Herbert Roderick Bestwick

Rank: 
Private
Regimental number: 
163243
Unit at enlistment: 
84th Battalion
Force: 
C.E.F.
Volunteered or conscripted: 
Volunteered
Survived the war: 
Yes
Cemetery: 
Paris Cemetery, Paris, Ontario
Commemorated at: 
St. James Anglican Church (Paris), Penmans Ltd. Honour Roll
Birth country: 
England
Birth county: 
Derbyshire
Birth city: 
Ilkeston
Address at enlistment: 
River Street, Paris, Ontario
Next of kin address: 
River Street, Paris, Ontario
Trade or calling: 
Machinist
Employer: 
Penmans No. 7 Mill
Religious denominations: 
Church of England
Marital status: 
Married
Age at enlistment: 
22

Letters and documents

BX October 8, 1976

BESTWICK, Herbert R. – At the Willett Hospital, Paris, on Thursday, October 7, 1976, Herbert R. Bestwick in his 84th year; beloved father of Nelson of Paris, also loved by a brother Nelson; 3 sisters Beatrice Potts, Mabel Woods and Gertrude Cosgrove, all in England and a nephew Jack Potts, Stoney Creek.  Predeceased by his wife Nellie Brown (1973). Friends may call at the R.A. Collins Funeral Home, 184 Grand River Street North, Paris, after 2 p.m.  Friday.  Funeral service Saturday, October 9 at 2 p.m.  Reverend Keith Brett officiating.  Interment Paris Cemetery.  Legion Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home Friday evening, at 8.30 p.m., auspices Royal Canadian Legion Branch 90.