Dave Bannister
Obituary
Dave Bannister (John David Bannister)
Dave Bannister died suddenly on Friday December 26, 2025, at his residence in London, Ontario. Dave passed away at the age of 68. His death was unexpected and his family is deeply shocked and saddened.
Beloved father of Kaytlin Bolos (Waseem Bolos). Beloved grandfather of Rome and Zen Bolos. Brother of Sally MacRae and Patti Cox. Predeceased by his father John William Bannister and his mother Betty Lasenby.
Anyone who knew Dave knew that he was a kind and caring man who was a brilliant and talented craftsman. Dave’s family and friends will miss him immensely.
Cremation has taken place. As per Dave’s wishes, there will not be a funeral. Arrangements entrusted with Cremation London & Middlesex, 519-858-2467. Online condolences shared at www.cremationlondon.com
Your smile and jokes and laughter will be missed. RIP.God bless your soul my friend.
My dearest condolences as I have known Dave since I was 15 great man and great friend sadly just got the news today
Condolences to the family Goodbye my friend it’s been an honor to know you
I will never forget the day our daughter was born, nor the joy in his eyes when he held her for the very first time. In that moment, love revealed itself in its purest form.
We all enter this world with a first breath, and one day we release our last. In between, we do our best to navigate life—learning hard lessons, making mistakes, loving deeply, and discovering, along the way, the quiet freedom that forgiveness brings.
A craftsman indeed—an exceptional artist and a beautiful soul.