Obituary of Charles Burt Banks

Sackville, N.B.- Charles Banks passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital at the age of 92. Born on June 2, 1920 in Toronto, Ontario, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Schloesser) Banks. He was a licensed mechanic and truly enjoyed work of all kinds-building, gardening and especially talking about the good news of God’s Kingdom. Bob was much loved by his spiritual brothers and sisters; his youngest sister, Grace Marth (Heinz) of Oliver, BC; his community; his nieces, Linda Tower (David) of Sackville, N.B., Judy Pert (Robert) of Shediac, N.B., Marlene Henderson (Rick) of Ojai, California and his nephews, John Banks (Micheline) of Quebec City, Marcel Marth (Shirley) of Oliver, BC, Peter Kohlmier (Mary) and Paul Kohlmier (Tawnya), both of California. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathleen (Peggy) (Walker) in May, 2009; his sister, Evenlyn Kohlmier and by his two brothers, William and John. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visiting hours. The funeral will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 71 King Street, Sackville. Gilles Fournier will preside over the service. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the local Kingdom Hall to support the work he loved.