Passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the age of 79 years, Shirley Maxine Forester (nee Bell), beloved wife of the late Joe Forester, of Glenboro, MB.

Shirley leaves to mourn her passing her two daughters Shelley Forester of Winnipeg, MB and Sheryl Cline (Jason) & grandson William of Brandon, MB; siblings Russell Bell (Shirley) of Boissevain, MB, Sharon Andrews (Larry) of St. Rose, MB, Bob Bell (Monica) of St. Rose, MB;  sisters & brothers-in-law Doreen Bell of Outlook, SK, Gordon Forester, Ruth Forester & Sandra Forester all of Ontario, as well as numerous extended relatives.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Joe in 2000, parents William & Thelma Bell and by a brother William Bell.

A Family graveside service will take place in the Hamiota Cemetery at a later date in the summer.  Friends that so wish, memorial donations can be made in Shirley's memory to the Glenboro Cat Shelter, Box 219, Glenboro, MB, R0K 0X0.