Edition 21/2020
November 26, 2020
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DISAPPEARED HAS ANYONE SEEN JEAN FORMAN? Forman describes how the next few days unfolded - as he comes to terms with not knowing where his wife of 46 years has gone.
Mrs Forman officially became a missing person, Mr Foreman said the initial area to find her was around the home and road.
and I just knew something
may have gotten confused and gone into one of the macadamia plantations nearby. So as part of the search they had a drone looking over at night for body
started noticing changes which saw them seek medical advice. and she was eventually
Missing person: The photo released by police to show Jeans appearance.
By Alexis Galloway IT was a morning that started like any other for retired couple Roger and Jean Forman; a morning walk around their five-acre property in Brooklet, surrounded by lush foliage -followed by some gardening before lunch. Mrs Forman who was
that were calm. Most recently she began collecting feathers from around the property to create artworks which has become easier than painting or drawing as the disease has progressed. quite dry so I went and turned on all the sprinklers and Jean said she was going to go for one of her walks so I said ok,
Disease around two years ago, enjoys regular walks around
said. Around 30 minutes later
her routine. Mr Forman said because of her condition it was important to have a routine and to do activities
forever. Affectionately called Jean, the avid bird lover never made it home that day - eight weeks on she is still missing. With tears in his eyes, Mr
come back yet. I ran around the outside of the house trying to find her, I went to all the neighbours on both sides to see if they had seen her. Then I jumped in the car and drove around looking. After that I called the police for help and to see if someone may have picked her up and taken her to a police station because she would have been Pointing to the areas bordering their home, Mr after he was surrounded by the unbelievable support of the community helping to try and locate his wife. the SES, Pol Air from Sydney, drones with all the high-tech equipment, divers and the police dog. I am so appreciative for all their help. gave to find her that was truly incredible, the community really got together to help me and I very much appreciate it As the search continued and
week Jean was missing when her photo went out in the public, someone called to report they had seen a lady walking down Friday Hut Road which would mean she went further than we thought. I thought to myself, this is going to really stress her out being so lost out there alone and being confused. But then as the days turned into a month so quickly and the not knowing of where she is or without her. about these sorts of things happening, but you never he said. The Brooklet couple who spent their younger days owning and running motels
They said about six months ago she would need to go to two years so we thought she still had plenty of time because she was still able to be independent with most
people with the disease will wonder during the stages of the condition. The disease is a type of dementia affecting memory, thinking and behaviour with symptoms eventually growing severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Although there is currently no cure for the disease, treatments for symptoms are available and research continues. Mrs Forman is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of thin build, about 173cm tall, with dyed short blue hair. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.