Elizabeth 'Beth' Groves (Forrest)
Born: August 15th, 1931
Passed in: North Sydney
Passed on: March 19th, 2015
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beautiful woman, Elizabeth Mae (Beth) Groves. Beth passed away unexpectedly at the Northside General Hospital on March 19, 2015, while recovering from a fall.
She was the daughter of the late Peter and Edith Forrest.
Beth was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who touched the hearts of all who knew her. She took great pleasure in spending time with her family and friends, when they stopped in for a chat. She was known for always having an open door, a delicious meal, a kind word and for her quick wit. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Beth is survived by her children, Leonard 'Chippy' (Katie), Gary, Glenda, Gail (Nicky), Colleen (Sandy) and Christal (Dwayne). Brothers, David, Edward and Charles Forrest, by her sister and closest friend, Linda Bradley. Also by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband Leonard 'Lenny,' children, Kelly, Joseph and Brett, brothers, Willus, Peter, George and Alexander, sisters, Della MacEacheran, Agnes Penny, Mary Forrest and Edith Young.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit mom during her stay at Northside General. Your visits brought a smile to her face and joy to her days. She enjoyed every second she spent with you. We would also like to thank all of the amazing staff at Northside General for their care and attention to our mom. God Bless you all.
Visitation for the late Mrs. Groves will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Fillmore & Whitman Funeral Home, 10 Clyde Ave., Sydney Mines, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Beth’s name, may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
Expressions of sympathy can be forwarded to Beth’s family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.
Fly high beautiful, take your place amongst the stars for us.
You will be the brightest, and the one we need to guide us.
