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Leigh Banting Obituary

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LEIGH BANTING

On Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. He is survived by three daughters, Lucie, Eloise and Aimee. There will be a farewell ceremony on Saturday, February 3, at the Adams-Green Funeral Home, Herndon, VA at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to be made to the American Cancer Society.(1-800-ACS-2345).

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 31, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Leigh Banting

58 Entries

Kevin Bonnette

February 25, 2007

Linda, Lucie, Eloise & Aimee,
I was deeply moved my your messages to your Dad and we will continue to keep all of you, and especially your Dad, in our thoughts and prayers. I so looked up to Leigh in many ways and I will miss him very much. He is a great man and will not be forgotten. May God Bless you all!
Kevin Bonnette & family

February 25, 2007

A Word For A Friend

This is a word for a friend of ours,
Who always found the time,
Whether it be minutes or hours,
He could talk a line,
At the table, the bar, the shop, or street,
He would comfort you in a time of need,
For this friend to help was a second nature,
He would leave you happy,
When you were down,
Then he’d say “I’ll see ye later”
In respect We give 100 percent,
To buy him a pint was money well spent.

Now that you’ve left the dark,
And entered the light,
We will say a prayer for you tonight,
For a great man we will surely miss,
Who’s character and charm was so full of bliss,
The joy you gave to people you met,
Is top of the range anyone would bet.

This friend of ours is a man well known,
For we’ll catch up later down the road,
Goodnight godbless to our friend we can tell,
We’ll see you in Heaven for time will tell.

Leigh Banting 1958 – 2007
(Rest In Peace Leigh)

The Lads

annie cefaratti

February 24, 2007

Oh Leigh, we did what they say is the worst thing to do, 'let time pass'. It was in June last year when you came to my birthday party (I have the photos ;) and in August when you rang and we promised we would get together so we could share the latest about life, work, our children, etc... and
We were neighbors and friends who even once we both moved from there continued to keep in touch. We shared amazing stories... and I cried on your shoulder over all my break ups and such... to which you always reminded me, "annie, the world is your oyster.". I will never ever forget those words coming from you, Leigh. I am so sad not to have shared one last laugh or tear before you departed us, but I know that you and your gleaming smile are shining down on the rest of us. Rest in peace.

Howard McLaren

February 14, 2007

Typical Leigh story - Walking with Leigh through a deserted area of DC late one night we bumped into a stranger, who within minutes Leigh started up a conversation and discovered, to my astonishment, they both had a mutual cricketing friend in the West Indies.

It was Leigh, I think, who coined the term "slappers"

Karen Lawrence Djorup

February 13, 2007

Leigh – You were such a great friend to me when I worked at Airbus for a short time ten years ago. Thanks so much for agreeing to be my corporate advisor which required working with one of my professors for my directed field work study. I have you to thank for helping me complete my graduate degree. I found copies of all the old interviews I did at Airbus and found a quote from you when I asked you describe the culture where you worked….”It [Airbus] is a good fun place – a dynamic place to work because everyone knows aircraft…It [the culture] is very professional. We don’t carry many people. Everyone has more individual responsibility. There is a certain responsibility because the buck stops with the person. Lot of good fun. Lot of respect for each other.”
Leigh - that is how I saw you…you took a lot of individual responsibility. You were professional. You were a lot of good fun. You had tremendous respect for your co-workers, friends and family. I only wish I had stayed in better touch. I now have three boys of my own. You were always so proud of your daughters and always so excited to talk about them. You are missed.

Shelly Brett

February 12, 2007

My brother Leigh was the sweetest boy in the world. He never had a bad word to say about anyone (even his bossy big sister)and no one had a bad word to say about him.

Even though we were separated by thousands of miles we remained close. As well as being my brother he was also one of my best friends. I have so many happy memories of him from our childhood through his metomorpasis into 'Bill' the man. Particularly I shall cherish the wonderful holidays we shared over the years. My two sons Fred and Bert were priviliged to have him as an uncle. Ever competitive, he managed to beat me in the race to become parents. His eldest daughter Lucie was born just ten days before my firstborn Fred (well done Linda!). Through him the cousins have enjoyed a very special trans-atlantic bond as I have with his former wife Linda and we will remain friends forever.

Since his sad and untimely death I have discovered just how many lives he touched and what a very special person he was. It was a huge comfort to know that he was loved by such a special group of friends and colleagues, too many to mention here - you know who you are and a BIG 'thank you' to you all for your kindness it meant such a lot.

Leo the Lionheart - love you forever and when we meet again, mines a margarita!

