Ralph B. Best
November 4, 1950 to December 18, 2020
Obituary
To view the funeral service for Mr. Ralph Best on Tuesday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. please click on the link below:
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Ralph B. Best, aged 70, of Merasheen Island, Placentia Bay, passed away peacefully at home on December 18th, surrounded by family, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ralph stayed true to form right up until the end, reminiscing in his final moments about skidoo trips with Lloyd and the boys, driving the California coastline with Margaret, building the cabin in Tors Cove, countless family dinners and the many wonderful parties filled with music and friends.
Ralph was a proud Newfoundlander. One of his favourite things to do was to take friends and family (and sometimes complete strangers!) out for a run on the boat so they could admire the splendor of the Atlantic Ocean and our dramatic coastline. Just last year he completed a marine navigation course at the College that he had always wanted to do. His first mate was his granddaughter Maren who started sailing lessons at age 7 and has developed the same love and respect for the water that he had.
It has been said that a man’s friendships are one of the best measures of his worth. If that is the case, then Ralph was rich indeed. He had so many friendships, all of which he cherished.
Ralph loved his career in the insurance industry as a claims manager. His knowledge and connections were unmatched. A highlight for him was his term as national president of the Claims Managers Association and the party he put together for them at the Newfoundland conference. Ralph continued to work right up until the end, attending mediations and settlement conferences just weeks before he passed, working on files in his hospital bed, not because he had to, but because he enjoyed it so much.
Most of all though, Ralph was a family man. He was a devoted husband, father, brother and granda. There is nothing Ralph would not do for his family. He loved them with all his heart.
Left to mourn are: his loving wife Margaret (Walsh); his daughter Erin Best and her partner Trent Horne; his son Andrew Best, his wife Jenny Gear and their children Maren and Bridget Best; his sister Anita Best and daughter Kate Power; his brother Brian Best (Diane Flynn); his sister Gladys Stacey and family; sister-in-law Cathy Best and her children Tim Best (Ralph’s godson) and Sarah Best (Brad Smart); also, the Walsh Family, in particular Elizabeth Walsh and her sons and daughters who were like brothers and sisters to Ralph.
Ralph was predeceased by: his father George Frederick Best, his mother Elsie Genevia Best (Reid), his best friend and brother Lloyd Best, his father-in-law Martin Walsh, and his sister-in-law Lucy Costello (Walsh).
Ralph’s family and especially Margaret wish to thank all the healthcare professionals who helped Ralph along his journey. We were grateful for them every day. Each and every one, without exception, gave him phenomenal care and exhibited tremendous compassion.
Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Sunday, December 20th from 6-9pm and Monday, December 21st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Due to Covid, the funeral service will be limited to immediate family, but it will be live-streamed on the Carnell’s website at 1pm on Tuesday, December 22nd.
When Ralph was diagnosed with cancer everyone showed up to share their support. Instead of being sad, Ralph expressed his gratitude to us all. He said he was lucky in life, lucky in family and lucky in friends. We were all lucky to have him. Ralph always celebrated life and would want us to celebrate his. May your next rum and coke be a toast to Ralph!
If you wish to send something, in lieu of flowers please send donations to the Tors Cove Cemetery Committee, Tors Cove, A0A 4A0 (e-transfer to hrokeefe@nf.sympatico.ca) or the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com.
I am so sorry for your loss, Margaret. I just learned the news from Sharon Trueman Goodyear. My condolences to you and your family. Caroline Stone
I’m so sorry for your loss
Margaret and Erin, I am so sorry that your loving and talented husband and father, Ralph has passed. All my sympathy and condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Condolences from Eugene, Mildred, Frank, Gordon and Terry Connors.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear husband Ralph. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Hugs.
Ralph was a good friend in high school. He was a good man with a good attitude towards life. A genuine, fine fellow..
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing Margie. Brenda & Jimmy Ryan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Doug & Judy Best
Margie
We were so sorry to hear about Ralph’s passing…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Cyril and Jean Sturge
We are so sorry to hear about Ralph.you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Margaret,
We are so sorry to hear about your father’s passing.
May the memories of all of the wonderful experiences you had together help to sustain you as you grieve his passing.
We extend our sincere condolences to you and your family, at this time.
Blessings to all of you. We are thinking about you.
Take care.
Linda Coles & Ches Keats
So sorry, Margaret, for your loss.
