Passed away from cancer on September 18th at age 55. He died peacefully at home in Beaverton in the presence of his loved ones. He was an accomplished furniture maker, proprietor and author, who was devoted to responsible woodworking and environmental conservation through his work with the Forest Stewardship Council. He was currently on the board of directors of The Furniture Society. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa, children, Brad, Kevin and Alison, parents Ann, and Johann (Anneliese), brothers Richard and Darryl, father-in-law Murray Forbes (Barb) (late Betty), and his many Forbes in-laws. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, September 22nd from 2 – 4 and 6 – 9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations can be made to the Furniture Society at, thefurnituresociety.org, or to Hearth Place.
