Bill Forsythe

[Guest]

I started a model of the Jodrey for Bill shortly before going through a divorce a few years ago. Unfortunately when I lost my house to the ex, I lost the ability to build my models. I mailed the half built kit back to Bill and never heard if he completed it. I was notified on FaceBook last week of Bills passing. Shocking and sad. I enjoyed our conversations.

(The original) Mich Bob

[Lady Pirate 1]

I first "met" Bill through boatnerd around 2003. I had mentioned that I was going up to Port Huron to Frank Mayes lecture and was going to buy his new book, which was going to stamped with a "45th Anniversary of the Carl D Bradley- First Day Issue." He said he wished that he could go but it was too far, so I offered to pick up a book for him and he could pay me later. Mr. Mayes inscribed it to Bill ,and I mailed it to him. He was really happy to get the book. We kept in touch on a regular basis after that, exchanging boat photos, postcards and articles.

You're right, Pat, this is very sad. Imagine what his family is going through.

[Neil Walsh]

He gave me a whole set of plans for the Roy A. Jodrey. He knew this ship inside ans out.

You will be missed Bill.

[Pat Carey]

I never met Bill, though we only lived about 15 miles apart. I certainly enjoyed his posts, and he was quite helpful to me a few times. I had heard about the incident in Fairport on the morning it happened, but didn't know it was Bill until the story appeared in the Democrat & Chronicle. Very very sad.

[Guest]

The Rochester newspaper says he jumped in front of the train. Its too bad he couldn't get the help he needed to avoid feeling that this was the only solution. I remember meeting him a few times at the boatnerd gatherings at the Welland

[Les Weston]

I was also shocked. Bill and I had some e-mail discussions regarding the Cyprus and Jodrey. He was a fount of information on Great Lakes History.

He will be sorelt missed.

[Guest]

I agree, Violet. We had many great conversations over the years and he added a lot to this forum. Rest in Peasce, Bill.

Dave Nobbe, Oshkosh

[Lady Pirate 1]

I was shocked and saddened to read about Bill's death on the newspage. You will be missed, Bill. Rest in peace.