Maureen Bannister
1958-2022
Maureen Bannister, 63, of Colpitts
Settlement, passed away at The Moncton Hospital on Monday, January 31,
2022. Born in Parrsboro, NS, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy
Weir (Dowe) and Lorne Murphy. Maureen was predeceased by her husband
of 41 years, Perry Bannister, only two months ago. A love story from
childhood, they are now together again.
Maureen spent most of her life as a
Licensed Practical Nurse. Many a resident over the years caught her
heart. Through the years, she loved playing darts, reading, planting
and tending her flowers, and listening to music. She loved concerts
and a good party. A gruff exterior with a heart of gold, Maureen was
the fiercest Mama Bear any kid or grandchild could have had. Nobody
was prouder of her kids or granddaughters.
Maureen will forever live on in the
hearts of her children, Heidi Cunningham (Derek); and her
“miracle” son, John-Ross Bannister; precious granddaughters,
Veronica and Victoria (Jacob) Cunningham; sisters, Ardis Noiles
(Andy), Julia MacCallum (The late Floyd), Gwen Joyce (Paul);
siblings-in-law, Coreen Clark (Doug), Kellie Hodgin (John), David
Bannister (Helen), Leonard Bannister (The late Lynda), Ruthie Leaman
(Russell), along with several uncles, her aunt Millie Weir (Lloyd),
nieces, nephews, and so many friends and family. Thank-you to Julia
for being Mama #2 to Bennie and to Ardis for all the time spent caring
for mom these last few months.
In addition to her parents and husband,
Maureen was predeceased by her mother-in-law, Ethel (Mason);
father-in-law, Russell Bannister; brother, Charles Murphy;
sisters-in-law, Deborah Garber, Helen Bishop (Orris); brother-in-law,
Russell “Sonny” Bannister.
Arrangements in care of The Salisbury
Funeral Home (372-4800). Family and friends are invited to Celebrate
Maureen’s life at the Salisbury Legion, 3317 Route 106,
Salisbury West, NB on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1 – 4
pm. Weather pending; with cancellation date of Saturday, February 12,
2022, 1 – 4 pm. Due to Covid-19, ID, proof of vaccination and masks
are required to attend. Interment of both Maureen and Perry will be
held in Hillside Cemetery in the spring.
If desired, memorials to BGC Salisbury,
Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be
appreciated.
We know you are up there chasing Dad
around and getting into mischief with Trishie. We love you too much to
let you go. Until we see you again, xo.
www.keirsteads.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Maureen Bannister 19582022..
Death notice for the town of: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick