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Alvin Edward Forward

May 19, 2003

FORWARD, Alvin Edward

of Parksville, BC, born February 22, 1920 in Halifax, NS, died suddenly May 19, 2003 in Parksville, at the age of 83 years.

The son of the late Harriet (Mathews) Forward and the late Edward Forward. Survived by his loving wife and friend of 58 years, the former Winnifred O’Connell; daughters Patricia (Cahill) Darthmouth, NS; Lynn (Krieger), Qualicum Beach, BC; Sharon Forward, Darthmouth, NS; Alice (Ron) Berrecloth, Parksville, BC.; six grandsons: Troy Alvin (Sylvia), Grant, Scott (Helena), Danny (Natasha), Ryan, and Darren; his only granddaughter - the love of his life - Tammy Lynn; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Thedia, brothers Jack, Ross and Sid.

Served overseas in Second World War and Merchant Navy. Member of Royal Canadian Legion for 62 years. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, and very generous man and will be dearly missed by all.


Private family service to follow cremation.



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