Raymond C. Forrest, 92, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Hospice & Community Care. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Sterling) Forrest.
After graduating from high school, Raymond spent much of his career with Sperry New Holland eventually retiring as Plant Manager.
In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was also an avid carpenter and enjoyed renovating their home and cabin in his retirement.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by two daughters, Carol Sneath-Zeiders (wife of Vinnie) and Cathy Strawser (wife of Barry) and a son, David Forrest (husband of Cara). Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jennifer, Chad, Katie, Andrew and the late Melissa Ann Sneath; great-grandchildren, Emma, Wyatt, Shane and Kyle; and a brother, Richard Forrest. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert Forrest.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 141 E. Orange St. Lancaster, PA 17602 on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit: www.DeBordSnyder.com
Karen SantaCruz says
He will be greatly missed
Jeannette Drybred Weitzel says
Many fond memories of Ray from my Dad’s years at New Holland, Mountville plant. He was an Institution! Lovingly referred to as the Little General, the place ran like clockwork! Rest well sir!
Jeannette Drybred Weitzel
Jeannette Drybred Weitzel says
Many fond memories of Ray from my Dad’s years at New Holland, Mountville plant. He was an Institution! Lovingly referred to as the Little General, the place ran like clockwork! Rest well sir!
Jeannette Drybred Weitzel
Gladys Drybred says
My sincere sympathy Pat to you and all the family. Ray was a friend in so many ways to our family. So many great memories. He was right there to offer help when Wendy died. So many NH memories. Of course there was the joking around between him and Lloyd about being related (not) because his Aunt Lena was married to Lloyd’s Uncle John. As I said so many memories. May you cherish your memories as our family will ours. Sorry I couldn’t be there for the service but know I was thinking of you.