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Edwin Banning Obituary
NEW LONDON, Conn. - Edwin G. "Ed" Banning, 89, of Mystic died Friday, March 1, 2013, in New London.
Services were private.
He was born Oct. 19, 1923, in Mason City, Neb., to Roy and Ella (Reed) Banning.
In 1947, he married Helen Robertson.
Survivors include his beloved and devoted wife of 65 years; daughters, Sheryl Maggi and her husband, Ronald, of New London and Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Lynda Fougere and her husband, Norman, of Duxbury, Mass., and Fort Myers, Fla.; grandsons, Norman Fougere and his wife, Jamie, of Scituate, Mass., Mark Fougere of Fort Myers and Matthew Fougere of Quincy, Mass.; loving sister, Harlene Cordell of Lincoln, Neb., and her children, Thomas Cordell of San Francisco and Michael Cordell and his wife, Kate, of Charlottesville, Va.; and his adoring niece, Nanci Sherwood and her husband, James, of Mount Sinai, N.Y.
He grew up in Mason City with his younger sister, Harlene, and had, by all accounts, an idyllic childhood. He and all of his friends spent their time helping their families, swimming in Muddy Creek, looking for arrowheads and generally causing mischief. This was growing up in America at its best.
He played football in high school and went downtown on Saturday nights. It was on one of those crisp autumn nights in 1939 that as a 17 year old he spotted Helen Robertson and asked a friend, "Who's that girl?"
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps following Pearl Harbor. After his service, he attended the University of Nebraska and earned a bachelor's degree. He married "that girl" in 1947.
He went on to start a family and enjoy a long and successful career with General Dynamics in 1956. He began as a clerk/expediter in Fort Worth, Texas, and retired as the assistant general manager/vice president of materials at Electric Boat in Groton in 1986.
Ed was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by his family.
The family appreciates the staff at Academy Point in Mystic, the 5.2 staff at L&M and The Center for Hospice Care Southeast Connecticut.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Banning
Donna Pedace
February 26, 2021
Condolences to Ed's family. I remember as a gentleman, and for his fairness. Many years ago, when another director at EB tried to keep me from attending a weekly meeting because I was a woman, Ed stood up for me and ensured that I was allowed to participate.
Donna Pedace
March 7, 2013
I found Ed to be a very fair man when he was the director of the department I worked for at EB. As his first female supervisor working in the shipyard, he provided valuable support, without which I would have been unable to do my job. He was always a gentleman. Our best wishes to the family.
Alma and Tim Falvey
March 6, 2013
We are so saddened to hear of Ed's passing. We had the pleasure of being neighbors on Braman Road in Waterford for many years. And what a wonderful neighbor he was. Our children spent many hours sliding down their hill in the winter snow and swimming in their pool in the summer. We remember the good times we had playing UNO and enjoying meals together. Ed will always be in our memories. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Helen, Sheryl and Ron, Linda and Norm and their family. God bless you all.
Roy and Jeanne Bennett
March 5, 2013
We enjoyed being neighbors of Ed and Helen in Scituate for over 16 years during which time I worked for Ed at the Quincy Shipyard. He was a great mentor, boss and friend. I always enjoyed hearing of Ed's stories about the Nebraska football team. Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen, Cheryl, Linda and family. With love,
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Russ & Rachel Roberg
March 5, 2013
We have lots of good memories of ED they go back to 1943 when I we first met in the service. God rest his soul. Rachel and I express our deepest sympathy to Helen and family
St Joseph MO 1950
Russ Roberg
March 5, 2013
Myself and Ed Omaha 1949
Russ Roberg
March 5, 2013
Tucson Az Deer hunting 1945
Russ Roberg
March 5, 2013
Lou Togneri
March 4, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Ed in Quincy and Groton....a perfect gentleman. My best to Helen and the Banning family.
David&Helen Parsons
March 4, 2013
Ed will be missed. I worked for him at the GD Quincy shipyard and he was a great supervisor. My condolences to Helen and his family.
Mary Anne Alfieri
March 4, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
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