To all Ralph’s family, my sincere condolence on the loss of your loved one. Death is always dfficulty but at this time the pandemic and the proximity to Christmas heighten the sense of loss and grief. May you know much peace , comfort and strength.
Theresa Ryan
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Jim and Mary Monster
Andrew and Erin. I was saddened when I heard of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom and all of your family. God Bless!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at these difficult times may god bless
Margaret; Erin and Andrew we were so very saddened with the news os Ralph’s passing. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He enjoyed life to the fullest and loved to play guitar and sing. He will be missed by everyone. Condolences to all the family.
Margaret and Family…so very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. We feel very blessed to have known Ralph and send our thoughts and prayers to you at this time.
Karen and Leif
Our sincere condolences to All the Best family at this sad time.
Irene Brown and Fergus O’Byrne
Margaret – I was so sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. I send sincere condolences to you and your family. Yvonne Andrews
Saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
I would like to express my sincere condolences to Margaret, Andrew and Erin. I always have fond memories of Ralph from working with him for 8 years in the insurance industry; always a gentleman. One of my favorite memories of Ralph is from a staff Christmas function when he played his guitar and sang “Old Christmas Card” , he sang it beautifully. He will be surely missed.
So very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. ❤️
Margaret and family,
My sincere condolences to you and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Royle
Margaret
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
We would like to express our condolences to the entire family on the loss of Ralph. Although we did not get to meet him we did get to know a little of him from discussions with Bonnie and Gerry. Our thought and prayers are with the family at this time.
Margaret, Erin and Andrew,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Kathryn and Douglas Mason
Andrew, Jenny and the Best Family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. It must be particularly hard this time of year.
I was one of the lucky persons who participated in a ski doo trip to the West coast several years ago, with Lloyd and Ralph. Both brought warmth and laughter to the trip and their companionship was very evident to us all.
A fine man who obviously loved life and lived it!
Condolences to all his Family.
Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My deepest condolences to you Margaret,Erin and Andrew . My though ts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time..
Margaret and family….sincerest condolences to all of you. Know that my thoughts are with you at this very difficult and sad time.
Margaret, Erin and Andrew, Saddened by the passing of Ralph who was a kind helpful neighbor. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
Ram Borgaonkar
Margaret and family, my deepest condolences on Ralph’s passing. Ralph was a very respected man in the insurance industry. I got to know Ralph more when I joined the CICMA and he was a pure gentleman. You make note of Ralph’s hosting of the CICMA National and I will tell you that it is still talked about at our meetings about how well it was.. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Best family on the passing of Ralph. We remember and admire Ralph’s dedication and passion for the insurance industry. May the love and support of those around you provide comfort and peace through the days ahead.
Collision Clinic
Margaret and Family, I was saddened to read of Ralph’s passing. His obituary was a tribute to the kind of man he was. His was a life well lived and shared with an outstanding family. May his memory be a blessing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this diffiicult time. Lynn Butt
Dear Margaret, Erin, Andrew, Anita, Betty and relatives of the Best and Walsh families,
Please accept our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy. Ralph has left an indelible legacy behind him and he will always be remembered as a truly great man.
Sincerely,
Sharon Walsh-White
Margaret, Erin, Andrew and families.. My sincere condolences at this very sad time. I worked with Ralph for many years at Munn Insurance and affiliates. He was a very kind and respected gentleman. May the wonderful memories you have of Ralph give you peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Peggy (Day) Tilley
I am very sorry and saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was a gentleman among men and I’m proud to have known him for many years and worked for him for 8 years. My career in Insurance Claims was solely due to Ralph . Please accept our condolences in your loss.
Margaret you have been a brave and wonderful companion during Ralph’s difficult 2 years. Al and I have kept you in our thoughts constantly. Cherish the beautiful memories and the love you both shared. We will join you for the funeral service tomorrow. Hugs!
Our sincerest condolences. Ralph was a wonderful man and is part of a wonderful family. Seventy years very well lived but he will still be dearly missed. All our best.
Margaret, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I know it has not been an easy journey these past 2 years. Your husband had the strength to push through and now he is at peace. Keep your beautiful memories in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and Hugs
Patricia Brown
To Margaret, Andrew, Erin and family….my deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Ralph was a very affectionate and gentle man. He always went out of his way to speak to me which I truly appreciated. He was and will always be in my prayers. Take care and God bless.
