OBITUARY: Paulette Bannister Paulette ''Pat'' Banister, 57, of New Britain, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at New Britain General Hospital. Born in Pittsfield, MA, she was a New Britain resident for the past 30 years and was a member of St. Joseph's Church. Surviving are four daughters, Stacy Emerson, Tracy Bannister, Leigha Bannister, and Ashley Bannister, all of New Britain; two sons, Jeff Beard and Paul Bannister, both of New Britain; two brothers, Frank Bannister of NH and John Bannister of MA; four sisters, Carol Demastrie, Nancy Miller, and Frances May, all of MA; and four grandchildren, Melissa Reek, Samantha Hanan, Amanda Banister, and Eric Foster. Funeral services will be held privately at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home. There are no calling hours.