FORBES, ALBERTA CAROLINE (NEE CROWN) On Sunday, August 9th, 2009, Alberta Caroline Forbes passed away peacefully at the Nashwaak Villa, Stanley, NB at age 90. Born September 30th, 1918 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Anna (Pearson) Crown and the widow of the late Charles Andrew Forbes. She will be missed by many, especially her immediate family, daughters Carole and Lynda Forbes of Fredericton; son-in-law Tom Oram of Saint John; nephew Raymond Crown (Joan) of Niagara Falls; grandchildren Karena Pentney (Jamie) of Calgary, Chris Wright (Kara) of Kamloops; step-grandchildren Alan Oram and Angela Mundis; great grandchildren Sierra, Tyler and Madison; grand-nieces Rae-Ann (Eric) Mills and Michelle (Mark) Godzisz; cousins Sharon (Brian) Anderson and Lindene Jervis; sisters-in-law June Kennedy (Len), Daphna Forbes (Ralph), Doris Forbes (Perry) and families. She was a second mother to Lois Shannon and Noni (Cail) Barratt. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Michelle Wells, son-in-law John Bamford, brothers George and Jimmy Crown, sisters Eula and Ilene Crown. Bertie was a member of the United Church of Canada and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 15, Marysville. She was a cook in the Air Force during WWII and actively involved with the Capital Winter Club and The Fredericton Pony Club. She never missed a horse show in support of her daughter Lynda and granddaughter Shelly or an Art and Craft Show in support of her daughter Carole. A long-time resident of Marysville and New Maryland, her home was always open to anyone who needed a place to stay. Visitation will take place from 7 to 9 PM on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 at Bishop's Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton. A service will be held at 12 Noon on August 19th, 2009 at Bishop's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mary Tingley will officiate. Bertie never wanted anyone to go hungry. Those who wish to remember her, we request monetary donations to the Fredericton Food Bank. Special thanks to the staff at Mountain View Lodge, the Fredericton and Oromocto Hospital's and the Nashwaak Villa. Everyone said, "She was a joy to care for." Online condolences may be expressed through: www.bishopsfuneralhome.com