William Best (1923 - 2018)

Born 25 Apr 1923 in Wesleyville, Newfoundland

Ancestors

Died 10 Jul 2018 at age 95 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Biography

William was born in 1923. He was the son of Wilfred Best and Lavina Sturge. He passed away in 2018.

Obituary

Best, William — Passed away in the presence of family on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Glenbrook Lodge, at the age of 95 years. He is predeceased by his wife Neta Best (February 2018); parents: Fred Elvina Best; siblings: Millicent (Robert), Clyde (Lilly), Alex (Ella), Alicia, Neta. Leaving to mourn his daughter Genevieve (Ken Lawrence); granddaughters: Stacey (Steve Chipun), Shelley; step-granddaughters: Tracy (Fergus Murphy), Stephanie, Kerry (Troy Arsenault); great-grandchildren: Nicolas, Julia, Annike, Matthew; brothers: Gladstone (Audrey deceased), Fred (Louise), Albert (Marguerite), Robert (Daphne); sisters: Joyce Best, Major Marcella (Major William Hopkins), Irene (Walter Jacobs); brother-in-law: Baxter Brown; sisters-in-law: Maggie Alice Hunt. As well as numerous nieces, nephews friends. Special thanks to Glenbrook Lodge for their care compassion to Bill over the last 4 years. Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 2-4pm 7-9pm. Funeral service to take place on Thursday, July 12. 2018 at 2:00pm from the Barrett’s Chapel. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Last Post Fund. To view the online guestbook or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.barretts.ca

Sources

• Obituary Listing, https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4055624/William-Best: accessed 5 Jan 2021