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Obituary of Arthur Ferguson Best
The best Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather we ever could have had, passed away peacefully, in hospital, Smiths Falls on Monday, July 22, 2013 in his 95th year. Loving husband for 62 years of Edith M. Best (nee Bullerwell). Devoted father to Greg (Susan), Margaret Ann Bates (David), Mary Ellen Cote and John (Marcella). Proud grandfather to Emily, Erin (Nick), Adrienne (Nathan), Alexander (Krystal), Joseph (Jenna), Bill, Mary Elizabeth, Jesse, Jackie, Jane and Noah and great-grandfather to Zachery, Piper and Zoe. Survived by sister Laura Bullerwell (the late Kenneth), sister-in-laws Elaine Bullerwell (the late Charles), and Helen Best (the late Gordon). Predeceased by his parents Harry and Elizabeth (Armstrong) and other brother Hubert (the late Mary). Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews across Ontario, Nova Scotia and England. Art was a proud member of Osiris Masonic Lodge St. Francis Chapter for over 60 years and served as former Rector's Warden at St. John's Anglican Church, Smiths Falls. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, July 26, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 2 George St. S., Smiths Falls on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Maple Vale Cemetery. In memory of Art, contributions to St. John's Anglican Church or the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.