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JAMES VINCENT BEST
Born: Jul 27, 1925
Date of Passing: Feb 16, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES VINCENT BEST On February 16, 2018 at the Deer Lodge Centre, James Vincent Best, husband of the late Janice Muriel Best, passed away at the age of 92 years. James was born in Roland, Manitoba July 27, 1925. He served in Canada and Europe with the Canadian Army during the Second World War with the 12th Manitoba Dragoons. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion (for 58+ years) since 1959. He worked for 30 years until his retirement in 1985 for Manitoba Power Commission (1956 to 1961) and Manitoba Hydro (1961 to 1985). He worked in Grand Rapids, Manitoba from 1965 to 1973 and in Great Falls, Manitoba from 1973 to 1985. His wife Janice Muriel Best (nee Lowther) predeceased him on June 11, 1995. He will be missed by his five children, Don (Dianne), Murray (Tina), Lyle (Barb), Evelyn (Jack), and Keith (Susan), 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at Brookside Cemetery, he will be laid to rest beside his loving wife. Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of their choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 24, 2018