Richard Wayne "Ricky" Best

Richard Wayne "Ricky" Best, age 47, of Belleville, ON, formerly of West Brooklyn, passed away on May 7, 2023 in Belleville with his daughter by his side, after a brief illness. Born in Wolfville, he was a son of Debbie (Pinch) Best, of West Brooklyn and the late Leslie "Les" Best.

Ricky worked as a drywaller for many years, both in Nova Scotia and Ontario. He enjoyed playing baseball with the West Brooklyn baseball team and was a league member of the West Brooklyn Community dart players. Above all, he enjoyed family time, especially with his daughter, who was the love of his life.

In addition to his mother, Ricky is survived by his daughter, Caitlyn of Newmarket, ON; sisters, Kimberly (Randy) Thorpe, Lesley Anne (Ian) McMahon, Tiffany (Sean) Schofield, Tammy (John) West, Stacey (Stephen) Nauss, Elisha Coldwell and Michelle Reid; brother, Steven (Melanie) Gates; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Besides his father, he was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Florence and Gilbert Pinch; paternal grandparents, Gladys Veinot and Norman Best; and brother, Mitch Noseworthy.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9 in West Brooklyn Cemetery, West Brooklyn. Reverend Barb Cochran officiating. A reception will follow at Debbie’s home, 41 Pinch Road, West Brooklyn. For those unable to attend, a video webcast of the service will be available on-line by Saturday, June 10. Donations in memory may be made to the IWK Foundation, SPCA or a charity of choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. To view the video webcast and for on-line condolences or inquiries please visit: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.