Obituary of Geraldine M. Bannister

It is with a sense of sadness yet rejoicing that we announce the home going of Gerladine "Grammie B" Bannister on May 8, at 4:10pm, who left Lakeview Manor, Riverview to be with her Lord and Saviour. Born in Stoney Creek, NB, she was 83 yrs old and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Marion Douthwright. She was a Charter Member of Bethel Baptist Church and a member of the church choir for many years. Every child growing up around her home and in her church to this day call her Grammie B. Though some are not grandchildren by blood they certainly were by love, and she loved each and every one of them equally. "Grammie B" loved to cook and was famous for her Turkey Suppers with the "I can't get enough of that dressing" however it was her donuts that have gained fame as the "Best in the World", and was in demand here and in the United States. She was very handy with her hands from gardening to crafts. A loving, caring and dedicated wife, mother, grand and great grandmother, sister and friend, she will be sadly missed by husband of 67 years Lewis "Lew" Bannister; her children Stella Laird, Joyce Wilson (Gary), Marilyn Lowe, Robert (Lynn) and Jeremy Bannister all of Pine Glen; seven grandchildren Robert,John, Clayton,Kyle and Seth all of Moncton and Shalon (Manitoba) and Bruce (Ontario); nine great-grandchildren; sister Thelma Allen of Etobicoke, ON; and brother Richard Douthwright (Carol)of Irishtown; as well as many nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by Seth's mother Lisette Doucett of Moncton. Besides her parents she was predeceased by sisters Beulah, Ella, Barb and Sheila; a brother Harry , grand-daughter Sara Joy Wilson and daughter in law Jodey Bannister. Visitation will be held at Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Funeral Home on Monday, May 11, 2015 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The home going service will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 12, at 1:00pm with Pastor Jim Eagles and Pastor Jerry Stearns officiating. Interment will be held in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens. Donations in Geraldine'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. If you wish to send flowers "Scent Free" please. Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Visitation Information May 11, 2015 2-4pm & 6-8pm Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB Service Information Tuesday, May 12, 2015 1:00pm Bethel Baptist Church Burial Information May 12, 2015 Fair Haven Memorial Gardens Requested Charity Bethel Baptist Church; Lakeview Manor Salvation Army Riverview; donor's choice