ELINOR GRACE BEST

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ELINOR GRACE BEST (nee MacDONALD) March 3, 1922 - January 2, 2002 Peacefully at her home, Elinor was summoned into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 2, 2002, at the age of 79 years. She is predeceased by her parents Leslie and Elsie MacDonald; husband Jack (1991) one sister Pauline Davies; one brother Bill MacDonald and one son Donald Best. Elinor is survived by her children Patricia; sons, James (Ellen) and Steve (Sharon) five grandchildren, Marnie, Kelly, Maureen, Shannon and Sean; four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jamie, Jordan and Madison. Also one brother John MacDonald of Prince Edward Island, and one sister Elizabeth Kennedy of Calgary. Elinor was born and raised in Charlottetown. She married John E. (Jack) Best in 1945. She was a shining example of love to us all. A service of remembrance will be held on Monday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Elinor to the Salvation Army Public Relations Office, P.O. Box 1932, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R2 or to World Vision Canada (Memorial Childcare Fund), 101-902 St. James St. Winnipeg, MB, R3G 3J7. The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright sea - shells in the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains... For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2002