Of Guelph, passed away at his home with family by his side on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in his 63 year. Beloved husband and best friend of Heather for 34 years. Dear father of Alan Martin, Nicole (Troy) Breese. Loving grandfather of Austin, Lauren, Summer, Evan, Aaliyah, Avery. Predecased by parents Charles and Anne Deforest as well as his brother Tom. Survived by siblings Les (Donna) Deforest, Peter Deforest, Mary Deforest, Don Deforest, Lori Dube, Cheryl (Murray) Johnson, Marlene Holden (Scott). Will be missed by many nieces and nephews and relatives. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL(519-822-0051/www.wallcustance.com). At Alan’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Special thanks for the care provided by Dr. Spadafora and the Bayshore Nursing staff. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Make a Wish would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Alan Deforest in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 2:30 pm.