Eben A. Forbes

Eben A. Forbes

Male 1933 - 2016  (83 years)


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  • Name Eben A. Forbes 
    Birth 24 Aug 1933  Altmar, Albion Twp., Oswego County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Death 22 Dec 2016  Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I60320  Stewartsny
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

    Father Phillip John Forbes,   b. 10 Jul 1891, Carthage, Jefferson County, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Oct 1970, Maple View, Oswego, New York, United States of America, Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Anna L. Rice,   b. 1895, Oswego County, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Jul 1944 (Age 49 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 13 Feb 1911 
    Family ID F19913  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nancy Yvonne Yerdon 
    Children 
     1. Eben Forbes,   b. 7 Mar 1955, Redfield Twp., Oswego County, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jul 1975, Oswego, Oswego County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Patricia Ann Forbes
     3. Linda Sue Forbes
    Family ID F20000  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Dec 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Eben A. Forbes, age 83, resident of Richland for the last 60 years, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Eben was born August 24, 1933 in Altmar, the son of Phillip and Anna Rice Forbes. He attended Altmar Schools. Eben married Nancy Yerdon on June 26, 1954. He was a member and employed by the Operating Engineers Local #545 in Syracuse for over 50 years. Eben was a founding member of the Redfield Fire Company and a charter member of the Northern Blue Jays Motorcycle Club. He was a former President and honorary member of Harmony Riders Association.

      Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Nancy, two daughters, Patricia Colvin of Liverpool and Linda (John) Curry of Pulaski, grandchildren, Jason Colvin (Sammie Noakes) of Woodstock, GA, Andrea Colvin (Nathan Saddler) of Watertown, Matthew (Christie) Curry of Kissimmee, FL and Thomas Curry (Taylor Newcomb) of Pulaski, great grandchildren, Logan, Alyssa and Serena, two sisters, Marry E. Morris and Cecilia Ackerman, and a legion of nieces and nephews. Eben was predeceased by one son, Eben J. Forbes who passed away July 14, 1975 and five siblings.

      Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28th, at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski, NY with a spring burial in Pulaski Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

      Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society 6725 Lyons St, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
      Eben A. Forbes, age 83, resident of Richland for the last 60 years, passed away Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse. Eben was born August 24, 1933 in Altmar, the son of Phillip and Anna Rice Forbes. He attended Altmar Schools. Eben married Nancy Yerdon on June 26, 1954. He was a member and employed by the Operating Engineers Local #545 in Syracuse for over 50 years. Eben was a founding member of the Redfield Fire Company and a charter member of the Northern Blue Jays Motorcycle Club. He was a former President and honorary member of Harmony Riders Association.

      Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Nancy, two daughters, Patricia Colvin of Liverpool and Linda (John) Curry of Pulaski, grandchildren, Jason Colvin (Sammie Noakes) of Woodstock, GA, Andrea Colvin (Nathan Saddler) of Watertown, Matthew (Christie) Curry of Kissimmee, FL and Thomas Curry (Taylor Newcomb) of Pulaski, great grandchildren, Logan, Alyssa and Serena, two sisters, Marry E. Morris and Cecilia Ackerman, and a legion of nieces and nephews. Eben was predeceased by one son, Eben J. Forbes who passed away July 14, 1975 and five siblings.

      Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28th, at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, 52 Park Street, Pulaski, NY with a spring burial in Pulaski Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1032] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1, (Name: Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;;;), Database online.
      Record for Eben A Forbes

    2. [S1074] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2, (Name: Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;;;), Database online.
      Record for Eben A Forbes

    3. [S1457] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2, (Name: Name: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;;;), Database online.
      Record for Eben A Forbes