CAMBRIDGE - Justin DeForest, 39, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2025.

He was born in Attleboro to the late Robert DeForest Jr. and Christine (Walker) Robertson.

Justin had a heart of gold. He loved making people laugh and was goofy. Justin enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. He also loved hanging out with his friends and listening to rap music .During his career in ironwork, he helped build roller coasters in Utah and buildings in Boston. He was a big Pats and Celts fan.

He is survived by his daughter Victoria; his siblings Daniel DeForest and his partner Tiffany Mullins of Franklin, Crystal DeForest and her partner Kyle Massey of North Attleboro, Emily Conley and her partner Ayden Robitaille of Attleboro, Nicole Fleck of Attleboro and Stephanie Bauer and her husband Glen of North Attleboro; his grandpop Robert DeForest Sr of North Attleboro; and his nieces and nephews Kendra, Kylie, Kaylee, Emma Rose, DJ, Felicia, Nova-Leigh, Jayden, Trystan, Tyson, Aryia, Caleb, Olivia, Madeline, and Mia. He has also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Justin is also survived by Karen O'Malley who was a mother figure to him - she took him, cared for him and helped him out.

In addition to his parents, Justin was predeceased by his grandmother Constance DeForest and his brother Robert "Bobby" DeForest III.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 4 to 7 PM in the Foley-Cook New Day Cremation and Funeral Care, 126 S. Main St., Attleboro, MA. For memorial register, please visit www.newdayfunerals.com.