Bane, Norman

Norman Bane passed from this world early on February 2, 2026. Born in Rochester NY on July 27, 1934 to Leo and Isabel Bane and part of a family of 5 children. His wife of 64 years Barbara S. Bane passed September 2, 2021. Norman was predeceased by Brothers, Bruce, Don, Dave and sister Barbara Kittelson. 

Norman and Barbara are survived by two sons, Todd (Susan) Bane and Troy (Debbie) Bane. Norman and Barbara had 6 grandchildren, Matt, Ashley, Tyler, Chris, Ryan, Kevin and 12 great grandchildren. 

Norman was a Korean war veteran that served in the United States Army. Norman and Barbara married in 1959, residing in Indiana when Norman was going to college and Barbara was an elementary school teacher. They moved to Medina NY where they continued to live their lives and create new and lifelong friendships. In 1963 They moved back to the Rochester area and lived in Brighton NY. Norman and Barbara were members of Lake Avenue Baptist Church and part of the Sunday night club where they met more lifelong friends, such as the Stewart, Ashe, Brooks families. They often got together over the years for family gatherings and then later meetings at the Ashe’s Cottage on Canandaigua Lake in beautiful Vine Valley. 

Norman worked for Curtis-Burns Foods for many years and retired in the early 1990’s. After retirement, Norman and Barbara traveled to many different places. Canada, Alaska and its glaciers. They vacationed in Florida a couple of winters but Norman was not really to happy to be there. He enjoyed his house and being home and near the grand kids. Norman was very supportive of his sons and their career choices and was always trying to see how he could help his boys. Norman and Barbara were long time members of Fairport Baptist Church.  

Norman was a very hard working man. When he was not working on the house on Windrush Valley Road, he could often be found working at one of his rental properties that he greatly enjoyed working on. 

Norman passed peacefully on February 2, 2026 at Highland Hospital with Todd and Troy by his side. A special thank you to the Highland Hospital Staff on E7. They provided wonderful care and compassion to not only Norman but also Troy and Todd in that brief time. 

Funeral Services, provided by Keenan’s Funeral Home, will be held, March 5, 2026 11AM at White Haven All Seasons Chapel, burial immediately after the ceremony and a gathering of those that can attend at, Sycamore Golf Club, 1148 Wayneport Road, Macedon NY 14502. 

Donations can be made to Fairport Fire Department, Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department and Perinton Ambulance in Norman memory.