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Donald Bannister Obituary
Born Jan. 5, 1918 in Millwood, VA. He was the son of the late Robert and Lucy Carter Bannister and husband of Mabel Royster Bannister of Stamford, CT.
Mr. Bannister was a member of Greater Faith Tabernacle Church in Stamford. He was a police officer with the City of Stamford for 37 years.
In addition to his wife, other survivors include: a son, Donald Bannister, Jr., of Stamford, CT. Three grandchildren, Donald W. Bannister of Stratford, CT., Marc Soucy of Coventry, CT., and Kevin Soucy of Madison, CT. He was predeceased by a brother, David Bannister and three sisters, Willie Butler, Joann Bannister and Janie Bardliving.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 2, 7:00 PM at Greater Faith Tabernacle Church, 29 Baxter Avenue, Stamford, CT. Burial will be private.
Downer Funeral Home, Inc., 31 Stillwater Avenue, Stamford is in charge of arrangements.
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Barbara Freeman
August 2, 2005
To the family of Donald P. Bannister, Sr....
The Bible teaches us that weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning...May GOD continue to strengthen you during this time of bereavement.
Greater Faith Senior Usher Board members will miss you.
Jim Purcell
August 2, 2005
Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
I knew him as as fellow Officer and was always impressed by his kindness. He was a true Gentleman.
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