Ken Bannister loses battle with cancer.

Sadly, Ken Bannister passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Ken joined PACTRAC many years ago after discovering the Mini-Series. He regularly competed in the club's Mini-Series doing an average of 7 races a year up until 2010. He didn't compete either last year or this, but did join us for an open water swim in the Nene last year. He was often seen with his dog around his home in Wansford.

The Stamford Mercury reported as follows:

" BANNISTER Kenneth George passed away peacefully at home with his family, aged 59. Beloved Husband of Janet, Father of Dawson, Gibson and Frances. The Funeral will take place on Tuesday 25th September, at St. Mary's Church, Wansford, at 3pm followed by burial at Thornhaugh. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Mary's Church or Hospital at Home c/o R.J. Scholes, St. George's Street, Stamford. PE9 2BJ. Telephone: 01780 763092. "