Dear Margaret , Erin , & Andrew . We are so very saddened to learn of Ralph’s passing . Losing a loved one during these Covid times is made all the more difficult without the support of family & friends . May the memories of your happier times together bring you all comfort & peace in the days ahead . We will keep you in our prayers & in our thoughts . Love , Bill & Geraldine Sinnott & Family
Margaret, we are so very sorry to read of Ralph’s passing..
The obituary is a wonderful tribute to Ralph. We are thinking of you, and expect the Walsh-Best family is a wonderful comfort and support at this very sad time. Love, Ray, Eloise, Charles & Kristin
Dear Margie, Eriin and Andrew,
I am so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Sincere condolences,
Basil Ryan
Margaret and family please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time.Ralph was a true gentleman.
Family of Ralph,
We are so very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. What a wonderfully kind and loving human. The smile said it all.
Take care and treasure all the memories! Will certainly raise a glass to him over Christmas.
In friendship,
Jenner and Brian
Hi Margie,
Even though I never has the privilege of meeting your husband I know he was a special person. After reading his tribute, it gave be the perfect picture of what kind of person he truly was. Sounds like you had an amazing life together and he was a fighter! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
Dear Margaret, I am very sorry indeed to hear the passing of your dear Ralph. .I remember so well meeting him with you at the Botanical Gardens in Dublin, such a warm and friendly man with a lovely humour and sense of enjoying life.
What a sad time for you, my deepest sympathy.
Oonagh
Margie and Family
Our sincere condolences on Ralph’s passing. We know that this has been a difficult journey for each of you but also that all your lovely family memories will sustain you which will undoubtedly help to keep Ralph’s memory alive.
God bless you all.
Dawn and Pat Ring
Andrew and family, So sorry to hear of your dads passing. My son Michael always spoke very highly of your dad. Hold close your memories and may they help you at this difficult time. My Thoughts and prayers are with you.
MARG and Family
Sorry to read of Ralph’s passing.Please accept our sincere condolences.Treasure all the good memories.
RIP Ralph
Margaret & family
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Kevin & Lillian Beresford
I am so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. I will remember Ralph as a fun loving, friendly man who had a great relationship with the whole Walsh clan. Deepest condolences to the Best and Walsh families!
Margie and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My deepest condolences . You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lillian Power
Our deepest condolences to Margaret & family. Our prayers & thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. We have many fond memories of Ralph over the years. He will surely be missed.
Margaret, Anita and your Families
Condolences to you all. I do remember Ralph as we use to see Aunt Elsie quite a bit when we will in Newfoundland. May the time with your loved ones help ease your sorrow.
Stephanie (Best) Beck
Edmonton, Alberta
Sorry to hear about Ralph’s passing. Always remember his gentle, kind way. Our condolences to the family.
Randy and Marilyn Noseworthy
Margaret:
My deepest condolences on Ralph’s passing. I have so many fond memories of spending time at mom and dad’s with you both.
All my love to you.
Paul
Andrew (Best), Erin, Margaret and all the family, I am so deeply saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Such an incredible man, couldn’t help but smile just being around him. We are all blessed to have so many great memories with him, I know I am. He will be incredibly missed and I’ll certainly be raising a rum and coke just for him this Christmas Eve, and every there after. You are all in my thoughts.
The Walsh Family,
Sorry for your loss. Take care.
Christina, Billy & William Bidgood
Lloyd, I am sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. I often think of you and the fun we had many years ago. Deepest sympathy to all your family. Angus Croft, Toronto.
Margaret: So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing…..even though it’s been years since we have been in touch I thought of you often and time Russ and I spent with you guys……now they are both gone……..my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time……..
Margaret and family,
We are sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was always such a welcoming and caring man. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret and Family –
So very sorry to hear this sad news, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sending lots of love and hugs to all of you.
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful Memories”
To Margaret and your family — we would like to extend our deepest condolence on Ralph’s passing. I was talking to Ralph a few months ago and we spent quite some time catching up. I am so glad that I had that short time with him. Joe and I both worked with Ralph for quite a few years and during that whole time, Ralph was certainly one of the nicest and finest gentleman that we worked with. We have such good memories over the years – he will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. RIP, Ralph – we will always be proud to call you a friend.
