John Best
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
BEST – On April 29, at his residence, Steele Street, Devonport, John, dearly beloved husband of Clara J. Best, aged 71 years
The Advocate 30th April 1924
FUNERAL
BEST – The funeral of the late John Best will leave his late residence, Steele Street, Devonport, this day (Wednesday) at 3 p.m. for the Don cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The Advocate 30th April 1924
The death took place at his residence, Steele Street, Devonport, yesterday, of a much esteemed resident of the town in the person of Mr. John Best. The late Mr. Best was born at Hagley 71 years ago, and a little over 20 years ago he came to Devonport from Westbury. The deceased gentleman was a blacksmith by trade and carried on the business for many years until failing health compelled his retirement, after which he was engaged for some time by the Marine Board as night watchman on the dredges in the harbour. The late Mr. Best, by his upright character and genial disposition, made many friends. He leaves a widow and family of one son and 3 daughters to mourn their loss. The son is Mr. Donald Best, of Melbourne. The daughters are Mrs. Morling, of Launceston, and Misses Lily and Annie Best, of Devonport. Two brothers reside in Launceston, one at Wilmot and one at Beulah, while Mrs. Stewart, of Wilmot, and Mesdames Jno. Russell, of Barrington, and T. J. and J. M. Clerke, of Sheffield, are sisters.
The Advocate 30th April 1924
The funeral took place at the old Don cemetery of the late Mr. John Best. The Rev. C. H. Corvan conducted the service at the house and the graveside. The chief mourners were the deceased’s son and brothers, and the pallbearers were three brothers and son of the deceased, Messrs. E. C., M. and Donald Best respectively. Four nephews acted as bearers. The lengthy cortege and the large collection of floral tributes denoted the respect in which the late Mr. Best was held in the community.
The Advocate 1st May 1924
Clara Best
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
BEST – At the Devon Hospital, on 28th August, Clara, widow of the late John Best, aged 78 years.
The Advocate 29th August 1939
FUNERAL
BEST – The funeral of the late Clara Best will leave the residence of her son-in-law (Mr. N. D. Luck), 9 Upper Fenton Street, Devonport, TOMORROW (Wednesday), at 2.30 p.m., for the Church of England, and thence to the old Don Cemetery. W. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The Advocate 29th August 1939
Nettie Mary Best
Don Congregational Cemetery
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Nettie Mary Best will leave her parents’ (John Best) residence, Don Road, on Thursday, at 3 p.m., for the Don Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The North West Post 9th October 1912
Mr. and Mrs. John Best, of Devonport, sustained a sad bereavement yesterday, when their youngest daughter Nettie, passed away after a short illness, at the age of nine years. Death was due to peritonitis, which was caused by the girl swallowing a plum stone. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at the Don cemetery.
The North West Post 9th October 1912
The funeral of the late Nettie Best, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Best, took place in the Don cemetery yesterday afternoon, when despite the heavy rain there was a large attendance. The chief mourners were Mr. J. Best (father), Mr. Donald Best (brother), and Messrs E. and C. Best (uncles). The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. A. Barkaway. There was a large number of beautiful floral tributes, including one from the B. Company, Tasmanian Rangers.
The North West Post 11th October 1912
Bereavement Notice
I BEG to return my heartfelt thanks to the officers and men of Company B. Rangers, for the beautiful wreath forwarded by them in sympathy with the death of my sister. Donald Best.
The North West Post October 12th 1912
Edward Bury Best
Kindred Methodist Cemetery
Died 27th Mar 1896
Age 5 years
Memoriam at Don Congregational Cemetery
On Saturday afternoon an inquest was held at the residence of Mr. T Diprose, Kindred, before Mr. T. Collett, Coroner, on the body of a lad about 6 years of age, named West, who had died rather suddenly. Dr. McCall made a post mortem examination and a verdict of death from congestion of the lungs was returned.
The North West Post 31 March 1896