Forbes, Charles Lewis – 68, Truro. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Charles Lewis Forbes on December 9, 2009, after 45 years of living with Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Truro on July 7, 1941, he was a son of the late Charles and Kathleen (Lewis) Forbes. Lewis attended schools in Truro and then went on to study pharmacy at Dalhousie University. He worked as a Certified Drug Clerk at pharmacies in Kentville, Windsor and Hantsport, later retiring from the Zellers Pharmacy in Truro. He was a member of Windsor United Church where he served as an elder, Sunday school teacher and an active member of the men’s club. He was also a member of Pesaquid Lodge (IOOF) in Windsor and a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Windsor – the Jaycees. In Truro, Lewis was a member of First United Church, and it was in Truro that he worked tirelessly to make Truro the accessible town it is today, along with the late Raleigh Orr. In 1980, Lewis started the Disabled Consumer Society of Colchester (DCSC) and served as the first president. He was instrumental in starting a Bingo to raise funds to own and operate Able Transit. He served as a chair on the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunity and was involved at the National level with Copoh. He was involved with the MS Chapter in Truro, serving as president for a number of years. He formed Colliston House in 1983 and was the author of “Disabled, a Move in the Right Direction”, which was put on a CD Rom in 2001. Lewis was also a member of the Lions Club in Truro. He will always be remembered as a strong advocate for the rights of the disabled. He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Nancy Forbes, Falmouth; step-children, Shelly King, Truro; Christine (Darrell) Olson, Burlington, Ontario; Arthur King, Truro; grandchildren, Kristen, Dana, Erica, Martina, Mitchell, Adam, Brennen and Hanna; brother, Rollie (Liz) Forbes, Bible Hill; as well as nieces and cousins. A memorial service, beginning with a Lions Club tribute, will be held on Monday, December 14th, 2009 @ 2:00 pm at the Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro. Reception and visitation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Disabled Consumers Society. On-line condolences may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com