Big Sis Shelly xx

Betty Hollingsworth

February 12, 2007

Leigh
I did not know you as Linda, Lucie, Eloise and Aimee did, but you certainly lived life to the full. So will the girls.
Betty Hollingsworth
Spalding Lincolnshire

Elaine Hartley

February 10, 2007

Dear Leigh
I was with you the day you met Linda. It was a romance that resulted in your marriage and the birth of your wonderful daughters. Looking back we have so many memories, such happy times, full of fun and laughter. We last saw you briefly on your 49th birthday when you brought Lucie round to stay – we did not know this was our goodbye.
Our thoughts are now with Linda, Lucie, Eloise and Aimee, your girls whom you loved so much and were so proud, your parents Hazel and Peter, sisters and their families.
We now bear the pain and grief you so bravely carried throughout your short illness, as we try to comprehend and come to terms with the injustice of your life so tragically cut short. Leigh you were here with us for the quality of life, which you lived to the full and you will always be in our thoughts.
Thank you for our memories. With all our love
Elaine, David, Emma and Kate

Renee Martin-Nagle

February 10, 2007

Leigh,
We worked together at Airbus for 16 years, and you were the perfect colleague -- always ready to lend a helping hand, always prompt and professional, always positive and cheerful, always ready for a good time. Your untimely death has left both an emptiness from the loss of your physical presence and a fullness from the resonance of your wonderful spirit. Your love for your family was evident in every conversation, and you kept us grounded at work by insisting in the most stressful situations that it was "all good fun". I remember once we were discussing motivation, and you said that putting a ball at the end of any task was a great motivator for you. Another lesson in staying grounded.
You lived your life to the fullest and left an indelible mark on so many other lives along the way. I have to believe that at some level your spirit knew that it would not be here for very long, because you packed more into your 49 years than most ever do in 80 years. You left a lasting legacy in your daughters and in the warmth and love and fun you shared with all who knew you. Your daughters are so blessed to have known such love and support from their father, and Linda was wise to have chosen you as the father of her girls.
I'll look forward to seeing you on the other side, and by then you will have scoped out the best places to have a few beers and a good time.
With much love and respect,
Renee

Aimee Banting

February 8, 2007

Dear Daddy,
I love you sooo much and nothing will ever change that. You were the best daddy anyone could ask for. Whenever I had one of my 'breakdowns', you always knew how to calm me down. I remember one time on the way to school when i was putting on my make-up and dropped some foundation on my shirt. I thought the world was going to end because it would come off. The world didn't end and you took me back home to get a new clean shirt. I appreciate everything you have ever done for me, even if it meant going into a Prada or Gucci store and waiting around for me to finish. You were the best daddy in the whole world. I remember the last words I said to you were 'I love you daddy' and it's true, I love you.I will never forget all the great memories we had together and all of the great vacations you took me Lucie and Eloise on. I am the luckiest girl to have you as my dad.

I love you Daddy

love always
Aimee

Joanne Hampton

February 8, 2007

Leigh,

You left too quickly and without having the chance to say good-bye. My dear friend, I will miss you and you will never be forgotten.

Thanks for passing through my life, and thank you for those wonderful memories of the good times we shared.

Congratulations to you and Linda for raising three beautiful, lovely daughters. Your larger-than-life spirit will live in their and our hearts forever.

Martin Brett

February 8, 2007

Leigh.
You were my surrogate brother and I was yours. All we ever had was fun and laughter. I can only remember the good times because that's all there were.I am so glad we got to go on one last holiday together in August with the girls.We were all so happy together as we had been on so many occasions. Don't worry we'll make sure they are OK. I'll miss you bruv. Take care and have a "few beers" for me where ever you are. X

Mitchell & Karen Cox

February 8, 2007

Leigh we did not get together often enough but we found a great friend when we met ten years ago. The trips to the South of France and Rugby World Cup in Australia will always be remembered. You loved life and we loved living it with you. You will always be remembered because of the great memories and stories that will be told over a beer or twenty. You were a great mate to have and will be missed by all.

Karen Cox

February 8, 2007

I only found out today, Feb 8, about Leigh passing away and I am devastated. My husband, Mitchell and I are Australian and had some wonderful times over the years with Leigh, here in VA, DC, Sydney (Rugby World Cup), London (Lord Tavern's Box)and St. Tropez, he was a wonderful person, always "up for a laugh and/or a beer". I already miss him dearly and I feel lucky that he came into my life and I can call him my friend. Love You Leigh.

Colin Pinfold

February 8, 2007

Hey Billy Boy,Leigh or Harry B to a few of us.Still struggling to imagine a world without you but having seen 3 beautiful daughters, that you've given a great chance in life,i know that this world will still be full of the 'Banting effect' for a long long time.You enhanced my life and all that stood by you.Thank you.

Paddy Barnes

February 8, 2007

Leigh
So many happy memories of rugby and cricket tours past. I shall never forget you leading us out of a Dorset Pub one night - The Seven Dwarfs - in your green jacket Hi ho hi ho ..... A true larger than life guy. Thinking very much also of Linda and the girls

David Venz

February 8, 2007

To Leigh's three beautiful daughters I would only say that I knew your Father from the first day he joined Airbus in North America. And in the following years, in our professional relationship, he always made me feel that his role was to be of service to me, to help me perform better. That is a talent. Rare in the corporate world. Your Father was a very good man.

