Maureen Bannister

   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.

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