Obituary of Amy Forsyth

FORSYTH: AMY FRANCES (née: MALLETT) was born on June 16, 1926 and passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the age of 93 years 11 months having lived a long and fruitful life. She passed away peacefully at the Assiniboine Center with her son and daughter at her side. Amy was predeceased by her husband, Ivan in 2018; one daughter, Judy in 1974; two sons, Gordon in 1994 and Ken in 2007; one son-in-law Allan Rempel and three brothers, Albert, Ronald and Cliff. Left to mourn is her daughter, Dianne (Rempel) and son, Doug (Roxanne); 13 grandchildren Keith, Marlene, Dawn (Mark) and Phillip; Robert (Kim), Tanaya, and Christina; Ben (Jacklyn), Matt (Katherine), and Graham (Aislinn); Jonathan, Andrew (Chelsea), and Sabrina (Drake) and 11 great grandchildren; Meghan and Breanna; Alea, Loranne, Renae and Aaron; Bryce; Jackson and Hudson; Calvin; Orion and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Amy was the only daughter of Fred and Agnes Mallett. She spent her early years in Elkhorn, MB. When Amy grew up she moved to Sudbury, ON. where she worked for Eaton's. Amy was transferred to Brandon where she met and married Ivan Forsyth. After several moves they settled in Brandon where they raised five children. While raising their children Amy worked at the Dutch Mill Bakery. After retirement, Amy and Ivan joined a tour group and were off to see the world. They travelled to many countries in Europe and well as down under to Australia and New Zealand. The last five years were spent at Rotary villas on 10th Street in Brandon. Amy was instrumental in getting the Whist Club going and would invite any new resident to join them. She was very excited with the number of people that would show up each week. Amy also participated in many of the other activities and thoroughly enjoyed them. On April 24, Amy was taken to the hospital. Many thanks to the staff of the Assiniboine Center who treated her with dignity and respect, eagerly attending to all her needs while she was there. A Celebration of life will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332 8th Street on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Amy may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2T5 or to a charity of your choice.

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