Patricia (née McNerney) BESTED

The family of Patricia (née McNerney) Bested announces her peaceful passing on August 29, 2026, at the age of 94. Pat was a passionate reader, knitter, and bingo enthusiast who enjoyed fishing. Known for her delicious homemade pies, tarts, and devilled eggs, she was a beloved figure at family gatherings. Together with her late husband Bob (predeceased 2014), she owned Bob and Pat's Cottages on the Indian River in Keene and drove a school bus for many years. Pat was predeceased by her husband Bob, daughter Ann Caldwell, brother Alan McNerney and his wife Norma, and brother Danny McNerney. She is survived by her children Jim Bested (Donna), Michael Bested (Helen), Patty Clow (Ken), and son-in-law Allan Caldwell, along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pat's sister Barbara Kendry and nephew Glen Voycey, who was like a son to her, will miss her dearly. The family expresses gratitude to the caregivers at St. Joseph's At Fleming. Friends and family are invited to the Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre on Wednesday, September 9th, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., with the funeral service at 12:45 p.m. A reception will follow at 1:30 p.m., and interment will take place at Upper Keene Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada.