George "Joe" Forbes, 60, of West Stockbridge, died Friday, Aug 26th at BayState Medical Center in Springfield as a result of injuries received in an auto-truck accident in Dalton on August 24th. He was born in Pittsfield on March 19, 1956 the son of Patricia A. Blache Forbes and the late George M. Forbes. He was a 1974 graduate of Lee High School. "Joe" was a self-employed carpenter starting his business in Lee in 1990 under the name of Carpentry ETC. Besides his mother of Stockbridge, he leaves his three brothers: Michael "Mike" Forbes of Lee, Raymond "Squeege" Forbes of Lee and Thomas "Tom" Forbes and his wife Coke of Stockbridge. He also leaves two nephews: Scott and Jared. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. A reception celebrating Joe's life will held Saturday, September 17th, 1PM to 4PM at Tom and Coke's home, 9 Glendale Middle Rd., Stockbridge. All are invited to stop by and share their memories of Joe with the family. If you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures please visit our web site at www.kellyfuneralhome.net