BESTARD: Peacefully, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Friday, July 7, 2023, Doris Marian (Buchanan) Bestard of Owen Sound formerly of RR 3, Parkhill, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Erwin Lewis Bestard (1996). Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Brian Bestard (2007) and Kevin Bestard (Sue McCutcheon) of Owen Sound. Cherished grandma of Alyshia Bestard (Darryl McAfee) and Neil Bestard (Jenna). Treasured great-grandma of Tyler McAfee, Emily Bestard, Avery Bestard and Isaac Bestard. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Robert Ernest and Mary May (Clark) Buchanan, brother Lloyd Buchanan, father-in-law and mother-in-law Isaac and Elsie May (Desjardine) Bestard, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Donald (Audrey) Tetreau, Orva (Rev. Willis) Patton, Ila (Jack) Paton. Private family interment Grand Bend Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations (payable by cheque) to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Rosemary Neeb
Kevin & Sue
Curtis & I are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. After Doris moved north, I missed our monthly road trips to Goderich to visit Muriel. I also enjoyed meeting up at our Women’s Institute meetings. May memories bring you strength and comfort.
Rosemary & Curtis Neeb
Donna Mosurinjohn
Kevin and Sue and Neil and all of Doris’s family, we send you our deepest sympathies, let all of your special memories keep her close in your hearts…Jody & Donna Mosurinjohn
Dan Haugh
Kevin and Sue,
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My deepest condolences.
Your mom was a great lady, and a great hockey and baseball mom.
Cherish all the memories you have of your mom.
Dan Haugh – your friend forever.
Richard Jennison
Kevin and Family,
Will always remember your Mom loading a bunch of hockey players in her car and heading off to Thedford from Lawrence Mason’s gas station. I bet we had five or six in there and no matter the weather , off we went…funny how those things stick with you. Your Mom would always chide me for calling her ‘Mrs. Bestard’ , but it was out of respect for her kindness and always having time to share a word and a greeting. She was good with it once we had a hug.
It was truly an honour to have known this good lady. May your memories bring a smile to you as they do for so many of us , who count ourselves fortunate to have known your Mom.
Respectfully , Richard and Wendy Jennison
Mike Bachner
To the extended Bestard family- please accept our condolences on Doris’ passing. During this time, we hope you can see yourselves going strongly forward, buoyed by the full support of all those who care so very much about you.
Mike and Cathy Bachner and family.
Trish Murdock
Doris was a member of our Prayer Shawl Ministry at HSUC. I sat beside her most meetings as I wasn’t an accomplished knitter. She showed me how to make “broomstick lace”. A very patient teacher. I have many fond memories of Doris.
Linda Dietrich
Kevin & Family,
So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed out talks over the years, at the bank or just meeting on the street, she was a kind and caring lady and I know you will all miss her, sincere sympathy.
Linda (Hodgins) & Jim Dietrich.
Robert Besterd
Kevin and Sue,
Please accept our condolences at this sad time.
Regards,
Randy and Bob Besterd
Brian Campbell
Kevin, Sue and family. My sincere condolences. I remember your mother as a strong supporter of both you and Brian during the years we played hockey together. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gary Jennison
We always enjoyed talking with Mrs. Bestard when we met at church or at the stores in Grand Bend. She told me she was a Hensall girl, like me, and knew my mom. Always so kind and friendly. Sending our condolences, may your good memories help you through this difficult time. Gary & Beth Jennison
Lynda and Ron Holmes
Kevin, Sue and family. Our thoughts and prayers surround you at this sad time.
Doris was a wonderful lady and a special friend. We will miss her
She was a faithful and very talented member of our Prayer Shawl group and has left
a lasting legacy in her beautiful work.
Ron and Sharon Crown
Sincere sympathy to the family of Doris.
Doris was a favourite of mine at the Grand Bend Golden Agers Club, always a kind smile and big hug for me.
We often shared little stories and chuckles at the meetings.
Cherish your memories of a grand lady as I will mine.
Regards, Sharon Crown.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Kevin and family
sincere sympathy. Doris was a wonderful lady and you will miss her. May God grant comfort and peace