George Banton

Obituary of George Banton

<h1>George Banton</h1> 1927 - 2010 Passed away at St. Mary’s General Hospital on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at the age of 83 years. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Scott) for 63 years. Dear father of Paul and his wife Lorraine, Peter and his wife Sandy, Patti Courvoisier and her husband Jim, and Maureen Currie and her husband Marshal. Sadly missed by his 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters. Predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. George was a dedicated 30 year sales representative, including a position as Ontario Sales Manager for Kaufman Footwear of Kitchener. Throughout his life and after retirement George enjoyed his passion for oil painting, golfing and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Friends are invited to share their memories of George with his family during visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, May 19 from 2-4 &amp; 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel, on Thursday, May 20 at 1:30 pm. Following the service everyone is invited to a reception at the Funeral Home. Honoring George’s personal wishes cremation will take place. Condolences for the family, and in lieu of flowers donations to a charity of choice may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.