Hi Ruth:
Must be the surname, BISHOP that has you curious?
Do the two obits. below help?
Sanford's paternal grandparents were James A. Best (1881-1865), born
Maitland, and Alfretta L. "Retta" Moore (1884-1960), born Diligent River.
They're both buried in Trinity United Cemetery, Parrsboro.
Dave
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Chronicle Herald, Saturday, August 14, 1982, pg. #47; Reel #6176, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY: Frederick S. Best
Parrsboro - Frederick S. Best, 64, of Greenhill Road, Parrsboro, died Friday
in Parrsboro Hospital. Born in Parrsboro, he was a son of the late James and
Loretta (Moore) Best. He was a retired carpenter and building contractor. He
is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Bishop; a daughter, Elaine (Mrs.
Robert Foley), Falmouth; two sons, Stewart, Calgary; Sanford, Parrsboro; two
sisters, Winnie (Mrs. Walter Grint), Gladys (Mrs. Joseph McCartney), both of
Parrsboro; a brother, William, Parrsboro; and six grandchildren. The body is
in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will be 1 p.m.
Sunday, Rev. Bradley Little officiating. Burial will be in the United Church
Cemetery, Parrsboro.
Source: Dave Winter
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Tuesday, September 14, 2004 ; The Halifax Herald Limited
Dorothy M. Best
1919 - 2004
BEST, Dorothy M.
BEST, Dorothy M. - 85, Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., passed away Monday,
September 13, 2004, in Cumberland Regional Health Centre, Upper Nappan. Born
in Amherst, she was the daughter of the late James and Ann (Murphy) Bishop.
She is survived by sons, Sanford, Parrsboro; Stuart (Lucille), Calgary; six
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband,
Frederick; daughter, Elaine. Private graveside service will be held at a
later date. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Nova Scotia. Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro.
On-line condolences: www.smithsfuneralhome.com
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I have his sister, Elaine A. Best as (1946-1994), married to Robert Foley
and buried in St. Brigid's Cemetery, Parrsboro. Sorry, I have no obit. on
her.
Perhaps one of the nscumber subscribers who purchased the Chronicle Herald
Obit. CD would be so kind to look it up and post it to this site. Thanks.
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on 8/18/07 11:57 PM,
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