E. Christina « Chrissie » Best
1959-2020
E. Christina « Chrissie » Best – age 60, of Melanson,
Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 16,
2020. Born and raised in Upper Caverhill, New Brunswick, she was the
beloved daughter of Ruby Hiltz and the late E. Frank
Hiltz.
After moving to Nova Scotia upon her marriage to Willis, her
husband of 43 years, Chrissie raised her family in Melanson, working
for Hostess Frito-lay until her retirement in 2015. Chrissie loved
people, spending time with them and learning their stories. She was
like sunshine in the lives of those who knew her, lighting up the
world for everyone around her. She always found the bright side and
was ever willing to believe the best of others. She will be remembered
for her warmth, kindness, selflessness, and her sweet gentle manner.
Even in her final days, Chrissie only wished she could do more for
others. Above all, she loved and cherished her family.
Chrissie will be dearly missed by her mother, Ruby Hiltz and
her loving husband, Willis; her children, Bonnie (Jason) Halverson and
Tim (Sheena York); her grandchildren, Kael, Emma and Cyndel; five
sisters, Margaret (Don Clark) Springer; Stella « Sandy »
(Bill) Rickard; Eldena (Albert) Landry; Elva (Dave) Kay; and Mary
(Stuart Doucette) Hiltz-Doucette; two brothers, John Hiltz and Daniel
(Kelly) Hiltz; five brothers-in-law, James (Elizabeth) Rogers; Tony
Zimmer; George Springer; Bill (Marie) Best; and Hal (Debbie) Best; and
two sisters-in-law, Louise (Wendell) Pineo and Sharon (Brian)
Barkhouse. Chrissie will also be forever remembered by the rest of her
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia families: her many loving nieces,
nephews, and extended family; her unofficial « other » family;
her best friend, Debbie Stevenson, and countless other dear
friends.
In addition to her father Frank Hiltz, Chrissie was
predeceased by her two sisters, Jean Rogers and Ruth Zimmer; two
brothers-in-law, Gordon Best and Wendell Pineo; and parents-in-law
Arthur and Mabel Best.
Heartfelt thanks to Chrissie’s Palliative Care Team led by
Paulette, attending paramedics, Donna and Isaac, and all the wonderful
people who provided such compassionate care during a difficult
time.
In keeping with Chrissie’s wishes, cremation has
taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. A
private gathering for celebration of Chrissie’s life will be held by
invitation only due to COVID-19 restrictions. Interment will be in
Upper Caverhill Cemetery, NB. Albert Clark will lead the service. For
those who wish to make a donation in memory of Chrissie, donations may
be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada at www.cysticfibrosis.ca by clicking
on « Give In Honour ». Arrangements have been entrusted to
White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville,
NS.
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19592020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de E Christina Chrissie Best 19592020..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia