Margaret Gail Forbes, 64, passed away on September 27, 2014 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. She was predeceased by her parents, Julian A. Forbes and Sophie Jorsz Forbes; and a sister, Lydia Forbes Hermann.
She was a native of Norfolk, Virginia and retired to Chesapeake after a successful career in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Left to cherish her memory are her niece Laura Hermann; nephew, Michael Hermann (Dana); brother John Forbes (Barbara); sister Katherine Estes (James); brother in law Russell Hermann; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Margaret was a remarkable sister, friend, aunt. She loved her family devotedly and without reservation. Everyone who knew her loved her. She was an avid traveler, animal lover, and bird watcher.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund or Norfolk SPCA. A celebration in her honor will be held at a later date.
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Margaret Gail Forbes may your dear heart and mind be at rest.
Margaret was a neighbor in Pottstown. She was a very cute face and soft spirit. We use to see her riding her bike, taking her snow ski’s out, planting flowers, and worried about her cat. She would police her cat when it was outside like she was the Mom.
Margaret was a private person, we would briefly talk out back. She and her sister that was up here came in our home one evening for a short time.
We missed Margaret so much and worried and prayed for her. I put her name in our church bulletin for added prayers.
Margaret had a green thumb and lovely flowers. While she was away we tried to tend if something was leaning too much. We are so sad that Margaret had to go, but now she is in the arms of her maker and fully understands that her work here is done.
I believe that God comes and gets us 2 weeks prior to our passing. I think God takes us spiritually out of this world. Our body remains so family can accept and adjust to what is coming.
Margaret is amongst the flowers and in the arms of Our Lord. She is whole again and she smiles.
What more can I say that Leona hasn’t already expressed. Margaret would tell us she was blessed with such great neighbors and likewise the same. When she left Pottstown for Virginia she was greatly missed (along with the beautiful gardens she kept). Now she is missed even more. My sincere condolences to the family, especially Katherine and Laura who were very close to her in recent years. May Margaret rest peaceably in the presence of the Lord our God.
What more can I say that Leona hasn’t already expressed. Margaret would tell us she was blessed with such great neighbors and likewise we were blessed with Margaret as a neighbor, too. When she left Pottstown for Virginia she was greatly missed (along with the beautiful gardens she kept). Now she is missed even more. My sincere condolences to the family, especially Katherine and Laura who were very close to her in recent years. May Margaret rest peacefully in the presence of the Lord our God.
May the beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time. May you also find much comfort in God’s promise of life without end on a Paradise earth. Matt 5:5 & Psalms 37:11, 29