Jack Schofield

February 8, 2007

Great sense of humor, great attitude, great smile,great person!

Linda Hollingsworth

February 8, 2007

Dear Leigh,
I miss you so much and it has only been a week. I will miss you forever. You have been a part of my life for such a long time. You gave me many wonderful presents and experiences over the years, but the greatest gift of all, was our three daughters. Thank you for them. I am luckier than the rest of your many friends and relatives because I have Lucie, Eloise and Aimee, who will be constant reminders of you. You will be with us everyday in our hearts, and present at all our major and minor life events. I wanted to tell you so much more, but we ran out of time. As you said to me, on Sunday, January 28, 2007, "Goodbye, Sweetheart".

Barry Scanlon

February 8, 2007

Leigh,Bill,Dad,Coach you were all of these and more.Generous,caring and the best mate a man could ask for...I'll miss our adventures and I'll miss you....bon voyage mon ami...see you on the other side.

Steve Connelly

February 7, 2007

Our thoughts are with Lucie, Eloise, Aimee & Linda during these ever so difficult times.

Leigh, as they say in Cornish rugby, "when the one great scorer comes to write against your name, he will write not that you won nor lost, but how you played the game". Great game my friend.

The Connellys

Rusty, Lisa, Rachel, Kelly, Laura and Meredith Hargrave

February 6, 2007

Leigh,

You were a joy to be around---your kindness and generosity were always evident. Thank you for coaching Laura in soccer over the years---you were a constant source of encouragement. This life may be a vapor, but you made a very permanent and positive mark on our family, and we are thankful for the time we had with you.

Linda, Lucie, Eloise and Eimee---our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Eloise Banting

February 6, 2007

Dear Daddy,
I love you soooooooo much!! And I'll miss you forever and ever!! I'm glad that my last words to you were I love you, and I'm glad that those were your last words to me. Thank you for everything that you've given me, and not a day will go by that I won't think of you. I'm sorry for giving you such a hard time over the past 16 years, but I just want to say thank you for putting up with me. I love you soo much and I will miss you always. Thanks so much for the great advice, I'll keep it with me forever. And thank you for teaching me that no matter what, never take life too seriously.
Love your middle daughter,
Eloise Rose Banting :)

Lucie Banting

February 6, 2007

Daddy, I don't know what I'm going to do without you. You meant the world to me although I know I had a funny way of showing it. I remember when I was little and I would be crying for whatever reason, screaming, "I want my daddy. I want my daddy.." and now it seems that I'm back to that all over again. Thank you so much for giving me the life I have. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I know you worked so hard. You were always there for me, knowing how to comfort me, whether I was 4 or 14. Remember when I dyed my hair that disgusting orange color and I was absolutely "devastated?" You got me that appoinment at hairport to fix it and I know how expensive that must have been! I love you so much and I'm going to miss you for the rest of my life. You really were the best dad ever and I was so lucky to have you..and yes, I do give a "rats arse" about school even though you told me the other day that I don't! haha! All I can really say is that I'm going to miss you so much and I promise to live in your footsteps by living life to the fullest and having a good time. I'll love you always, your eldest, Lucie <3

P.S. I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU!

Mary 'The Mar' and Scott Luckenbaugh

February 6, 2007

Leigh,
You were the bomb!
The stories, the laughs, the great conversations, the unforgettable memories...all too many to count.

You lived life to the fullest, some of which many of us were fortunate (and maybe not so fortunate - LOL)enough to have enjoyed with you!

Our most heartfelt condolences go out to your most beautiful and talented daughters. Your life and love shines in them and will continue to guide them as they go forward.

You are loved and you will be so missed!

Andrea Twohie & Ron Franks

February 6, 2007

Leigh – you’re life ended way too soon. A life lived with zest and gusto! Your legacy lives on in your beautiful girls. You will not be forgotten – the humor, the music, the bad golf games…… God bless you and your family.

Mary Anne Greczyn

February 6, 2007

If you knew Leigh, you had more fun in life - it's pretty much that simple. There were many parties and outings and from those will be many stories and toasts for years to come. For all this we are grateful. Eloise, Aimee and Lucie - thank you for sharing your dad with us.

Mark, JoanaD'arc & Joana B Roe

February 5, 2007

To the Banting Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leigh was a great coach, dad and football fan. Stories will continue to be told many years in the future with a smile about his fervent love for the "jogo bonito." God bless him.

