Obituary of Leo LaForest

Suddenly but peacefully at home on Christmas day, 2015; Leo Charles Joseph La Forest of Woodstock passed away at the age of 60 years. Beloved son of the late Gerard and Lillian (nee Levesque) La Forest and stepson of the late Percy Scheel. Dearly loved “Dad” of Amy Landry (Chris), Lindsay Dolson (Bob Rowley) and Michael La Forest, all of Woodstock. Former husband of Kim Smith. Cherished “Grampa” of Sydney, Noah, Emmit, Leila, Addison and Maya. Dear brother of Loretta Schlievert (Gordon), Dianne O’Connor (Todd) and Richard La Forest (Jean) and stepbrother of Margaret Ann Koss (Ken), Donna Fleury (Maurice), Paul Scheel (Wendy), Randy Scheel (Roseanne), Debbie Coe (Kevin) and Carol Kidd (Bob). Predeceased by 3 brothers: Jim, Gerry (late Ida) and Maurice (late Elaine) La Forest and a stepsister, Judy Fleury (late Elwood). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends were invited to join Leo’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., and again on Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Leo, please consider a donation to CHEO.