It is with great sadness that the family of Leonard "Jimmy" Forrest, loving husband of Irene Martin-Forrest, wish to announce his passing which occurred on July 20, 2026, after a period of declining health, at Fredericton Hospice.  Born in Fredericton he was the son of the late James Leonard and Mabel Gwendolyne (Elliott) Forrest. 

Jimmy lived and worked in Ontario for several years retiring back to Fredericton in 2008.  He worked in waste management during his career. He was a member of the Lions Club (Toronto) and enjoyed playing darts at the RCL.

Besides his wife Irene, he is survived by his children, David (Bernice), Stephen (Mary), Cindy Forrest (Tim), his stepchildren, Richard Martin (Ann), Terry Martin (Lori), Sonia Fougere (Reg), his grandchildren, Shawn, Melissa, Sarah, Matthew, and Emily, his great- grandchildren, Aislyn, Atlas, Cohen, Mason, Adrian, Sage, Aleigha, Madison and Carly, his sister Bonita Morrison (Wayne), along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, James and Mabel, his first wife Olive, and sisters, Betty Campbell and June Goodine.

Arrangements are under the care of Bishop’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, 540 Woodstock Road (506) 458-1885.  Following cremation, the family will hold the committal service at 12:00 noon, on July 23, 2026, at the Caroll’s Cross Cemetery, 474 Caroll’s Crossing Road. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Parkinson’s Foundation or Fredericton Hospice would be appreciated.