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Robert Best Obituary
He leaves his wife of 26 years, Lois E. (LaForce) Best; two sons, Michael Best of Brookfield, Kenneth Best of Worcester; three daughters, Donna Kenney and her husband Michael of Charlton, Diane Greenwood and her husband Michael of Brookfield, Robin Russell and her husband Ken of Charlton; two step-sons, William J. Pierce of Florida, Kenneth C. Pierce and his wife Elaine of Southbridge; a brother, Kenneth Best and his wife Patricia of West Yarmouth; five grandchildren, Shawn, Michael, Christopher, Daniel and Jordan; several nieces and nephews; and his dog Lucy. He is pre-deceased by a brother, Richard Best.
Mr. Best was born in Worcester, son of Kenneth and Helen (Harrington) Best. He was a custodian for the City of Worcester for many years before retiring in 2002. He enjoyed watching horse racing and listening to country music.
The funeral will be held Friday, July 2 at 10:00 AM in J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to V.N.A. Care Network & Hospice, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Best
July 26, 2010
from judy pierce @ginovincequere
Beverly& Dick Brown
July 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joanne Wrixon
July 3, 2010
Donna and family we are so sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joanne & Dan Wrixon
Deborah Monahan
July 2, 2010
To the Best Family,
Working at City Hall, we saw Bob every day. He was a true gentleman and a pleasure to talk with. He will be sadley missed. Our prayers are with your family.
Debbie Monahan and
Mike Powell
July 2, 2010
Mr. Kenneth Best,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. -A Former Student and Parent... Caitlin B. and Lara Forde.
July 1, 2010
LOis this is judy pierce I am so sorry for your loss.Please know my thought are with you .God bless. judy@gino
Jacki Jones-White
July 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
pat kalvinek
July 1, 2010
To the Best family,
I worked with Bob through the years at City Hall and he was a very nice man. In the early mornings at City Hall you would always know when Bob was around because you could here him whistling or singing and you could smell the auroma of his pipe.
He has given me a call just about once a month since he retired just to say hello and to see how things were going. Just so you know I looked forward to his calls and certainly am going to miss them.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Pat Kalvinek (Big Short that is the name Bob had given me)
Brian Karen Paige & Joel Erickson
July 1, 2010
To Mike & the entire Best family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Sorry for your loss.
Tara Erickson
July 1, 2010
To the Best family, I send my deepest condolences on the loss of your father/husband! Bob was a great guy, and I'm glad I got to know him over the past 10 years! You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Mary Shanley-Foley
July 1, 2010
Sorry for your loss,My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sue Kupfer
July 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Love always, Rich&Sue Kupfer
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