Passed peacefully away in St. John’s, surrounded by his loving family William Francis Best, eldest resident of Southern Harbour, aged 90 years on August 23, 2021. A man of great faith and family devotion. Predeceased by his son Terry, son in law Shawn Hanlon, sisters Ester Whiffen, Rhoda Whiffen, Mary Ellen Lynch, Violet Whiffen, Catherine Hutchings; brothers Patrick and Malcolm Best and his parents Bridget and John Best. Leaving to mourn his loving and devoted wife Annie of 62 years. His daughters, Dianne (Jim), and Dora of St. John’s; sons, John of Paradise, and Martin of Mount Pearl; dearly loved grandchildren, Stephanie, Terrence, Brandon and Brittany, Marty, Steven (mother Sharon) and Karsen (mother Kim); his cherished great grandchildren, Abigail, Maria and Henry; sisters, Martha, Josephine and Cecilia of Southern Harbour; brother Alex of Southern Harbour; sisters in law Mary Lannon, Jenny Follett, Julia (Leo) Gambin, Theresa (Jim) Barry, Irene Ryan, Bernadette (Kevin) Best, Elaine (Tony) Best; brothers in law, Tom (Jean) Ryan, Gerald Ryan, Vince Ryan and David Ryan. As well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Christ the King Church, Southern Harbour, with visitation Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday, August 27, 2021, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Funeral to take place on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 3 p.m. from the Christ the King Church in Southern Harbour. Due to local Covid-19 restrictions space at the church for the funeral service will be limited. Please contact John at 690-6528 or Martin at 765-5667 to confirm space is available. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations to the Heart and Stroke Association. Special thank you to his care workers Frances, Madonna, Paul, Richard, Innocent, Ezechiel and Abraham who were so caring and respectful. We will be forever thankful. Thank you to Dr. Greenland, Dr. MacDonald, the Community Health Nurses and the Community Paramedic team. Thank you also to Deanne Penney for his hair cuts and the laughs.
“Rest easy now in the arms of the Lord. Your journey is over.”
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Angela & Bill Crowley says
August 26, 2021 at 11:11 amAnnie & Family.
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Deepest condolences to you and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sherry Dawe says
August 26, 2021 at 11:24 amDianne & Jim & Family So sorry for your loss. Cherish all the happy memories you shared with him. Thinking of all of you and the Best family at this time.
Lorraine Quinlan says
August 26, 2021 at 11:40 amCondolences Dora to you and your family at this most difficult time.My thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏
Roland says
August 26, 2021 at 11:47 amAunt Annie and family I am saddened by the lost of a great uncle and person that I shared so much with growing up. I think back to the punt out on the flake ground and tell uncle Will I got the big one this morning and he would say no you didn’t and he would show me the big fish he caught. Lol. May God comfort you guys during this sadness but I am sure uncle Will would want us to cherish his memories and laughter that he was well know for as mom would say Bill time for you to go home and stop tormenting. Lol. God Bless you all. Hugs from Roland and Family.
Madonna McCarthy says
August 26, 2021 at 11:59 amSo sorry to hear. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. 😥🤗🙏
Brenda and Winston says
August 26, 2021 at 12:08 pmMartin, we were so sorry to get the news of your dad’s passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don Hiscock says
August 26, 2021 at 12:13 pmI knew Bill when we worked with Terra Nova Tel and before. A very fine man. To his wife and family, please accept our sincere condolence. Rest In peace my friend
Florence and Jerry Oliver says
August 26, 2021 at 12:40 pmDeepest sympathy to the Best family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you rest in peace Bill 🙏
Tony & Viola Mulrooney says
August 26, 2021 at 12:47 pmSorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you guys at this time.
May he rest in peace.
Ken and natasha baker says
August 26, 2021 at 12:50 pmMartin and family
so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family through this difficult time.
Peter Tracey says
August 26, 2021 at 1:18 pmSo sorry you loss Dora….Thinking of you all at this difficult time!,
Betty & Dale Goobie says
August 26, 2021 at 1:39 pmMartin and family – we are so so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones right now. May your dad rest in eternal peace.
Ryan Kavanagh says
August 26, 2021 at 1:56 pmMartin, from your friends in the Mile One boiler room and maintenance department, our deepest condolences to you, your mother and your entire family. From the stories you’ve told us about him we can tell he was a great man who will be dearly missed. 90 years is a good, long life and I know your family will cherish and celebrate the great memories he inspired over his many years. May he rest in peace, and his memories bring you comfort.
Marie Upshall says
August 26, 2021 at 2:17 pmJohn, Karsen, & all the Best families, we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult. Hold close the memories. Hugs to you all.
Bill , Edna & Marie Upshall
Chance Cove
Everett Saunders says
August 26, 2021 at 8:34 pmKnew Bill from our working days at CNT and Terra Nova Tel sorry to hear of his passing my condolences to the family
Bernice Best says
August 26, 2021 at 10:23 pm(Aunt)Annie,John,Marty ,Dianne and Dora I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.(Uncle) Will was a wonderful person and I’m sure you all have great memories of him that will bring some comfort on the difficult days ahead.God Bless you all and take care. Bernice Best,Arnold’s Cove Stn.
Doreen Ryan says
August 26, 2021 at 11:15 pmAnnie & family
we are so very sorry for your loss,condolences to all the family.
God Bless you All
Roseanna & Heber Young says
August 26, 2021 at 11:50 pmAunt Annie and family I am saddened to hear of Uncle Will passing. I always admired his strong faith and commitment to his family. Rest In Peace Uncle Will.
Robert Thomas Francis Smith says
August 27, 2021 at 1:43 pmAnnie, Dora, Diane, Martin , John, Brittany and family, So sad to learn of another loss in your family. We heard Dora speak of her Dad many times and he was loved as he loved. It was clear that he was a good Husband, good Father and a good Grandfather. It is goodness that lives on in his children and grandchildren. May his good humor, his acts of love comfort you in this time of loss. Ella, Robert and family
Gord, Daphne, and Sarah Taylor says
August 27, 2021 at 9:15 pmMartin and family sorry to hear of your loss. Martin spoke highly of him at work and at least he got the chance to grace this world for 90 yrs and touch many lives I’m sure. You are all in our thought and prayers. May the good Lord stand beside you during this time.
Andy and Pat leonard says
September 2, 2021 at 8:39 amAnnie and family
So sorry to hear of your loss, I know he will be missed. our condolences are with you all.
God bless
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