be painful but we have to... Hug me, hug me tight, feel the words I can no longer say. My dear friend, I'm going to miss you. just pray because I'll always listen. and one day, when it's your time, I'll be there for you... Just like the way I used to. ...I love you... Written by : Kathrine Yee Baraquia - Posted by: Tara Diamond (Friend) on: Apr 02, 2013
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We weren't best friends. It would be a stretch to say we were close either. But every time I saw you, whether it was on a city bus, or in passing at the mall, you always made an effort to go out of your way to say hi and ask me how my day was. You had a remarkable ability to remember key parts of our previous conversations and were genuinely interested in everything I said.you were Always willing to share important parts of your life and being self-aware enough to tell me how you really felt about your personal life events. I remember once you were sleeping on a mutual friends couch, you had just finished a 3 month stint somewhere as part of your training, and you were obviously in need of some deep sleep as you had just got back recently. But you still made the time to talk to me about what you had been up to. Boasting about your accomplishments in the field and answering whatever questions I threw at you. I remember the feeling of being in awe, at what you were doing for our country, a sense of pride that someone I knew was going on to do bigger and better things. You had an aura about you, the smile that didn't fade, the positve outlook that never faded and the ability to stay positive regardless of the situation. Forbes, you and I were never best friends, or really not even that close, but every time I saw you you treated me like we had been best friends our whole lives and I think that's a testament to how great of human being you really are. Rest in peace - Posted by: James Lench (Acquaintance) on: Mar 31, 2013
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our deepest condolences to your family and our hearts are broken to hear of the huge hole in your family's hearts. We will miss you but see you again in heaven. God comfort you and lead you, you are home with the Lord. Auntie Fran Baker and family. B.C. - Posted by: Frances (Auntie) on: Mar 30, 2013
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rip chris! - Posted by: ryan kohut (friend) on: Mar 30, 2013