- Dates
- 2016-04-15 – 2016-05-10
- Kind
- Death and funeral
- Where
- Beaver Island
- Participants
- Robert Matthew Banville
- Eras
- Modern era
- Concepts
- death-and-memoryaviationwildlifecommunity
- Within
- Beaver Island
Summary
Robert Matthew “Bondo Bob” Banville died on April 15, 2016. His family announced an April 23 funeral at Holy Cross Church, a tribute at the Veterans Memorial, and a community sharing of stories; the obituary remembered his aviation career, Wildlife Club leadership, and Community Center service. After his death, island volunteers also organized and completed a wood-moving effort for his widow Joan.
Evidence limits
The forum preserves a family obituary and service notices. Independent funeral records should control exact details.
Sources
- The family obituary described Banville’s aviation career, RMB Automotive, Shanoule Bed and Breakfast, Wildlife Club presidency, and Community Center board service; notices announced an April 23 Holy Cross funeral, Veterans Memorial tribute, luncheon, and family bonfire. The forum reproduction should be checked against independent funeral records for exact details.forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 10 · t010054
- The notice asked volunteers to cut, split, and haul wood from Shanoule to Joan Banville’s new home on May 9. It documents a specific community-support effort, not a quantified relief fund or accounting.forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 10 · t010146
- Joan’s follow-up said many people arrived with chainsaws, splitters, trucks, and helping hands, confirming that the planned wood-moving effort took place and recording her thanks. It does not quantify participation.forum · www.beaverislandforum.com · 10 · t010155
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Cite this article
Beaver Island Archive, “Robert “Bondo Bob” Banville dies and is honored on Beaver Island, 2016”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-bob-banville-death-and-funeral-2016/, accessed [date], citing Family obituary and notices, “Bob Banville RIP” and “Bob Banville Obituary,” Beaver Island Forum, April 15–23, 2016. (and 2 further sources listed on the page).
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