Obituary of Lewis Bannister

It is with a sense of sadness yet rejoicing that we announce the home going of Lewis "Lew" Bannister on January 12, 2024 within the presence of his family at Lakeview Manor, Riverview as he went to be with his Lord and Saviour. Born in Pine Glen, NB, he was 96 yrs old and was the son of the late Ralph and Nancy (Wells) Bannister.

Lew retired from the Department of Transportation after many years service, he enjoyed his time working as gate keeper of the Causeway Gates in Riverview. In earlier years he worked at Modern Construction and spent most of his working years at Byron Dobson, within the building industry. Lew enjoyed hunting, fishing, he loved beating people at darts and dominos, cheering on the "Blue Jays" and above all he enjoyed family time.  

 A loving, caring and dedicated husband, father, grand and great grandfather, brother and friend, he will be sadly missed by his children Stella Laird, Joyce Wilson (Gary), Marilyn Lowe, Robert (Lynn) and Jeremy (Hailey) all of Pine Glen; seven grandchildren Robert, John, Clayton, Kyle, Seth and Hannah all of Moncton and Shalon (Manitoba) and Bruce (Ontario); many great-grandchildren; sister Beatrice (Harold) Trites of Pine Glen; and brother Henry of Pine Glen;  as well as many nieces and nephews and many neighbourhood kids who called him "Grampy B". Besides his parents he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years Geraldine M. (Douthwright) Bannister in 2015; siblings Ethel Bishop, John Bannister, Jimmy Bannister, Roland Bannister, Myrtle Smith, Helen Bishop, Dorothy Jordan; grand-daughter Sara Joy Wilson and daughter in law Jodey Bannister; grandson Kane Bannister. 

Visitation will be held at Fergusons Riverview Funeral Centre on Monday, January 15, 2015 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The home going service will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 16, at 12:00 pm with Pastor Jerry Stearns officiating.

Interment will be held in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Lew's memory made to the Bethel Baptist Church, the Lakeview Manor Salvation Army in Riverview or to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Fergusons Riverview Funeral Centre, 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, (506) 857-9544.

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