John William Best
Passed away peacefully on Friday 13 February 2026 aged 94 years.
Much loved husband of Mary. Father and father-in-law of Janette and Tom, Helen and Dean,
Vincent and Corrina, Geoff and Sandra, Clare and Pat.
Grandfather of Matthew, Daniel, Tom, Katy, Alahna, Finn, Nithen, Jayden, Natalie, Liam, Laura.
Great-Grandfather to Chas, Maddie and Leo.
Messages to the Best family c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
A requiem mass will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Rd, Blenheim
on Thursday 19 February at 11am followed by private cremation.
The service for John will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
St Mary’s Catholic Church
Maxwell Rd
Blenheim
Thursday 19 February 2026
11.00am
Due to this service being offsite, we cannot guarantee the livestream broadcast. However, a recording of the service will
be available on our website the next day should any technical issues occur.
From - Judy and Trevor Grey
Very sorry to read of John's passing. A lovely man who will be sorely missed.
From - Natalie Ryan
I am so proud and lucky to have had you as my Grandad. We are all so lucky to have known you, we'll remember you always, especially when there's the smell of bacon filling the kitchen and an open tin of condensed milk in the fridge.
Love you so much xoxo Love always Nat
From - The O'Donoghue Family
So sorry for your loss Claire and Pat, Lian, Nat and Laura and to you mam Mary and extended family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time and sending all of our love
Dave, Mon, Sean, Conor and Isabelle xxxx
From - Jeff and Pam Sawyer
Dear Mary - With loving thoughts on John's passing. Jeff and Pam
From - Henry, Barbara and Charlotte Ray
Our love and condolences to Mary and the entire Best family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Henry, Barbara & Charlotte Ray.
From - Ann Moore
John ran the most wonderful music program for U3A.
It was the highlight of every month for me - enjoying the magnificent memories he created.
Thank you John
From - Warren and Mariana
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all
From - Michele Neal
To The Best Family, We are so sorry your dear husband, Dad and grandad has gone.
He was truly one of nature’s gentlemen
With our deepest love
Michele, Garry, Ken & Josh xxx
