Ireland, Forrest E., 87, Presque Isle; in Presque Isle, May 25, 2008. At Forest’s request, there will be a private graveside service held at the Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.
PRESQUE ISLE – Forrest E. Ireland, 87, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at home in Presque Isle surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1920 in Presque Isle, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Ames) Ireland. 
Forrest farmed for thirty-five years in Presque Isle and was also a veteran of WWII. He enjoyed watching the Red Sox, Celtics, and Patriots as well as going to the harness races and fishing. He also enjoyed going and watching all of his grandchildren at their sporting events.
He is survived by two sons, Jack Ireland and his wife Lorie of Mapleton and Terry Ireland and his wife Debi of Bowdoinham; three daughters, Jill Williams of Saco, Jean Wiggins and her husband Arlington of Mars Hill and Ginger Grivois and her husband Kirk of Presque Isle. Forrest also had seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Heidi Connor, Arlie Wiggins, Andrew, Eric, and Amy Grivois, Kailee and Megan Ireland, and Caitlin and Jared Watson. He was predeceased by his wife Maxine (Walton) Ireland in 2001 and a brother, Philip in 2005.
At Forrest’s request there will be a private graveside service held at the Fairmount Cemetery with Rev Larry Palmer officiating. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Logan P. Graves Foundation, c/o Robert Graves Jr., P.O. Box 429, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
