Charles Dean Banks - 82, of Sheffield Mills,
Kings County, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in Shannex -
Orchard Court, Kentville. Born in Waterville, he was a son of the late
Wylie and Josephine (Fredericks) Banks. He had been employed in the
woods as a yardman, as an orderly with the former Nova Scotia
Sanatorium and retired as a poultry farmer with C&M Ells and
A.C.A. Co-operative. He is survived by two daughters, Sylvia (Reg)
Kane, Atlanta, Kings County; Dorothy (Rick) Redden, Kentville; two
sons, Edwin (Kim), Centreville; Michael (Heidi), Sheffield Mills; two
sisters, Elsie (Irving) MacPherson, Kentville; June (Robert)
Cruickshank, Mt. Denson; three brothers, John, Fall River; Stanley,
Kentville; Hedley, Dartmouth; 11 grandchildren, Dwayne, Aaron,
Shannon, Valerie, Kristin, Shelly, David, Lisa, Angela, Ryan and
Brandon; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several
nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Grace
Thorpe; a daughter, Deborah (Steven) Martin; a sister, Jean; three
brothers, Richard, Lewis and Wylie Jr. Visitation will be held from
6-8 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the White Family Funeral Home,
Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held
at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2012 in the Canning Baptist Church,
Reverend Donald Rafuse and Reverend Marc Potvin officiating. Family
flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the
charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
Condolences
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today.
— Pat & Lynne Boudreau
Dear Sylvia and Dorthy,our family thoughts are with you at this time.Your Dad was so very kind to me when I was growing up.God bless Nancy
— Nancy (Kelly)Tibbitts
We would like you to know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
— Victor and Joan Cox
I only knew your dad to see him but know what its like to lose a parent I lost both mine pretty young & think of them all the time & wanted you & Rick to know I am thinking about you Dot hus to you & the family & if you come west we have two spare rooms & a RV as well. We might be east this year not sure yet.
— Liz ( Cosman ) Craven
Sincere Sympathy to all the family.Charlie was a very friendly man and will be greatly missed.May God Bless you all at this time.
— Fred and Pat Stockall
Dear Dot, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I'm thinking about you in these rough times.
— George Peach
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
— Sandy Bent
We send our sincere condolences to the Banks Family. we think of you in these difficult times in thoughts and prayers.
— Troy & Tammy Barkhouse
Thoughts are with you Stanley....
— Doris & Doug Duncanson
My condolances to all the family,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Helen & Larry Fraser ( Kane )
So sorry about your dad's pssing. You all have lots of fond memories of him and your mum. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Gwen Huntley and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Charley was a good brother and leaves you all with lots of fond memories. He is in a much better place now. May he rest in peace. God bless.
— Gwen Huntley and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time .
— George , Mary and Brian Kinsman
Thinking of you at this difficult time, Charlie was a good man and a nice neighbor .
— Donna And Kevin Dykens
Our sympathies go to your family as you let your dear Father and Grampie go. It is so hard and our prayers are with you. So sorry I cannot be there for the service but a cold prevents. Hugs, Mary Munroe
— Mary Munroe
Althouh we were saddened to hear of your loved ones passing. It is our prayer that you may find comfort, strength & peace from our Lord in the days ahead, as you remember him in love. Knowing that he is at home with the Lord & with your mom.In christian love & concern Stan & Gloria.
— Stan & Gloria Dominey
During my time working at Orchard Court, Charlie was one of my absolute favourites. His cheerful smile and happy demeanor made everyone around him feel good. I have many warm memories of Charlie; he was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
— Coretta Winkelman
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Charlie was a joy to know and we remember many times when he would come and spend hours at the service station. Sincerely Eugene and Heather
Martin
— eugene and heather martin
We are very sorry for your loss. Just a little story for you. As you may or may not know I (Nancy) work at Shannex. On the morning of the day that Charlie passed I was in doing some care on him. I looked at him and said Hey Charlie, Tell me a joke. He looked at me and said that he didn't know. I said your supposed to tell me your looking at a joke. He laughed. I guess I am trying to say that he still had his since of humer right to the end. L'Acadie Lane will not be the same without Charlie there. He will be greatly missed. He was well loved by all around him.
— Dave and Nancy Farndale
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
I found comfort in the hope the Bible offers for our loved ones at Psalms 37:29 which says, "The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it."
We are assured by God in His Word the Bible, that after the earth is cleansed of current troubled conditions, it will be restored to a paradise like the Garden of Eden as He originally purposed.
Then our loved ones will return to life on earth in good health. (Isaiah 33:24)
John 5:28,29 tells us that "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out..."
In the 'Lord's Prayer' that most of us pray, we ask for God's KIngdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Then there will be no more sorrow or pain as we are promised at Revelation 21:4. It reads, "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
I hope these words will bring you a measure of solace in your time of loss.
Sincerely,
Sandra Sullivan
(902) 679-4815
— Sandra Sullivan
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time. Take care and know I am thinking of you Sylvia.
Sharon
— Sharon Webster
