BANKS, Cristine Ann “Crissy” – age 56, of New Minas, Kings Co., passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Halifax, on January 4, 1961, in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harry J. And Grace L. (Wagerman) Rex. Crissy enjoyed time spent at the cottage and loved her grandchildren dearly. Surviving are her husband, Darrell A. Banks, New Minas; sons, Colin (Jodi) Banks, Kentville; Kyle (Natasha) Banks, White Rock; grandchildren, Colten and Titan; siblings, Laurie (David) MacFarlane, Porters Lake; Irene (Earrol) Payzant, Halifax; Rae (Glen) Labolt, Dartmouth; Donald (Leslie) Rex, Jarvis, Ont. There will be no visitation and a private graveside service will take place in Berwick Cemetery, with Rev. Darryl Dykens officiating. Donations in Crissy's memory may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, Kentville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com