Published in Times Argus on May 31, 2012
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BARRE CITY - Douglas Hugh Banks, 69, of Batchelder Street died recently at his residence.
Born April 12, 1943, in Montpelier, he was the son of Hugh R. and Flossie M. (Bingham) Banks. He attended elementary school at Montpelier Union Grade School and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1961.
His early years were spent in Montpelier and he later moved to Barre where he has since resided. He was a longtime employee of the Vermont Department of Transportation.
Riding his motorcycle in younger years and studying Civil War history were special to him.
Survivors include his brother Richard Banks and his wife, Shirley, of Lyndonville and a sister Barbara Geake of Barre also surviving are two nephews; Michael Geake and his wife, Mary and Stephen Banks along with five nieces; Stephanie Berry, Cynthia Terry, Sonia Van Vorst and her husband, Mark, Barbara Carey and Kathy Hiteshew and numerous cousins.
A graveside service at the Berlin Corners Cemetery will be at the family's convenience.
There are no calling hours.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother Robert and his step-father, Hugo Gattoni.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 1, 2012
Published in Times Argus on May 31, 2012
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BARRE CITY - Douglas Hugh Banks, 69, of Batchelder Street died recently at his residence.
Born April 12, 1943, in Montpelier, he was the son of Hugh R. and Flossie M. (Bingham) Banks. He attended elementary school at Montpelier Union Grade School and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1961.
His early years were spent in Montpelier and he later moved to Barre where he has since resided. He was a longtime employee of the Vermont Department of Transportation.
Riding his motorcycle in younger years and studying Civil War history were special to him.
Survivors include his brother Richard Banks and his wife, Shirley, of Lyndonville and a sister Barbara Geake of Barre also surviving are two nephews; Michael Geake and his wife, Mary and Stephen Banks along with five nieces; Stephanie Berry, Cynthia Terry, Sonia Van Vorst and her husband, Mark, Barbara Carey and Kathy Hiteshew and numerous cousins.
A graveside service at the Berlin Corners Cemetery will be at the family's convenience.
There are no calling hours.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother Robert and his step-father, Hugo Gattoni.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 1, 2012
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