Margaret & Family
Deepest Sympathy at this most difficult time . Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless..
Peter & Cathie Casey
To Ralph’s Family,
I send my sincere condolences on the death of your loved one. I remember Ralph from PWC. We were not in the same class but in the same year. I did not know at that time that we were related but I know now that we are. My grandmother was Carrie Beck Barnes married to Rev. J.G. Barnes, and I often met Elsie who visited my grandparents. My father’s name was Ralph Barnes. I just wanted to let you know that I am keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Stephanie (Barnes) Gavell
So sad to hear of Ralph passing. Our condolences to all his family. May God Bless you all.
Andrew, Jenny, Maren, Bridget and all the family. We are sending you our deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
Margaret and Family, sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Margaret,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your loved ones and sending my prayers and hugs to you all. Love Leona xoxo
Margaret and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you have help you through the difficult days ahead. God Bless.
Wayne and Lin Ralph
So sorry to hear about Ralph. He was a lovely, gentle man–in all ways a beautiful spirit. My condolences to his family and many friends.
I am so very sorry that you have lost your husband, father, grandfather, brother; Ralph was one of my earliest mentors in the Industry and our paths continued to cross over these past 30 plus years at various convocations, mediations, CICMA meetings, social events, etc. He was always very proud of his family, always an ambassador of education and professionalism and ever the gentleman. I’ll forever remember him fondly with a smile on his face. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I have been so fortunate in my life to have known two of the most wonderful of men, Ralph and Lloyd Best, now both gone much too early.. Ralph will be so missed by many of us. His legacy will be his wonderful family and his abundance of friends who loved him. Margaret, Andrew, and Erin & families, I want to relay my deepest condolences to you.
Very sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing and saddened by the news, but happy to have known such a kind hearted gentleman and to have spent good times with him during industry meetings and social events. He was well respected and a great Nfld. ambassador. Our condolences to all his family.
Gerard & Maxine
Margaret and family,
Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. My sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers, god bless
Gladys Stacey
On behalf of the Angela (nee Ennis) and Bill Abbott family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on Ralph’s passing. We hope the Best family is comforted by your friends’ well wishes at this most difficult of times. Sincerely, John Abbott.
Margaret and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you all on Ralph’s passing. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing our deepest condolences to the family
Margaret and family
So sorry to hear of Ralphs passing.My deepest condolences to you and your family at this time.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Margaret, Anita and families. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless.
Regina Best
(Retired co ordinator Arts and Letters)
Erin, I’m so saddened by this. He was a force and will be missed for sure. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Margaret
Rex and I are so sorry to hear about Ralph’s passing our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Marg and family at their loss.
Ian and Karen
Margaret and Family
Our deepest condolences on your great loss. Ralph represented the best of Newfoundland. He will be missed.
Dear Marg and Family – We can only imagine how very sad it must be for you and your family with the passing of your beloved Ralph. May love and memories of him ease your pain and bring you peace at this most difficult time. Love Janet and Pat
Adrian and I send our deepest sympathy to Margaret and all of Ralph’s family during this difficult time. May the many memories you all cherish comfort you in the days ahead. Ralph was a lovely person and he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret, Erin, Andrew and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Sending our condolences to Margaret, Andrew, Anita, Kate and all of the family on the loss of your husband, father, brother, uncle, friend. We did not know him but from everything that we have heard he was a kind thoughtful man and he will be missed very much. Our thoughts are with you.
Margaret and family. We were so sorry to read of Ralph’s passing. Knowing of his cancer and the odds against him, I was aware of his wonderful attitude during the past two years. When ever I saw Chris or Paula, I would ask how Ralph was doing.
Please know that Ginny and I are thinking of you all. Our deepest sympathies go to you at this difficult time. With our love
Our condolences to Margaret and family. on Ralph’s passing.. He was truly a great person
To Margie, Erin , Anita and all the family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember Ralph particulaly at this time of year as my mom and dad would often host a Christmas as get together or it would be hosted by the Best’s. Ralph always stood out to me growing up as he took the time to say hi and ask me about school or sports on the way in or out the door. It was because of Ralph I decided my mom and dad’s friends were cool. That was high praise in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Please accept our sincere condolences and know we are thinking of you all.
Dorothy and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I knew Ralph in 1967/68 at Prince of Wales. His amazing personality made him very popular with his peers. I had a chat with him at Lloyd’s funeral and his likeable attitude and personality hadn’t changed. He will be missed.
