Catherine Arnest Forsyth, 94, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. The daughter of Thomas Maund Arnest II and Bernice Halley Arnest, she was born in 1916 at Nomini Hall, Robert "Counselor" Carter's ancestral home, in Westmoreland County.
Better known as "Kitty," she received her secondary education at Cople School in Hague and attended The College of William and Mary, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Relocating with Frank to Staunton in 1964, she was employed in the Bank of America Trust Department until her retirement in 1981.
Mrs. Forsyth was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church for 46 years and was active in her community. She supported numerous local charities, including Augusta Regional SPCA and Valley Mission, and she participated in the local Meals On Wheels program, delivering meals to shut-ins.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years, and three children, Susan Parsley of Moneta, Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (retired) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie, of Colorado; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
During 11 o'clock worship Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, Trinity Episcopal Church will take a moment to honor Catherine's selfless service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart: Trinity Episcopal Church, Augusta Regional SPCA or a charity of your choice.
Condolence correspondence will be shared with family members when addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210. Published in the Staunton News Leader on February 17, 2011.
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The following was Published in the Warren Sentinel on February 17, 2011.
Catherine Arnest Forsyth, 94, departed this life Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Staunton, Va. The daughter of Thomas Maund Arnest II and Bernice Halley Arnest, she was born in her Westmoreland County, Va. home in 1916. Better known as ‘Kitty', she received her secondary education at Hague, Va. schools and attended the College of William and Mary where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Kitty worked at the Front Royal Town Hall for many years before relocating to Staunton, Va. with Frank in 1964. She retired from that city's Bank of America Trust Department in 1981. Mrs. Forsyth was active in her community and as a member of Calvary Episcopal Church while living in Front Royal. Additionally, she supported numerous local charities, including community animal welfare organizations.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years and three children; Ms. Susan Parsley of Moneta, Va., Mrs. Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (Ret) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie of Colorado, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Service arrangements are incomplete as of this announcement. In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart; Calvary Episcopal Church and the Warren County Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. Condolence correspondence to the family should be addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210.
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A Service of Committal was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11AM at the Forsyth gravesite in Prospect Hill with a large gathering of family and friends. The Committal Service was led by the Rev. Deborah Rutter of Calvary Episcopal Church. Immediately following a reception to honor the life of Catherine Arnest Forsyth was held at the Blue Ridge Shadows Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites. John Forsyth had prepared a wonderful tribute to his mother using a computer slideshow which ran throughout the reception showing the life of Catherine, Frank and her family heritage.
Better known as "Kitty," she received her secondary education at Cople School in Hague and attended The College of William and Mary, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Relocating with Frank to Staunton in 1964, she was employed in the Bank of America Trust Department until her retirement in 1981.
Mrs. Forsyth was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church for 46 years and was active in her community. She supported numerous local charities, including Augusta Regional SPCA and Valley Mission, and she participated in the local Meals On Wheels program, delivering meals to shut-ins.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years, and three children, Susan Parsley of Moneta, Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (retired) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie, of Colorado; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
During 11 o'clock worship Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, Trinity Episcopal Church will take a moment to honor Catherine's selfless service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart: Trinity Episcopal Church, Augusta Regional SPCA or a charity of your choice.
Condolence correspondence will be shared with family members when addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210. Published in the Staunton News Leader on February 17, 2011.
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The following was Published in the Warren Sentinel on February 17, 2011.
Catherine Arnest Forsyth, 94, departed this life Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Staunton, Va. The daughter of Thomas Maund Arnest II and Bernice Halley Arnest, she was born in her Westmoreland County, Va. home in 1916. Better known as ‘Kitty', she received her secondary education at Hague, Va. schools and attended the College of William and Mary where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Kitty worked at the Front Royal Town Hall for many years before relocating to Staunton, Va. with Frank in 1964. She retired from that city's Bank of America Trust Department in 1981. Mrs. Forsyth was active in her community and as a member of Calvary Episcopal Church while living in Front Royal. Additionally, she supported numerous local charities, including community animal welfare organizations.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years and three children; Ms. Susan Parsley of Moneta, Va., Mrs. Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (Ret) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie of Colorado, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Service arrangements are incomplete as of this announcement. In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart; Calvary Episcopal Church and the Warren County Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. Condolence correspondence to the family should be addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210.
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A Service of Committal was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11AM at the Forsyth gravesite in Prospect Hill with a large gathering of family and friends. The Committal Service was led by the Rev. Deborah Rutter of Calvary Episcopal Church. Immediately following a reception to honor the life of Catherine Arnest Forsyth was held at the Blue Ridge Shadows Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites. John Forsyth had prepared a wonderful tribute to his mother using a computer slideshow which ran throughout the reception showing the life of Catherine, Frank and her family heritage.
Catherine Arnest Forsyth, 94, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. The daughter of Thomas Maund Arnest II and Bernice Halley Arnest, she was born in 1916 at Nomini Hall, Robert "Counselor" Carter's ancestral home, in Westmoreland County.
