Patricia Forbes

Our beloved Mother, Patricia Forbes passed away quietly August 5, 2023 in Madison, WI.  Pat was a long time Madison resident and loved her husband, Ed, family, home and city. She resided in the Dudgeon Monroe St. neighborhood for 73 years.

Pat was most proud of her family and took great joy as her children attained degrees and again as her grandchildren progressed with degrees and careers.

Long time Madison friends and new friends from trips were a source of great joy for her. Pat loved spending time with her niece Lynn Maglio, Lynn’s family and great friends Marilee, Randy, Wilma, Marge, Jenny, Nancy and so many others.

Pat was a lifelong reader and learner. Self-taught in many areas she was constantly reaching out with new ideas and trying new technologies.   She believed strongly in justice, democracy and institutions.  She was involved in many local political campaigns and never shied away from contacting local representatives with ideas, suggestions or concerns. Pat never failed to vote!

The Badgers, Packers and Brewers were her teams. She loved sports and could hold her own on players, coaches and games. She supported family members as they competed and never missed a game. 

Pat often sacrificed for others and gave much of herself. While we are heartened that she will find peace and join her family that preceded her.  We are saddened to lose her strong presence and guidance.

“Heaven was in her eye, in every gesture dignity and grace” John Milton

Survived by her four children;  Jeff (Cathy) Forbes, Missy (Dean) Currier, Karen (Gwain) Yee, Steve (Dominique) Forbes, Grandchildren;  William (Meagan) Forbes, Peter (Meghan Hemken) Forbes, Brock (Meredith) Currier, Grant (Hannah Zacher) Yee, Hannah Yee, Ben Forbes, Ellie Forbes, Great Grandchildren; Joseph and Henry Forbes and Wyatt Currier, Nieces and Nephew; Susan, Pam, Theresa, Sandy - Bennington, Lynn Maglio and Mike Parkinson

There will be a private family service at Forest Hill.

A Celebration of Life event for friends and family will be held Sunday, August 13^th 11:30-2:30 at the Great Dane Hilldale. 

In leu of flowers, we would kindly ask a donation be made in Pat’s honor to the Dane County Humane Society or the UW Friends of the Arboretum. 

Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

3610 Speedway Road  Madison

(608) 238-3434