The death of Arthur Henry DeForest of Waterford occurred on May 27, 2006 at the Sussex Health Centre. Arthur was born at Waterford in 1915 a son of the late John and Iva (Flewelling) DeForest. He operated a Blacksmith Shop for 60 years and was a mail driver for 40 years. Arthur is survived by his wife Laura M. (Clain) DeForest, daughter Heather Smith (Robert), Waterford, grandchildren Craig Smith, Waterford and Nadine D'Souza (Alan), Ottawa, ON, four great grandchildren; Jenna Brice, Kieran and Harper, brother Kenneth, Waterford, sister in law Marjorie DeForest, Salisbury and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers George and Clarence and sisters Ruth Silliphant and Annie Sabo. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, Sussex (506-433-2133) on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday May 31, 2006 at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at Creightonville Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church or the C.N.I.B. would be appreciated.