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Rick Best June 7, 1966 - December 8, 2022

Passed peacefully away at his home in Southern Harbour on Thursday, December 8, 2022 Rick Best of Southern Harbour, age 56 years.  Predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Margaret Best; baby sister, Rhonda; great nephew, Sam Clements; father in law, Captain Jerry Hanlon.  Left with fond and loving memories his wife Teresa of 27 years.  His son, Shane (Allison); granddaughter, Sophia; sisters, Joan (Bill)Hickey, Linda (Ralph)Ryan, Carolann (Shawn)Hickey;  brothers, Leo (Cindy)Best, Rupert (Helen)Brinston, Gordon (Wendy)Brinston, his twin brother Randy (Pam)Best; mother in law, Hannah Hanlon (Charlie Lake); sister in law, Sherri Hanlon; bother in law, Jerry (Deanna)Hanlon; a large number of nieces and nephews, as well as a large number of family and friends.  Resting at the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Harbour on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3-5 & 7-9 P.M., as well as Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. There will be a wake service on Sunday, December 11 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.  from the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Harbour. Interment will follow at a later date.  His family would like to thank all their family and friends for the outpouring of support during Rick’s courageous battle.

Resting at the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Harbour on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3-5 & 7-9 P.M., as well as Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. There will be a wake service on Sunday, December 11 at 7:00 P.M. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2:00 P.M.  from the Roman Catholic Church in Southern Harbour. Interment will follow at a later date.  His family would like to thank all their family and friends for the outpouring of support during Rick’s courageous battle.

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    Mike Mulrooney says

    Teresa and family, so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I have some great memories of my time with yourself and Rick years ago. May all your memories with Rick provide you with comfort during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Rick.

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    Genevieve Slater says

    Condolences to family and friends. RIP

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    Roy Finlay says

    Condolences to Ricks family and friends may he rest in peacel

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      Howard and Madonna Power says

      Sorry to hear of Ricks passing our sincerest sympathy

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    Rhona Hynes says

    Hannah,
    condolences to your daughter and family on the passing of her husband..God Bless them all during this Christmas season…may their beautiful memories be with them always..🙏🙏

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    Ray Beck sr. says

    Sending our sincere condolences to the families, R.I.P . Rick

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    Cathy Brewer (Flynn) says

    Theresa, I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.

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    Carmelita Butland Bruce says

    Condolences to all the family of the Late Rick Best! All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and most difficult time. God Bless!

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    Grace Kearney says

    So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing – our condolences to you and all his family Teresa. God Bless.

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    Bernice and Fred Crowley says

    So sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Theresa, Shane and all his family and friends during this difficult time.

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    Kevin Finlay says

    My condolences to my nephew Ricky’s family.Ricky was one of a kind and will be missed dearly.RIP Ricky,RIP.

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    Frank and Ada Warren says

    Sorry for your loss condolences ti the family

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    Doreen & Tom Ryan says

    Teresa,Shane & all of Ricky’s Family
    We are very sorry for your Loss. Our Sincere Condolences to you all. I hope you can take some comfort knowing your loved one is no longer suffering & is at peace.
    Rest in Peace Ricky…You certainly fought a very hard battle ….God Bless

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    Rom Dalton says

    To Theresa and all Ricks family
    Sorry to hear of Ricks passing, Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time

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      Doug & Carol Reid says

      To Teresa & Family
      Saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. Sending You our deepest condolences, letting You know You are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

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    Edward Fahey says

    Condolences to Rick’s family and friends. May your soul rest in peace and may you live on in their memories of you. Hold those memories close.

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    AGNES AND ANDYCAREEN says

    Sincere condolences to all the family on Ricks passing.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time .Take Care of one another.
    Andy and Agnes Careen

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    Max and Marina Warren says

    Thinking about you during this difficult time of Ricky’s passing.

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    James P. Healey says

    Sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences to Randy and all the families.

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    Donna says

    Sending sincere condolences to Teresa and family. So sorry to hear of Ricks passing, Gone way to soon. He was a guy who was full of fun and silliness and that will be missed. RIP my friend. Bless you all

    Donna Beck St. Lawrence
    Don Beck British Columbia

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