Cicely Anderson Banfield

Cicely Banfield Obituary

BANFIELD, CICELY ANDERSON

Of Poolesville, MD, died suddenly on Monday, March 7, 2005, in Oxford, England. Devoted wife of the late Dr. William Landon Banfield III; loving mother of William Landon Banfield IV, Dale Banfield Banning, and Philip Ramseur Banfield; beloved grandmother of William Justis Banning, Mary Webb Banning, Breyer Hawkins Banfield, William Landon Banfield V, and Bradley Anderson Banfield; daughter of the late Rear Admiral Paul Ramseur Anderson and Harriet Mitchell Anderson; sister of Harriet Anderson Hazelwood; and beloved relative and friend of a host of others. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 21010 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20842. The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Paul and Mary Lee Banfield Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Landon School, 6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817; or any other institution of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Cicely Banfield

14 Entries

laura rutenis

March 30, 2005

we are devasted to hear of Mrs. Banfield's passing. as friends of her son Phil, we have heard many childhood stories and grew to understand their strong bond. our thoughts are with Phil, Landon and Dale during this difficult time.

Laura, Erin and Denise

Phyllis Yancey

March 25, 2005

Cissie and Lan visited us in Newport News, Va right after they were married. Bill was stationed at Langley AFB at the time. Lan had a migraine headache and went to bed immediately and Cissie was stuck with us, whom she didn't know.

Lan had been a close friend of our entire family; even babysitting our kids. We knew him as a bachelor in Holland in Soesterberg AFB. He was the flight surgeon and the pilots gave him a very hard time. My husband, Bill, would often challenge Lan's diagnoses, as he fancied himself a doctor since his mother was a nurse. So, although we knew Lan well, this was our first time to meet Cissie. At the end of our first ill fated evening with her, we knew that our treasured friend, Lan, had finally found someone that he loved and adored. And we found someone who loved Lan as much as we did.

Andrew Mitchell "Andy" Young

March 15, 2005

As shocked and saddened as I am by Cissie's sudden passing, it was so wonderful to meet our cousins, about whom we've heard so much these years at the Banfield house today. Though we will miss her lively wit at future Wisconsin gatherings of our small corner of the Mitchell family, I know she and her beloved Lan are together again. May we meet again soon.

Sandra Birdsong

March 15, 2005

John and I were so very sorry to hear of Cissy's sudden death. She was such a light of grace and cheer in our garden club - and around Landon School. We will miss her good natured friendliness and great spirit.

Sandi Birdsong

Paula Stephan Lee

March 13, 2005

We were so shocked to hear about Cissie. She is an old, dear friend. A fellow Navy junior. I met her on the ship going to Hawaii in 1953, and we were great friends and neighbors in Makalapa; went to Punahou together. She was my maid of honor and my daughter, Becky's godmother. I will miss our visits and phone conversations, reminiscing about our families and wonderful times in Hawaii, and sharing stories about our children and grandchildren. Rest well, Cissie. With our love, Paula and Jerry Lee

Phebe Hethcock

March 13, 2005

I am deeply grieved and saddened to hear of Cissie's death. Know that Landon, Dale, and Philip are very much in Bill's and my thoughts and prayers. I will always be grateful that I had several good visits with her this fall while we were in Virginia. Love to the whole family, Phebe

Barbara Young

March 12, 2005

I was deeply saddened to receive the news of Cissie's passing. What a joy to have met her these last years! Our outgoing cousin provided laughter and warm companionship at the summer gatherings in Wisconsin. She will be sorely missed. Unfortunately, Eric and I will not be able to be with you on Tuesday. I know my brother, Andy, will share some of our favorite memories with you.

Love to each of you,

Bobbin

Annette Yancey Allgood

March 12, 2005

I suppose Lan felt he couldn't wait any longer for his beloved Cissy to join him. We grieve your loss.

Lan and Cissy Banfield were Yancey family favorite people. How lucky we were to have shared their lives!

Ilsa Laszlo

March 12, 2005

She lover a good cigar. Mt. wharton greives.

Ilsa Laszlo

March 12, 2005

She loved a good cigar. Mt. Wharton grieves.

William Mitchell Pillsbury

March 12, 2005

Our thoughts are with you all in this sudden loss. We were looking forward to seeing Cissie this summer in Wisconsin, again. We'll miss our favorite cousin mightily. Andy Young will represent our segment of the family on Tuesday as Robin & I cannot be there, much to our regret. With all love, Bill Pillsbury.

Robin Michel

March 12, 2005

Cissie will be missed greatly by those of us in Houston and Wisconsin. We had fun times and she was a great house guest. We were looking forward to seeing her again on July 4.

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