David L. Banning

1942 - 2021

David L. Banning, passed away at his home in Enfield on November 27th surrounded by his loving family. Raised in Stafford Springs, Dave was known as a mischievous and energetic child. As an adult, he used his energy to devote his life in service to others. At age 17, he entered the Marines for four years. Later, upon learning "the good news of peace" through his study of the Bible, he dedicated his life in service to his God, Jehovah. For 49 years he brought a message of hope to many of a better future. While working as a computer programmer at the Covenant Insurance Group, and then later at Aetna, David always took the time to volunteer in the community. Among many places he brought a message of peace to, he especially enjoyed sharing the good news with residents at the Blair Manor Nursing Home in Enfield, travelers at Bradley Airport, visitors of the Enfield Farmer's Market, and inmates at the local prisons. Even in the weeks before his death, he was providing spiritual encouragement to prisoners via letter correspondence. He served as an elder in both the Enfield and Warehouse Point congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses for 45 years. He loved his friends there, and they loved him and his warm smile. He especially loved his family. He looks forward to walking the Marginal Way again with his loving wife of 55 years and best friend, Elizabeth Banning; hiking up mountains with his daughter Rosanne Ely and her husband Floyd; watching the sunset with his granddaughter Marissa Luther and her lovely husband Jim; and building wood projects with his grandson Rocco Petitto. He looks forward to seeing again his siblings that he deeply loved, his sister Joyce Dix; his brother Richard Banning and his wife Yolanda; his youngest sister Sharon Greika and her husband Gordan; as well as many nephews and nieces; and countless spiritual brothers and sisters worldwide. David's memorial service will take place via Zoom on December 11 at 11am. To request the Zoom link, please visit davebanningmemorial.com and fill out the online form. His arrangements have been entrusted with Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. To leave an online condolence message visit: wwwbrownememorialchapels.com.