My deepest sincere condolences to Margaret, Andrew, Jenny, Bridget, Marin, Erin., soulmate and all family members. What a very special man you all had the honour of being very loved by him., such a beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, sending much love and blessings to you all oxox Pat and Dianne Palmer RIP Ralph……… ????
Sad news for sure.. Deepest sympathy to all hands among his extended family and friends. When I’m again in Merasheen, hopefully before the robins this spring, I’ll walk on your ground and whisper Ralph’s name on the wind.
Margaret, and all the family We are deeply saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was indeed a special person with a lot of love in his heart. We know you all have very special memories and will hold them close to your hearts ,as you deal with your loss over time. Please accept our sincere condolences and know we are thinking of you all.
Love Ralph &Jean
Kindly accept condolences from our family. It was a pleasure to know and work with such a fine human being. He will be remembered well by family and friends.
Bob and Bernadette Dunne
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Margaret, Erin, Andrew and family. I sincerely hope that you know how much I am saddened by your loss. I have thought of you all so many times and especially now during this difficult time. There is so much love, support and prayers for all of you in hopes that you will find peace and comfort in the coming days. It is quite obvious by the overwhelming condolences and comments that the world is a better place simply because Ralph was a part of it. Those of us who got to know and share a part of his life are blessed. Love to you, Lisa
So sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I’ve seen Ralph but remember him fondly from family dinners. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Margaret and family, so sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. I remember so many good times we had with the family. Thinking of you all and wishing you peace and comfort.
Margaret and Family, words cannot express the sadness we are feeling hearing of Ralph,s passing . I had the pleasure of working with Ralph for many years at Munn Insurance and got to see what a great man he was, a true gentleman, and a true professional. I spoke to him about a month ago he always took the time to ask how everyone was doing. May the many memories of Ralph comfort you all In the days ahead. Please accept our deepest condolences
Jenny & Felix Hogan
Margaret and family. Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing or your dear Ralph.
Margaret and family so saddened to hear of Ralphs passing he was a great friend and cousin. He will be so missed. R.IP Ralph.
Harvey and Lorraine
Margaret, I I was saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. I have many fond and loving memories of playing floor hockey at Mt. Cashel with Ralph, or playing softball at Bannerman Park and other sports as the seasons changed..
Ralph was a good human being and will be missed .
I will miss my friend
Sincere condolences to all the family .
I met Ralph in August of 2002. He interviewed me for a temporary office position that turned into a career in adjusting that lasted 10 years. Ralph was an incredible boss, mentor and individual. My heart breaks for the family as I know how much he will be missed. Hold fast to the wonderful memories…they do make things a little better. Thinking of you all.
To Margaret and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers today.
Your memories will keep you strong..
Take care.
Velma and Joe Boudreau
A truly genuine person and lovely soul. Warmest wishes to you all
Our condolences to the Best and Walsh families. from Gary and Bill.
Our sincere condolences to the extended Best/Walsh family. So very sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was a happy, funny, caring and generous man. Gone but not to be forgotten.
The Best Family
So saddened and sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our sincere condolences to each of you .Will be thinking of you all during the upcoming Christmas season as you mourn the loss of your loved one.I’m sure you all have great memories to share with one another..God bless you all.RIP Ralph.
Kathleen and John
To Margaret and Family
My first memory of Ralph was at an Insurance Adjusters meeting in Corner Brook many years ago. My first impression was that this was a man well worth listing to. Threw the years and after many work related dealings with Ralph my impression never changed. It was in the later years after the fishing and snowmobiling trips started that I really got to know Ralph . It was on these trips that I found out how talented, genuine , and all round great person and friend he could be. We have lost a great person. Zona and I hope that knowing the love and respect we had for Ralph will in some small way bring peace and comfort to you and your family at this sad time.
Margaret, Erin and Andrew and all family members….Irene and I share your loss and your sorrow. We were greatly enriched by Ralph’s friendship, shocked by his diagnosis, and left with a feeling of emptiness following his death. Ralph was truly a rich, rich man with all his friendships. He lived a remarkable life and was such a true friend to so many.. wonderful memories of hm will remain with all of us. Thinking of you with love during this life changing time.
