Blanche Lorenzen Banfield
Born In: Garnish, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Born: November 20th, 1921
Passed in: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
Passed on: August 24th, 2017
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Blanche Lorenzen Banfield at her home in Louisbourg on August 24, 2017.
Born November 20, 1921 in Garnish, Newfoundland, she was a daughter to the late George Banfield and Annie Eliza (Grandy) Banfield.
She is survived by nephews, Steven (Linda) and Bryan Banfield of Montreal, and very special niece, Marlene Plerschmann (Hans) of Eldorado, Ontario. Also left to mourn are friends, Hughie Beavers, Patsy and Aubrey Harris, Jim and Joan MacQuarrie, as well as all her friends in Newfoundland, and all the good people of Louisbourg.
Besides her parents, she is predeceased by brothers, William and Melvin; sister, Effie West; friends, Sadie Skinner and Mary Beaver, and two beautiful cats.
Visitation will take place today, August 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the First United Church, 3 Upper Warren St. in Louisbourg. Memorial service to follow at 3 p.m., with Minister Alex McGregor officiating.
Donations in Blanche’s memory may be made to the First United Church in Louisbourg, the First United Church in Garnish, Newfoundland, or the SPCA in lieu of her fondness for cats.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chantfuneralhome.ca.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of...
