BANKS, Myrtle Margaret Banks - Myrtle “Suzi” passed away peacefully on Friday September 16th at Bradford Valley Care, after a lengthy illness of Alzheimer’s.
Myrtle is survived by her Husband Dr. Erik Langenholt, her three sons; D’arcy (Tess), Daryl (Sonja), and Derek (Heather), and brothers Tom (Betty), and Robert.
Predeceased by her parents Lorne and Hazel Duff, brother Ross (Alma), Sisters Helen (Chuck Randall), and Ruth (Lloyd Short). She will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren; Tyler, Brent, Renee, and Kyle, her great grandchildren; Dexter, Tanner, and Brooklyn, and many nieces and nephews.
Myrtle was born and raised on the family farm near Port Perry where she had a joyful and active start to life with her three brothers and two sisters.
In her late teens Myrtle moved to Toronto, where she attended Business College, and started a career in Advertising. About the same time, she met her first husband Donald Banks, and together they raised their three boys. After starting out in Oakville, where all three boys where all born, they soon, moved to Don Mills where she lived the remaining majority of her life.
Mom and Erik were married in 1993.
Myrtle was a woman of strong faith and was involved in bible study and the Church community throughout her life.
Arrangements with Wagg Funeral Home, Port Perry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society, or a CHARITY of your choice.