Irene and Wayne
To Margaret & Familey ,Thinking of you today , Your in my thoughts & Prayers, ,may Ralph rest in peace, . Ralph will be missed by all whi knew him , May God bless your family, ,
My deepest condolences to Margaret and all your family on the loss of this incredible man. He will be sadly missed by so many.
To Margie, Erin , Anita and all the family my deepest sympathy for your loss. I was a good friend of Ralph’s for several years until we moved to Halifax and later Ontario. We played ball together and we fished together several times – especially at Placentia Junction. He was always a good friend and displayed a wicked sense of humor. I know he will be missed by all of you but I hope all the good memories will help see you through these difficult days. RIP Ralph.
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. Our prayers are with you and the family at this most difficult time. May Ralph rest in peace.
Herb and Dot Reid
So sorry to hear of Ralph’s passing. .Our memories of Ralph and you are from Limerick Place. Although we haven’t been in touch over the years, as we lived in Labrador City, Wayne Barry has kept us updated on you and family. Time has certainly passed and we remember Erin an Andrew as little kids on the street and playing with our kids.
We are certainly thinking of you and family as you go through this difficult time. Cherish the memories, and the good times you spent as a
family as they will always be with you.
Thinking of you and family,
Heather and Glenn Vincent
Margaret, deepest sympathy to you and your family on Ralph’s passing. Hugs to all of you.
To all the Bests and Walshes who have lost a truly grand soul, may the great love you shared with Ralph, himself such a friendly and loving person, and countless memories of hospitable, fun-loving, musical and art-filled good times, comfort you in the days to come. With love always, Eileen Condon New York City “Eileen Irene”
Such sad news for your wonderful family. My sincere condolences.
Diana Daly
My deepest condolences to Margaret and everyone who know and loved Ralph. I didn’t know Ralph very well, I usually saw him and Lloyd once or twice a year at a mutual friends place (the Vokey’s) but Ralph made you feel included in the conversation and everything that was going on. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
So very sorry to hear of Ralphs passing…….I know he is gone but will never be forgotten…..will keep all of you dear cousins in my thoughts and prayers.
To all the Best family, our sincerest condolences on Ralph’s passing. His kindness, easy-going nature, and good humor will always be remembered with love. Thinking of you all at this time. Jamie, Melissa, Andrew, and Alex..
Deepest sympathy to you all. The world shares your loss. Such a warm, beautiful soul. Rest in Peace, Ralph.
So sorry to hear,he was a wonderful man. I have many great memories of time spent with Ralph.
Though I had only met Ralph on a couple of occasions, I was struck by his radiance and kind smile. My condolences to you all. I know, with time, you will enjoy many pleasant memories.
It’s with a sad heart we send our prayers and thoughts to the beautiful family of cousin Ralph . Such a special man !! Almost every trip we took home to the rock included a great gathering at his home full of great music, dance and love- he will on in our hearts!
So sorry to hear the passing of Ralph. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. A true gentleman.
Anne, Paddy,Audrey Byrne (ireland)
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Ralph he was such a beautiful person I really enjoyed his company either playing ball hockey in rabbittown or playing racquetball at the Mews Center.He always made me and my family feel welcome Margaret,Erin and Andrew I am so so sorry for your lost.He was a great guy
Margaret, Erin and Andrew, Anita, Kate and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I keep great memories of times spent in your family’s company.
Suzelle Lavallée
St-Pius X Junior High 1988-1994
I am sadden by the passing of Ralph. RIP. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish that I knew him more . Heard many stories and all were beautiful.????❤️. He is now together with all that are passed.
