Obituary of Audrey Elizabeth McInnis

With heavy hearts, but with appreciation for her 98 years, the family of Audrey E. (Bannister) McInnis announce her passing on September 10, 2024, at her residence in Rocmaura Nursing Home. Born June 1, 1926 in Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Margaret (Scott) and George Bannister.

Audrey worked at Crosby Molasses for many years, and she had many close friends there. She loved playing cards, bingo in the seniors club at the Admiral Beatty, and the Saint John City Market. She loved bus tours to the USA, and also loved travelling to Calgary to see her son George and family. She loved to call her two sons her “two angels”, and no one could say differently.

Audrey is survived by her sons, David McInnis of Saint John, NB  and George McInnis (Kathy) of Calgary, AB; cousin, Patsy MacKenney (Malcolm) and family from Moncton, NB; grandchildren, Jeff McInnis and Tracy McInnis (Nick Gorra) of Calgary, AB; great-grandchildren: William, Savannah, Aurora, and Nicklaus McInnis/Gorra of Calgary, AB.

In addition to her parents, Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Hilyard of Saint John, NB; brothers, Otty Bannister of Saint John, NB and Roy Bannister of Vancouver, BC; sisters: Margaret Halverson, Florence Shannon, and Toots Jessome of Saint John, NB; along with many family members and friends.

Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (506-634-7424). A funeral service will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3 pm from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place on Monday at 2 pm at Fernhill Cemetery, meeting at the cemetery office.

For those who wish, remembrances from the Rocmaura Foundation would be appreciated by the family.