Iain Fraser Forsyth

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August 22nd, 1933 – April 28th, 2009Beloved and loving husband, father and grandfather, Iain was born in Manchester, England, and educated at Manchester Grammar School. Graduating from the Turner Dental School of Manchester University in 1959, Iain commenced practice in Macclesfield, and then immigrated to Canada in 1969, where he established his office in North Burnaby. He was a keen supporter of Vancouver and District Dental Society. An avid skier, he served a term as Alpine Chairman of Whistler Mountain Ski Club, and BC J1 and J2 Division chairman. He was a sailing instructor, a waterskier, and a glider pilot. Dad loved his garden, especially his collection of Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Iain is lovingly remembered by Barbara, his wife and best friend of 44 years, his three sons, Angus (Kumiko), Gavin (Sara), and Fraser (Fabiola); grandchildren, Taiyo, Jamie, Sophie, Ruby, and Lucia; also, cousin Donald and family in Yorkshire, sister-in-law Jane and niece Annalivia in Ireland and cousin Sheila and family in Devon. Many thanks to Drs. Van Aggelen, Lakha and Klimo, and all the nursing staff. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 1300 at St. Francis-in-the-Wood in West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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Posted by Obituaries on April 30, 2009     3 Comments

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  1. Carolina Malagoli Garbellotto on May 2nd, 2009 9:16 am

    My condolences to Barbara, sons, daughters-in-law and grand-children.

  2. Tanja Balic on May 5th, 2009 8:13 pm

    To the Forsyth Family,

    I was really saddened to see that this wonderful man had passed. Ian was my and my sister’s dentist for many years. He was always so charming and joyful and always brought a smile to my face, even when it was half frozen.

    We share in your sadness as we discovered Ian’s obituary on the Bell/Burnaby website as we were checking the postings on our father’s obituary. We lost our dad last month from cancer as well.

    A friend sent me an email with a brief message and we used it at my father’s funeral. I am sending it to you in hope that you will remember the love and laughter I know your father brought to you. He was very proud of all of you.

    “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

    I will take a moment to think of Dr. Forsyth the next time I am skiing on Whistler.

    With our sincerest condolences,

    Tanja and Adriana Balic

  3. Margaret Weaver on December 15th, 2009 2:51 pm

    Hello Barbara, Angus, Gavin, and Fraser. A message from England, from me and my husband Chris, whose mother Dorothy I know you all remember from your very young childhood.

    Your family was an important part of Dorothy’s life, and we are very sorry to hear of the passing of Iain, a man who had great influence on my husband as a result of his honesty and genuine interest in people.

    We hope you are coping with your sad loss.

    Best wishes

    Margaret and Chris Weaver

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