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FORBES, Donald Rossell ---- On Friday, January 14, 2005 in his 85th year, Don died peacefully in Toronto after an illness borne with grace and courage. Beloved husband of Peggy for 62 years, loving father of Jock (wife Rosemarie) of Sudbury and Diana of North Bay and dear grandpa to Sarah, Elizabeth and Julie. Also survived by his brother Bob of Montreal and nephews Robert Forbes (wife Elaine and children Bob and Sarah) of Oakville and Bill Stewart (wife Sylvia and children Geoffrey, Stephanie, Katie and Sean) of London and niece Janet Stewart of London. As a banker's son, Don's family moved frequently: Windsor, Woodstock, Galt, St. Catherines, Toronto and Kitchener. During World War II, Don served as an infantry officer with the Essex Scottish, the Highland Light Infantry and the Regina Rifles. He was a company commander on the second wave of Canadians to land on Juno Beach on D-Day. After the war, he moved to Sudbury as a reporter and photographer for The Sudbury Star and then on to Little Current where he was an editor of the Manitoulin Expositor. In 1952 he returned to Sudbury to become an insurance adjuster and eventual co-owner of Gilday & Stewart. Over the years he played an active role in the Canadian Insurance Adjusters Association, drafting their constitution and serving a term as Ontario Chairman. With family, he also enjoyed building a camp at Willisville, hunting, fishing, gardening and wine making. In 1976 he joined Maltmans, a Toronto Insurance Adjusting firm. Don retired in 1995, taking up international travel with Peggy, although summers were spent at the Willisville camp. In later years, Don enjoyed his life membership in the Royal Canadian Military Institute, carpentry projects (no power tools), regular walks, cooking and a good book and drink. Don will be remembered for his attention to accuracy, his Scottish thriftiness and his concern for others. He enjoyed the company of family and friends from all generations and walks of life. There will be a private family service. Friends are welcome to attend a celebration of Don's life at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, 426 University Avenue, Toronto at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22. Donations in Don's memory may be made to The Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2M9 or The Salvation Army, 1645 Warden Avenue, Toronto M2P 2A8.