Better known as "Kitty," she received her secondary education at Cople School in Hague and attended The College of William and Mary, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Relocating with Frank to Staunton in 1964, she was employed in the Bank of America Trust Department until her retirement in 1981.
Mrs. Forsyth was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church for 46 years and was active in her community. She supported numerous local charities, including Augusta Regional SPCA and Valley Mission, and she participated in the local Meals On Wheels program, delivering meals to shut-ins.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years, and three children, Susan Parsley of Moneta, Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (retired) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie, of Colorado; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
During 11 o'clock worship Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, Trinity Episcopal Church will take a moment to honor Catherine's selfless service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart: Trinity Episcopal Church, Augusta Regional SPCA or a charity of your choice.
Condolence correspondence will be shared with family members when addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210. Published in the Staunton News Leader on February 17, 2011.
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The following was Published in the Warren Sentinel on February 17, 2011.
Catherine Arnest Forsyth, 94, departed this life Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Staunton, Va. The daughter of Thomas Maund Arnest II and Bernice Halley Arnest, she was born in her Westmoreland County, Va. home in 1916. Better known as ‘Kitty', she received her secondary education at Hague, Va. schools and attended the College of William and Mary where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Kitty worked at the Front Royal Town Hall for many years before relocating to Staunton, Va. with Frank in 1964. She retired from that city's Bank of America Trust Department in 1981. Mrs. Forsyth was active in her community and as a member of Calvary Episcopal Church while living in Front Royal. Additionally, she supported numerous local charities, including community animal welfare organizations.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years and three children; Ms. Susan Parsley of Moneta, Va., Mrs. Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (Ret) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie of Colorado, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Service arrangements are incomplete as of this announcement. In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart; Calvary Episcopal Church and the Warren County Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. Condolence correspondence to the family should be addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210.
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A Service of Committal was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11AM at the Forsyth gravesite in Prospect Hill with a large gathering of family and friends. The Committal Service was led by the Rev. Deborah Rutter of Calvary Episcopal Church. Immediately following a reception to honor the life of Catherine Arnest Forsyth was held at the Blue Ridge Shadows Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites. John Forsyth had prepared a wonderful tribute to his mother using a computer slideshow which ran throughout the reception showing the life of Catherine, Frank and her family heritage.
Better known as "Kitty," she received her secondary education at Cople School in Hague and attended The College of William and Mary, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Relocating with Frank to Staunton in 1964, she was employed in the Bank of America Trust Department until her retirement in 1981.
Mrs. Forsyth was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church for 46 years and was active in her community. She supported numerous local charities, including Augusta Regional SPCA and Valley Mission, and she participated in the local Meals On Wheels program, delivering meals to shut-ins.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years, and three children, Susan Parsley of Moneta, Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (retired) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie, of Colorado; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
During 11 o'clock worship Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, Trinity Episcopal Church will take a moment to honor Catherine's selfless service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart: Trinity Episcopal Church, Augusta Regional SPCA or a charity of your choice.
Condolence correspondence will be shared with family members when addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210. Published in the Staunton News Leader on February 17, 2011.
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The following was Published in the Warren Sentinel on February 17, 2011.
Catherine Arnest Forsyth, 94, departed this life Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Staunton, Va. The daughter of Thomas Maund Arnest II and Bernice Halley Arnest, she was born in her Westmoreland County, Va. home in 1916. Better known as ‘Kitty', she received her secondary education at Hague, Va. schools and attended the College of William and Mary where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. In 1938, she married J. Frank Forsyth III and raised their family in Front Royal. Kitty worked at the Front Royal Town Hall for many years before relocating to Staunton, Va. with Frank in 1964. She retired from that city's Bank of America Trust Department in 1981. Mrs. Forsyth was active in her community and as a member of Calvary Episcopal Church while living in Front Royal. Additionally, she supported numerous local charities, including community animal welfare organizations.
Mrs. Forsyth is survived by Frank, her husband of 72 years and three children; Ms. Susan Parsley of Moneta, Va., Mrs. Bea Oettinger and her husband, Melvin, of Charlotte, N.C., and Lt. Col. (Ret) John Forsyth and his wife, Leslie of Colorado, five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Service arrangements are incomplete as of this announcement. In lieu of flowers, remembrance contributions are suggested to local organizations dear to Kitty's heart; Calvary Episcopal Church and the Warren County Humane Society, or a charity of your choice. Condolence correspondence to the family should be addressed to Bea Oettinger, 6703 Constitution Lane, Charlotte, NC 28210.
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A Service of Committal was held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11AM at the Forsyth gravesite in Prospect Hill with a large gathering of family and friends. The Committal Service was led by the Rev. Deborah Rutter of Calvary Episcopal Church. Immediately following a reception to honor the life of Catherine Arnest Forsyth was held at the Blue Ridge Shadows Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites. John Forsyth had prepared a wonderful tribute to his mother using a computer slideshow which ran throughout the reception showing the life of Catherine, Frank and her family heritage.
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