Age 90 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, November 1, 2015. Born on August 6, 1925, formerly of Tack's Beach and Merasheen, Placentia Bay. Predeceased by her husband George Frederick Best (WW II Veteran) in 1973. Leaving to mourn her children Anita, Ralph (Margaret), Brian, Lloyd (Cathy) and Gladys, also daughter-in-law Dianne, and a large number of extremely treasured grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also leaving to mourn her sisters Irene Howell (John), Meta Beazley and her brothers Ernest Reid (Annie) and Gordon Reid (Ethel) and beloved nieces and nephews. Due to her caring and very generous nature she amassed a large number of close friends and acquaintances who are saddened by her passing. Nan Best will be forever remembered as a great knitter of colourful mittens and socks. Many a hand and foot will continue to stay warm because of her. She was loved by many and will be sadly missed. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John's, Tuesday, November 3, 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Wednesday, November 4, 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Gower Street United Church, 99 Queen's Road, St. John's, on Thursday, November 5, at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy donations in her memory can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, NL Region, 29-31 Pippy Place, Suite 2007, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X2. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online guestbook.