BEST, JOYCE G. 1937 - 2008 NewCastle Bridge, N.B. A special life... A unique lady... Wonderful memories. Joyce G. Best took the journey home in Strathmore, Alberta on January 9, 2008. She was predeceased by Mae and Russell Best, mother and father, Garnet Best, brother. She is survived by her brothers Russell and William Best, both of Minto, sisters Ivy Cunningham of Arizona, Vaughna MacBeth of Minto, Judith Best of Alberta, bother-in-law Richard MacBeth of Minto, sisters-in-law Lena Best of Alberta, Glenna Best and Eleanor Best of Minto, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, her best friend Claudette Beaulieu and her second family the Beaulieu's of Quebec and Alberta. Her arrival in heaven was greeted with much joy and happiness. Even though we dearly miss her we are comforted in knowing that she is filled with much peace and love. Her time with us left many in admiration of her ventures in life. Known as an avid sports enthusiast she was skilled in softball, basketball, and numerous other sports. Her opponents found it hard to overcome her talents in this area. As she grew older she came to love camping and travelling adventures. Joyce's professional life started out working at the Avon Coal Company in Minto, then as a teacher in Andover, then as Air Force Police in the Air Force which eventually led her to the Ottawa Police Department as a policewoman. What a stunning picture it was to see her in uniform. When she moved out west she became involved with managing the Calgary Female Remand Center and later was in charge of the Female Section at the Alberta Provincial Jail until her retirement in 1995. What any of us will miss most is her tenderness, kindness, unselfish love, and never-ending assistance to all of those in need. Family and friends have indeed experienced a loss but we know and can feel her constant presence amongst us all. "Carry on, as she is telling us and don't feel blue... For I am in heaven now and I want you to be happy too!!! I only came here for awhile... So I could help the world learn how to smile..." Please join family and friends as we honour and remember her life in a Memorial Service on June 14th, 2008 at 3:30pm at the Baptist Cemetery on Pleasant Drive in Minto. Following the committal service a gathering will be held for Family and Friends at her sisters home, Richard and Vaughna MacBeth.