Iris Myrna Banks
Iris M. Banks, 86, of The
Briarlea and formerly a life-long resident of Cabot Dr., Moncton,
passed away peacefully within the comforts of her home on Friday, June
14, 2019.
Born in
Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Hazel (Kelly)
Cochrane. Iris was formerly employed with Sears in the Catalogue Dept.
with over 15 years of service. She was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In her younger
years, Iris enjoyed playing cards, bowling, cleaning, volunteering
with the Alzheimer Society and taking numerous rides looking for deer
and enjoying nature.
Iris will be
sadly missed by her sons, William “Bill” Banks (Ruth) and
James “Jim” Banks (Linda); cherished grandsons, Justin Banks
(Haley McAlpine) and Ryan Banks (Kelly O’Driscoll; great
grandchildren, Alice and Oren Banks; nephew, Dennis
Cochrane.
In addition
to her parents, Iris was predeceased by her husband, Harry Banks
(1999); grandson, William James “Jamie” Banks; brother,
Hervey Cochrane (late Helen); sister, Norma Lees; sister in laws,
Marion Doucette (late Leonard) and Betty LeBlanc
(Ulysse).
The family
would like to thank Dr. Munroe and the entire staff of The Moncton
Hospital (5200) and the team from The Briarlea for the love and care
given to Iris during her time there.
Private
Family Graveside Service to be held at Fair Haven Memorial
Gardens. Arrangements under the professional care of
Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton
(858-1995).
Donations in
Iris’s name can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada or the
Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick. Online condolences can
be made on the funeral home Facebook page or
at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Iris Myrna Banks 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick