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Joan Banta Obituary
Joan was born March 29, 1936, in New London, and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Katherine King of Niantic.
Joan married her childhood sweetheart, Charles Banta Sr., and they enjoyed 44 wonderful years of marriage.
Joan was predeceased by her husband, her sister, Patricia Kelly Crowley, and grandson, Timothy K. Rice.
She is survived by her sister, Donna Harman and her husband, Bill, and brother, James King and his wife, Pamela. Joan is also survived by her six children, Deborah Grenier and her husband, Maurice, Charles Banta Jr. and his wife, Pearl, Katherine Rice and her husband, Daniel, Christopher James Banta, Caroline Sylvia and her husband, Dave, and Jacqueline Blaise and her husband, Dennis. Joan also leaves behind 11 wonderful grandchildren who affectionally call her "Grandmier."
Joan's passion was the Dallas Cowboys, and during the summer she was always by the pool on her deck enjoying her family and watching a Red Sox game. Joan had many fond memories in her life and being with her late husband, Charlie; playing slots at the casino was her favorite. She will be sadly missed by all who touched her life.
The family would like to thank Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital, The William W. Backus Hosptial, and Greentree Manor for their thoughtful support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, 331 Main St., Norwich CT 06360.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. A calling hour will be held one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Banta
Lori Bailey
May 12, 2009
To the Banta Family
I hope that you shared the candle on mothers day to share your memories and happy moments of past mothers day with each other. May she be the rose that blooms all summer. With much Love Always
Lori your cousin
Sue Moyer
April 28, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family. I will always have fond memories of Joan and will remember how much she enjoyed the holidays.
Kathy Rice
April 15, 2009
My Mom and my very best friend, we were as close as a mother and daughter could be and should have been. I will forever miss you. I find comfort having no regrets, We did it all, I had the best parents. I will always be grateful for all the wonderful memories my family will always have, and if I am at least 1/2 the grandmother you were, than I learned something from a very special lady. Be in peace Mom. Love Always Kathy
Steve & Dee Hill
April 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cory Hock
April 14, 2009
I only met Mrs. Banta a few years ago, but she always thought of me and sent me best wishes. She was a kind and warm hearted woman. She will be missed greatly by her family and friends. God Bless you Mrs. Banta
Denise Brodeur
April 13, 2009
My Auntie, My Godmother, my heart breaks to know you are no longer with us physically. I know your spirit lives and will forever touch us. I have peace knowing that and Uncle Charlie have been reunited and you can rest after your valiant fight. Rest Auntie, rest now, you've fought long enough. I love you and I will think of you often with heartwarming memories. Be at peace.
Lori Bailey
April 12, 2009
Aunt Joan,
You will truly be missed, may your children find comfort and joy with all the memories your family shared over the years. With much love always
Lori (banta) bailey, Tommy, Kaylee & Thomas IV
Kim Rice-Arcilla
April 12, 2009
My heart is broken from the loss of my loving Grandmeir. You left us way to soon, saying goodbye to you was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I was not ready to let you go, but I know you are at peace with Boompa. The memories I have will live on in my heart forever. You always made everything so special, and I am forever thankful. All the talks, trips and many,many days by the pool are priceless to me. I am so grateful to have had such a wonderful lady in my life. You can rest now my friend, I know we will meet again.
Love you forever, Kim
John Banta
April 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John,Linda and James Banta
marylin Jenkins
April 12, 2009
To the family of joan banta my sister in law , kids please love each outher and Support each outher we send all our love & prayers . Joan rest in peace. Enjoyed Time spent With the family While WE Were Visting in conn
Jacqueline Banta
April 12, 2009
My mother has stood by me through my struggles and helped me raise a beautiful daughter. My brothers, sisters and I had the best upbringing, the best childhood and the best parents anyone could ask for. Today on Easter I remember the way my family would all get together to celebrate. I'll always wish for one more day with my Mom, but I'll always appreciate the time I did have with her. I'll always half expect a tea to be waiting for me when I walk into this house. I take comfort in the fact that my mother is at peace and hope her strength will pass onto us kids so that we may get through this day and all the rest that will pass without her. I love you mom, tell dad hello for me and one day our family will all be together.
Christopher Banta
April 12, 2009
My mother was not only a mother, but a best friend to me. She picked me up when I was down and has made me into the person I am today with her guidance and wisdom. I will never forget our time spent on our lower deck watching the red sox by the pool, with chicken cooking on the grill. This house isn't the same without her and I'll miss our evening coffee. My mother was a woman that will be honored and cherished. Truly an angel sent from god to touch our family and now she is where she belongs. With my father. I love you Joanie, my mother, my best friend. I'll be on the deck waiting for that cool breeze mom.
Charlene Jenkins-Cochenet
April 12, 2009
I want to send my greatest sympathy to all of the family, I never recieved the chance to really know Aunt Joan or Uncle Charlie personnally but I knew them through my Momma's memories and the saddness is truely felt in my heart.
kristin mahoney
April 12, 2009
sorry to hear about aunt joans passing.
Christine Banta
April 12, 2009
No words will ever be able to describe the way my grandmother has touched my life and the lives of my family. She was the epitomy of a lady, with an air and grace about her that left an impression on anyone she met. A mother, a Grandmeir, a best friend and a sister. She will live on in our hearts and thoughts forever. We know you are holding the hand of your love and your best friend, Grandmeir. Thank you for all that you have done and gave to this family. I love you. Catch it.
Your Punkie Pie.
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