Obituary of Donald Joseph Banks

Banks, Donald Joseph – 60 of Youngs Cove, Annapolis Co., passed away March 12, 2015, in Annapolis Community Health Centre, Annapolis Royal after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born in Middleton, he was a son of Sidney and Mamie (Muise) Banks. Donnie worked for the past six years with Parks Canada at the Port Royal Habitation; and worked as a carpenter for many years with DeBoer Homes, Andy DeBoer, Greenlaw Construction, Upper Clements Park, North Mountain Construction and Ray Hudson Construction. In particular, he enjoyed doing dry walling. He was a member of the Parkers Cove Baptist Church, and an avid NASCAR and star trek fan. Most of his spare time was spent working for others. Donnie is survived by his wife Rosemary (Rafuse); daughters, Shyla Banks and Michaela Banks, both at home; sisters, Beverly (Steve) Hannam, Bridgetown, Brenda (Joey) Beals, Lawrencetown; brothers, Wayne (Sue) Banks, Sydney, Cape Breton and Edward (Alma) Banks, Saint John, NB; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday, March 16, in Kaulbach Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Annapolis Royal. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday March 17, in Parkers Cove Baptist Church, with Pastor Ewen McKillop officiating, assisted by Pastor Steve Hiltz. Burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery, Parkers Cove at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Buchholz and nurses at ACHC and VON. Donations made in Donnie’s memory may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society, Annapolis Valley Health or Parkers Cove Baptist Church. On line condolences may be sent to www.kaulbachfamilyfuneralhome.com