BANNISTER, JAMES M. - 1921 - 2013 - James M. Bannister, formerly of Pine Glen, NB; passed away at Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home, on Monday, September 23, 2013, at the age of 92. Born in Pine Glen, NB he was the son of the late Ralph and Nancy (Wells) Bannister. James was a former lumberman and construction worker prior to his retirement. He attended Bethel Baptist Church. James will be sadly missed by daughter Vivian Bannister of Moncton; son Russell Bannister (the late Ardith) of Red Deer, AB; by his several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister Beatrice Trites (Harold) of Pine Glen; brothers, Lewis (Geraldine) of Pine Glen, Henry (the late Emily), of Pine Glen and John (Louise) of Moncton as well as nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Irene Bannister in 1995, his son George, brother Roland, sisters Ethel, Helen, Dorothy and Myrtle.
Visitation will be held at Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. on Thursday September 26, 2013 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at Riverview Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 214 Pine Glen Rd. on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 1:30pm with Pastor Jim Eagles officiating. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens. Donations in James's memory made to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544 Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca