BANNISTER, EUGENE - Eugene Mac Bannister passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on October 28, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Born in Prosser Brook, he was the son of the Late Donald and Hilda (Murray) Bannister. Eugene is survived by his daughters: JoAnn (Verne) Milburn, Jean Steeves, Gail (Rick Steeves), Lynn (Kevin) Steeves; sons: Dennis (Krystal Cooper), Douglas (Jocelyne), Scott (Kelly) and Kris (Jodi); brother Clarence (Myrtle), sisters: Etta (Oram) Trites and Lillian (late Stuart). Eugene is also survived by his longtime companion Anna Joyce, and her family; by Aunt Rita (Raymond Good), 20 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Eugene was predeceased by his daughters Lorraine and Patricia, his children’s mother, Anna, and by several Aunts and Uncles. In his younger years he worked in the woods harvesting lumber, and later managed the Moncton Ice Company for over 40 years until his retirement in 1994. Eugene loved gardening, farming and spending time with his family. He was especially fond of horses and could frequently be found at agricultural fairs participating in light horse shows and horse hauling competitions.
Visitation will be held at Fair Haven Funeral Home on Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:00 o’clock am. A reception will follow in the Garden View Room. Interment will be in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Lung Association or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. The family invites you to send online condolences to www.fairhavenmemorial.ca