1942
Dianne
2014
Dianne A. Banas
November 3, 1942 — July 6, 2014
BALDWINVILLE – Dianne A. Banas, 71, of 10 Highland Avenue, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 6th at her residence with her family at her side, after a short illness.
She was born in Patterson, NJ on November 3, 1942, daughter of the late Norman and Doris (Coughlin) Cheever and had lived in Baldwinville since 1981. Dianne was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and also attended business college.
Dianne worked as a bank teller for 17 years for Athol Savings Bank in its Baldwinville and Winchendon branches. Before working at the bank, she was a supervisor for Price Chopper. Last year, she was very involved on the Templeton 250th Anniversary Committee. Dianne loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed working around the house in her flower gardens. Christmas and the holidays were her favorite time of year.
She leaves her husband of 50 years, Kenneth J. Banas; two sons, Stephen K. Banas of Phillipston and Michael S. Banas and his wife Kathy of Templeton; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Sarah Banas; a brother, Norman Cheever Jr. of Maine; a sister, BJ Dunbar of PA, as well as nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10th at 12 Noon in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Stephanie Flynn will officiate. Calling hours will precede the funeral Thursday from 10 AM to Noon.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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She was born in Patterson, NJ on November 3, 1942, daughter of the late Norman and Doris (Coughlin) Cheever and had lived in Baldwinville since 1981. Dianne was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and also attended business college.
Dianne worked as a bank teller for 17 years for Athol Savings Bank in its Baldwinville and Winchendon branches. Before working at the bank, she was a supervisor for Price Chopper. Last year, she was very involved on the Templeton 250th Anniversary Committee. Dianne loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed working around the house in her flower gardens. Christmas and the holidays were her favorite time of year.
She leaves her husband of 50 years, Kenneth J. Banas; two sons, Stephen K. Banas of Phillipston and Michael S. Banas and his wife Kathy of Templeton; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Sarah Banas; a brother, Norman Cheever Jr. of Maine; a sister, BJ Dunbar of PA, as well as nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10th at 12 Noon in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Stephanie Flynn will officiate. Calling hours will precede the funeral Thursday from 10 AM to Noon.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
www.stone-ladeau.com
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