Slade Emmet Best, infant son of David Allen Best, Jr. and Veda King Blanchard died Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, five days following his birth on February 25, 2013 in St. Luke’s Hospital.
His Family: Parents: David and Veda of Easton, PA; grandparents: Kathy King of Montclair, NJ; Sid and Liz Blanchard of Scotch Plains, NJ; David Best, Sr., Carol and Richard Bell all of Washington, NJ; uncles and aunt: Joe, Ryan and Devon Best.
Services: A Celebratory Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at The Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey, 662 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 (www.cslnj.org) with a reception immediately following the service.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, any plant or vegetable for a garden in Slade’s memory would be welcomed.
Offer online condolences at www.ashtonfuneralhome.com.
Gavin Vincent
March 6, 2013 at 6:38 pm
I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help during this difficult time. You’ll all be in my thoughts in the coming days.
You have my deepest condolences.
Jim and Lisa
March 6, 2013 at 6:52 pm
Dearest Veda and Dave,
Our hearts go out to you and embrace you. We share in your loss and hold you in loving light and comfort. Blessings to you both ~
With love, Jim and Lisa
Josh and Dayna Trimmer
March 6, 2013 at 11:41 pm
Dear Dave and Veda,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Slades death. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We are here to support you in your grieving process.
Love,
Josh and Dayna
Marisol and Michael Aponte
March 7, 2013 at 9:39 am
We are at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort.
With love, Marisol and Michael
Melonie Hudson
March 7, 2013 at 12:31 pm
No words seem to be the right words at this time… You all are in my prayers. May God strengthen your family during this difficult time..
Love
Melonie Hudson and family
Jack Robin and Olivia
March 7, 2013 at 1:32 pm
Veda and Dave,
We are so sorry for your loss. Words alone can’t express the the sorrow we all feel. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Jack Robin and Olivia
Meg Green & Todd Dawson
March 7, 2013 at 2:32 pm
Dear Veda and Dave,
We are so sorry to hear of Slade’s passing. Our hearts go out to you both, please know you are in our hearts and prayers.
With love and hugs,
Meg & Todd
Mercedes, Tina, Anthony & Josephine
March 7, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Veda, Dave and the entire Blanchard and Best Family,
All we can do is offer you our love, prayers and support at this most difficult time. Hold steadily onto your faith. Surround yourselves with those that care so deeply for you. There are so many people who are so profoundly sorry for your loss. Look to them for strength. We are thinking of you and praying for you.
Love, Mercedes, Tina, Anthony and Josephine
Sharon Niko
March 7, 2013 at 9:21 pm
Dear Veda and Dave,
We are deeply sorry about the passing of your little one. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
With love
Sharon, Margie, Margaret and Barb
Zulay Fundora
March 8, 2013 at 11:31 am
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Zulay
Grandma Boo and Grandpappy Ricky Bell
March 8, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Dear Dave and Veda,
I am so sorry for your loss. The only comfort I get in this is that Nana and Cindy are holding him, “fighting” over who gets to hold him next, and Pop is already spoiling him…hes in really good arms.Maybe you can find comfort in that too. Your family is here for you through this. Love you very much.
Love,
Grandma Boo and Grandpappy Ricky Bell
Anil, Shalini & Mayank Singh
March 9, 2013 at 9:13 am
Our sincere condolences and prayers for your loss. May God be with each one of you at this difficult time.
With Prayers,
Anil, Shalini & Mayank
Jenn Navarro
March 9, 2013 at 6:38 pm
Veda and David-I think of you both every day. You all three hold a special place in my heart. It was an honor to meet you and care for Slade. Truly an angel. My thoughts are with you, wishing you peace knowing that Slade could feel all of your love from before you even held him the first time. Love, Jenn RN
Nick Scalera
March 10, 2013 at 1:46 pm
To Veda and David and the entire Blanchard and Best Families,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your infant son, Slade. I can’t think of anything more devastating than losing a child. I attended the memorial service and was deeply touched by the outpouring of love and affection that permeated the room. Only time will begin to heal the wounds of loss you now experience. I wish you well.
Nick Scalera