1. | BANKS, Adrian M was born on 7 Jun 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Dec 2018 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
Adrian M. Banks passed on peacefully to Heaven under the care of Niagara Hospice on December 5, 2018. He was born in Niagara Falls to the late Dr. George B. and Ruth C. Banks on June 7, 1926. He attended Stella Niagara and Wilson high schools. He graduated with a BA at Niagara University. As a veteran of the US Navy he served from 1944 – 54, on the “USS Diamond Head” during WWll and the Korean Conflict. Adrian always had a kind word for everyone he met and was very community minded. He retired from Harrison Radiator. His volunteer service included: Toast Masters, Meals on Wheels, “Write Touch” writers group, lifelong Roman Catholic member and very active at St. Brendan’s Church (formerly St. Bridget’s). Married on May 30, 1951 to his loving wife of 67 years, Grace “His Gracie” (Bechtel) Banks. They were blessed by children: Phil (Beth) Banks, Susan (Doug) Linderman, Paula (Charles) Dahlke, Christopher (Kris) Banks, Cynthia Banks, Rebecca (Richard) Schweigert, George (Donna) Banks, Laurette (Michael) Clark, Margaret (James) Ruckdeschel. 27 grandchildren, 11 (+ 3 baking) great grand-children. Sadly missed by his siblings the late Theresa (Al) Webster, Paul (Irene) Banks, Margaret Moore, Lawrence (Diane) Banks, Mary (Mark) Pioli and many nieces and nephews. He was truly one of the good ones!!. Family and friends may call at the RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY FRIDAY 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated SATURDAY at 11:00 AM in St. Brendan's on the Lake (St. Bridget,s) Ewings Road Newfane, NY. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make donations to either Niagara Hospice, Niagara Celtic Society, or your favorite charity.
Adrian married BECHTEL, Grace Alice on 31 May 1951 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Grace (daughter of BECHTEL, Philip D and SWITZER, Harriet Elizabeth) was born on 27 Feb 1928 in New York; died on 12 Feb 2024 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. BANKS, Philip
- 3. BANKS, Susan
- 4. BANKS, Paula
- 5. BANKS, Christopher
- 6. BANKS, Cynthia R was born on 7 Apr 1957 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY; died on 11 Oct 2022 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY.
- 7. BANKS, Rebecca
- 8. BANKS, George
- 9. BANKS, Laurette
- 10. BANKS, Margaret
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