So sorry to Andrew And Jenny and their children on the death of your Dad .From. Your Irish Friends. Phyllis Fennin And Family
i truly believe you could write pages and not capture all of the beautiful essence that was Ralph Best. I came to know Ralph over 40 years ago and can say with certainty that he was truly “one of a kind”, irreplaceable” and “unforgettable.”. His smile was genuine and infectious and you never had to second guess how welcome you were, whether it be at their Limerick Place home or his beautiful summer home on Tors Cove Pond.. If you showed up for a visit and he was on the pond, rest assured you’d be taken out for a boat ride. He loved life, he was true to his friends, he absolutely loved music and always shared his talent with you. He was proud of his family roots, he went back to South East Bight often,. But of everything that he loved, and he loved everything with a passion, nothing was as important to him as his family. That was what I admired the most, and the love for his family, the family he and Margaret created and shared together, as well as his Best family, and the Walsh family he inherited,, all of you he loved so dearly,. I came to love Ralph and was particularly struck by his kindness to my Dad, and as I told Ralph myself not too long ago, I truly believe my dad loved him every bit as much as he loved me. I will keep his memory close to my heart always, as he had such an impact on my life and on the lives of my children. They adore their Uncle Ralph and Aunt Margaret, and I feel they are truly blessed for having received all their love and kindness.. Erin and Andrew, nobody has to tell you how proud your dad was of you,. And you’ve grown into such beautiful adults, that Ralph Best will live on for many years to come, from the many family values he taught you and showed you every day. Margaret, yours was a true love story that was genuine and recognized by everyone. What a special gift! The world in general, and his beautiful Margaret, his children and grandchildren especially, will keep his values alive and share them with generations to come. You will now carry his beautiful kind, loving heart in your hearts and he will always be with you. I love you all, and am so saddened by your loss. Janice (XO)
Oh Margaret I feel such sadness for you but also happiness that you have had such great love and wonderful memories which I hope with time will help to ease the pain you are feeling. It has been so inspiring to see the joy you both shared with so many. Take care and sending hugs to you and your wonderful family. Sharon and Len
Margaret, Erin, Andrew, Anita, Brian… and all your family.
I send solace and a warm embrace to you all as Ralph goes on ahead. He was a wonderful man in all ways! Cannot think of anyone who was not warmed and welcomed by his hospitality or comforted by his hug. I will be watching and with you all on Tuesday, even if only virtually. Much love to all of you. xo
Margaret, Erin, Andrew and family.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I heard of Ralph’s passing.. I was fortunate enough to have met Ralph when I was only a boy, on my fathers coat tails. Upon meeting Ralph, my very first impression was simply wow! Ralph had a commanding,, intelligent and no nonsense presence. One that immediately commanded respect and that other men would be immediately drawn to. I was certainly no exception. He certainly loved his work, he loved music and friends and he dearly loved his family.
I was blessed to have had the opportunity to call him a friend and lucky enough to have had many snowmobile and fishing trips with him and Lloyd. Memories I will cherish forever.
Please accept my families most sincere condolences on your immeasurable loss.
Wilfred Chaulk & Family
Erin, my deepest condolences to you and your family on your father’s passing.
With sympathy,
Rosemary
Margaret and family, sincerest condolences to you all on the passing of Ralph.
Karen Hanlon
Artist
I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
I sincerely hope the sweet memories you all hold in your hearts, will help sustain you all in the difficult days ahead..
Ralph and I started school together and I will always remember the great times we spent together when he would come home to Merasheen in the Summer.
I hear that laugh now and always will.
Fair winds and following seas , my good friend. Godspeed.
Margie, I wish to express my sincere condolences to you and families. My thought and prayers are with you all. Rest in Peace Ralph.
Margaret and family,
With deepest sympathy as you remember Ralph. He was such a caring person. Wishing you all comfort and peace in the days ahead. We will toast a drink in Ralph’s honour..
My Deepest Sympathy to you Margie and all the family on the passing of Ralph. He fought so hard to beat this cancer.
The family has many great memories of time with Ralph and I pray these memories will help you during this difficult time.
I will be thinking of you and sending all my love and prayers.
With sadness.
Bette and John
To Margaret and Family.
We were so sorry to read of Ralph’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Take care and hugs and squeezes to you. Xo
Our condolences on your loss. I was so sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. He was a consummate professional and always tough (despite his kind heart) but courteous in his business dealings. He was such a lovely man and he made everyone he encountered feel that the day was brighter and happier for having spoken with him..
Margaret, Erin, Andrew and family, we are so sad to hear of Ralph’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of Ralph, through his friendship with my parents.
He was always warm and welcoming when you entered the Best’s home. I particularly enjoyed the Christmas Eve gatherings filled with music and boisterous voices of the many people there!
I will always remember Ralph’s guidance and advice when I embarked on my Insurance career!
Hold on tight to the wonderful memories you have of him and allow them to comfort you in the days and years ahead.
Our Deepest condolences.
Karen Earle and Brian Bullock
Montreal, Qc
Margaret Andrew Erin Jenny and family
A wonderful husband, father grandfather and brother
A great friend but most of all a great man..
He will be missed.