Donald Banfield

Francis Donald “Don” Banfield of Blenheim passed away on Thursday November 3, 2011 at the age of 91 years. Don was born in Winnipeg. At an early age he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 as an Air Craftsman 2^nd Class. When he received his honourable discharge in 1945 he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Don’s experience in the Air Force with communications equipment led him to his next career in life as an Electronics Technician. Don owned and operated Banfield T.V. Services in Blenheim for many years. He was a life member and a Past Governor of the Sertoma Club in Blenheim and Winter Haven, Florida where he lived in semi-retirement until 2003 when he returned ‘home’ to reside in Erieau and Blenheim. Don is predeceased by his wife Mary (Malina Dawson). He is survived by his children Grant (Vivian) Banfield of B.C., Howie Banfield of Florida and Barb (Mike) Young of Indianapolis. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his grandchildren Kristen (Corey) St. Peter, Duane Kelly Banfield and their mother Johnette (Pancho) Kelly-Barrera, Adam Banfield, Rachel Banfield, Joe Young & Julie Young and by his great grandchildren Cohen, Mackenzie and Lindsay. Don is also survived by the mother of his children, Jean Margaret Banfield, B.C. and the Murray family, Chatham and area. Friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home to show their support to Don’s family on Tuesday from 2 – 4p.m. & 7 – 9 p.m. with a Legion Service at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday November 9, 2011 at 11:00a.m. with Legion Padre Rev. Bill Terris officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends wishing to remember Don with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer or Alzheimer’s Societies or the Salvation Army.