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John William BEST

FUNERAL HOME

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street

Blenheim, Marlborough

John BEST Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Friday 13 February 2026, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Mary. Father and father-in-law of Janette and Tom, Helen and Dean, Vincent and Corrina, Geoff and Sandra, Clare and Pat. Grandfather of Matthew, Daniel, Tom, Katy, Alahna, Finn, Nithen, Jayden, Natalie, Liam, Laura. Great-Grandfather to Chas, Maddie and Leo. Messages to the Best family c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz A Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Maxwell Rd, Blenheim on Thursday 19 February at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. The service for John will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.


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Published by The Post on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Andrew Francis

February 24, 2026

RIP John the best tutor back in the NZPO days

Marion Gillett

February 18, 2026

Condolences to Mary and family on the sad passing of John. Remembering a long family friendship in Wainuiomata. May you all have wonderful memories of a much loved husband, dad, Grandad and great Grandfather. From the Goddard family

Gisela Hartwig

February 18, 2026

Our Condolences to Mary and John's family.
Members of the Blenheim Croquet Club at Pollard park remember him and his ability to play an excellent game of croquet well. He will be missed.

Janet Tombs

February 18, 2026

Sad to hear of Mr Bests passing my condolences to all the family. Best lawns and gardens in Westminster Rd. Always envious of his reel mower x. Kind wishes to you all x. Janet number 10

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Catherine McCrorie

February 17, 2026

So sorry to see John passed, my condolences and love to Mary and all the family. Thinking of you all. Catherine McCrorie (cousin)

February 21, 2026

Passed away peacefully on Friday, 13 February 2026, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Mary. Father & father-in-law to Janette & Tom, Helen & Dean, Vincent & Corrina, Geoff & Sandy, Clare & Pat. Cherished great-grandfather. A requiem mass was held on Thursday, 19 February. Thanks to all for your support, flowers & gifts. Messages to the Best Family, C/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240.


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Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street, Blenheim 7201