It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Xena Destinie Leah Martin-Banks on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was born in London just 7 weeks ago on November 5, 2024.

Broken hearted are her parents Chantell Banks and Zander Martin. Loved immensely by her maternal grandmother Cheryl De-Rouese and grandfather Neil Banks Jr (Emily Dietz) as well as her paternal grandparents Destinie (Ron) Martin. She will be remembered by her great grandparents Ann Strutton, Elizabeth Banks (Neil Banks Sr) as well as many extended family on Zander's side. Loved niece of Vanessa Young, Neil Banks III and Brett Martin, Byron Martin, Cameron Martin and Owen Martin along with a special place in the heart of her great uncle Richard Banks.

Xena, although her time here was short, made a lasting impression of various friends and family and will be missed by Kieran Barkovsky, Dana Flood (Garin) and Catarina Clifford. Predeceased by her great grandpas Jim Brown and Anthony Allan De-Rouese.

A private Memorial Service will be held at Salvation Army Church in Hanover . Lt. Danielle Feltham officiating. Cremation has taken place. 

Memorial donations to assist with ongoing costs and support can be made at https://gofund.me/9de553e3. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca