BANKS, TINA MARIE At the Oromocto Public Hospital on Sunday, March 4th, 2007 Tina Marie Banks of Ripples, NB passed away at the age of 45. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Tom Fischer Roman Catholic by faith, she was a teacher's assistant with special needs children. Tina had an avid interest in geneology, meeting numerous friends on the internet through her endeavors. She is survived by her husband, Mark; five children, Raymond Risdon and Jessie Risdon both of Calgary, Ashley Risdon of Moncton, Leon Risdon and Matthew Banks both of Ripples; two grandchildren, Jason and Braidon; mother, Ann Ackerson of Digby, NS and step-father, Garnet Ackerson of Ripples, NB; two brothers, James Dubec of Portgual and Tom Dubec of Ontario; two sisters, Kelly Sparkes (Tim) of Ripples and Jackie Vinet of Calgary; mother and father-in-law, Donna and Ross Banks of Gagetown; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Resting at Bishop's Funeral Home 540 Woodstock Road Fredericton NB, were visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 from 6 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held from Bishop's Funeral Home on Wednesday March 7th, 2007 at 2:00 pm with Father Ken Weir officiating. Interment will take place in Digby, NS in the spring. For those who wish, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. www.bishopsfuneralhome.com