Passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at St. Patrick's Mercy Home, Ralph Eric Best in his 100th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary (nee Barbour); baby twin daughters: June and Judith; parents: Isaac and Leah Best; brothers: Stanley and Harold; sisters: Ellie, Violet, Bertha, Nance and Nettie. Left with loving memories his daughter Velma Davis (Gerry); granddaughter Jennifer Dicks (Paul); grandson: Steve Davis (Andrew); great-grandchildren: Katie and Brett; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends. Special thank you to all the staff at St. Patrick's Mercy Home especially the nursing teams on 2East for their kindness, care and compassion. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday from 7-9pm and then on Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral service to be held from Barrett's Chapel on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 12noon. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.