BANKS, Shirley LaVaughn-78 of Meadowvale, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Harmony, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Maude (Sarsfield) Spinney. She retired in 1968 from DND having worked in Cornwallis, Halifax and Greenwood. Shirley enjoyed attending exhibitions , variety shows, playing cards and visiting seniors. She is survived by her husband, Roland; sisters, Mary Keddy-Boyd, Meadowvale Road; Laurine (Robert) Baker, Kingston Village; Linda (Murray) Hird, Garland, Kings County; brothers, Gordon (Thelma) Spinney, Kingston and Arthur (Janet) Spinney, Berwick. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Eugene (2003) and Graham in infancy. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held Sunday, November, 4, 2012 in the Old Tremont Cemetery with Rev. Leon Langille officiating. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com