Bernie's service can be viewed by following this link:  https://youtu.be/TAMSMvkXN8A

Banks, Bernard Kenneth, age 72. of Ohio, Antigonish County passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020 in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish.

Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Fred and Stella (Delorey) Banks.

Bernie was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. His family was his life. He never turned down a good game of cards and made sure he rubbed it in good when he won; not to mention that he always had a good joke to make you laugh when you saw him. Bernie worked as a tree grader with Northeastern Christmas Tree Association for more than thirty years meeting many growers and making many lasting friendships along the way. He was also a painter with Gottschall Painters for many years as well as being self employed in that field. Bernie loved his hunting and fishing trips making lasting memories with his brothers and his his best friend "grandson Logan". He touched the hearts of everyone that knew him, leaving them with many lasting memories.

He is survived by his wife Karen (MacLean); daughter, Shelley (Mehak) Singh, Ohio; son, Marshall (Anne), Yellowknife; grandchildren: Riley, Keegan, Neika, Tiernan, Logan and Bailey; brother, Andre (Marcelle). Margaretsville; Gerard, Ohio; Anthony (Karen), Morinville, AB; sister, Rita Banks -Houghton (Vince Baird), Giant’s Lake; Mary (late Anthony) Mahoney, Union Centre as well as many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers Leo, Peter, Fred and Joe (in infancy); sister, Anne.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions there will be a private visitation and funeral with a livestream link provided on C.L. Curry website on Friday. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Joseph’s Hillside Cemetery Association. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.