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John BEST Obituary

BEST, John Lark. We are sad to pronounce the peaceful passing of John Lark Best on 20 February 2025 surrounded by family aged 86. Born 25 December 1938. Brother to 14 siblings with Betty and Phillis still with us. Much loved father grandad great grandad and friend to many will be sadly missed but always remembered. R.I.P Old boy. A celebration of his life will be held with those who loved and cherished him. On Tuesday 25th February at 3.30pm at the Te Aroha Racecourse. Feel free to come along and share your part of his life so we can learn all hearts he has touched.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 24, 2025.

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Raewyn Bensemann

February 25, 2025

An Uncle fondly remembered. So sorry we can not be with you today.
Raewyn Bensemann (Best) and family - Timaru

Darryl

February 25, 2025

Old boy hopefully we do u proud today and give u the send off u wanted we love u dad
Darryl Tash Aaron coco

Susan Armstrong

February 24, 2025

Will miss your smile and your tips on gardening. You are so dear to me and have sent some lovely times together when I have travelled to nz

Barbara Keys (nee Gardiner)

February 24, 2025

John, you made a lovely flower garden for the Matamata Bowling Club

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