Gerard Forest was born in Brokton, Massachusetts, July 8, 1934 to the parents of John
& Irene Forest. His only brother, Dr Robert C. Forest is deceased. Gerard grew up as
an Altar Boy in the Catholic Church. and later joined the Air Force working as a
Bomber Aircraft Refueler. He also served in the Korean War. He also worked with
combat systems engineering. He also had a passion for technology and inventions. He
married (Ann Marie Forest (predeceased) and they had eight children: namely,
Elizabeth, Cheryl, Jerry, Michelle, Denise, Ann, Gerard Jnr, and predeceased Danielle.
Gerard predeceased his second wife Therese Ann with surviving daughter, Kelly.
Today, Gerard is survived by his last wife, Charmaine Hopal Forest and son, Andre
Forest. Gerard is blessed with 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and one great
great grandchild.
After serving in the military with honors, he worked with Draco Engineering until he
retired. He was loved by all his associates, family and best friend, Dave Kendall, now
deceased..