Duncan Fennemore

February 5, 2007

Billy-Boy
Too many memories to know where to start. What a terrible waste; we half expected you to appear and tell us all it was a big joke, but that was the one trick you couldn't pull off. I'm sure you were watching, though, so you can be very proud. Sleep well, matey, and we will all see you again one day.
Dunc

Heidi Sipola

February 4, 2007

Leigh, You will always be remembered by your sense of humour, smile and jokes, but also for introducing us to each other back in 2001. Happily married since 2002--cheers to You.

We will miss the Monday night philosophy while at the bar in Ned Devines.

Our thoughts are with Your Children and Family in this time of sorrow.

Love,
Brian Wood and Heidi Sipola

Cynthia Mandelson

February 4, 2007

Bish Bosh: Force of Nature, Shooting Star, Larger than Life, these are the phrases that come to mind when I think of Leigh. Along with that, Gentleness, Kindness. Leigh always went out of his way to make even strangers feel welcome. He was my solid, true friend. All of us who were lucky enough to be his friend know that he could ALWAYS be counted on. If Leigh said he was going to be there, he WOULD be there, no question. Leigh Lived Large and Loved Large. Family was most important to him. As anyone who knew him knows, he was so proud of and so close to his whole family who grounded him; he loved them more than anything. I was lucky enough to speak to him on Sunday, when he told me he needed “a quiet night.” Leigh, you had your quiet night to a not-so-quiet life. I miss you, I love you and will always cherish the memory of you and will remember what I learned from you to really LIVE while I’m here. To Lucie, Eloise and Amiee, even though you had him for only a short time, I know his strength and love will live on in the three of you. He will be watching over you always and I hope you always love life the way he loved life and the way he loved you, fully and completely. 2/2/07

Adrian Kitcher

February 4, 2007

Leigh,
Thanks for the good times we shared.
I will always remember your great sense of fun, your generosity, sharing cheeky beers & your lifelong love of the blues.
I'll keep the blue flag flying high!
Rest in peace.

Michael Nueslein

February 4, 2007

Dear Banting Family,

Last night at O'faolains, my wife and I were deeply touched by the affection poured out by Leigh's friends, in rememberance. We are very sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for all.

With deepest sympathy,
Michael and Debra Nueslein

Jane Woodfield

February 4, 2007

To Linda, Lucie, Eloise & Aimee
We were so sorry to hear your very sad news. Although we are so far away our thoughts are with you all at this time. With our love. Jane Steven, Ben & Simon Woodfield (Newbury, England)

Elise Yousoufian

February 3, 2007

To Leigh, wherever you are,

It was a great honor and privilege to hear so many stories about you at your memorial service today and to share in your choice of music (You're My Best Friend, by Queen; Daydream Believer, the Monkeys--a few people chuckled even before we sang along). It is amazing how we keep learning about people no matter how much or how little we know them, no matter how we know them. I want you and your family to know that your house was one of the few places where I felt comfortable doing something I love--dancing. It was from you that I learned about U2, though you probably didn't know that.

Jay and I will remember you at your house, at Breakfast with Santa with one or other of your daughters, answering my quirky questions about accounting when I was looking for the right way to express something.

Your daughters and Linda spoke eloquently of your devotion as a father and of your passion. Your coaching colleague could not have described a more wonderful buddy.

May you wander wherever you are in peace.

Frank and Erica Brennan

February 3, 2007

our hearts go out to you Lucie, Eloise, Aimee and Linda.

Leigh you were a good friend, great fun and we remember you fondly.

love the Brennans

Micky Doherty

February 2, 2007

Leigh,

Thanks for all the great memories. We had such fun times in New York and Philly at the Chelsea games. These memories and more ensure that you will never be forgotten. In these recent days, I know you battled and stayed optimistic all the way to the end. Your courage was inspiring. God Bless You, Mate.

Love, Micky and the Doherty Family.

Elaine Puening

February 2, 2007

From working with Leigh I know he was a devoted and proud father, a loving son and brother, and a great friend to many. Now we’re left with just our fond memories….to smile thru the tears when we think of him. Thanks, Leigh, for being such a great boss and good friend.

Jill and Colin, John and George Coote

February 2, 2007

Leigh, the only person who ever gave Colin a nickname.
The only person we knew who sang and clapped flamenco, and sounded authentic.(!)
Cricket lover, rugby afficionado, anything sporty really.
We hadn't seen much of him for a while, but spent lots of happy times with him and Linda in London in the '80s.
We will remember him with much love and affection.

We are thinking of Linda, Lucie, Eloise and Aimee at this sad time.

Charlie Johnston

February 2, 2007

Farewell Leigh:

I recall with much fondness the times we spent together, usually with a beer in hand watching a rugby match.

You will be missed

Charlie, Emily, Alana & Damien

February 2, 2007

Dearest Linda, Lucie, Eloise and Eimee,

My thouhts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

With love to you all, always.
Cinda
(Somerset, England)

Steve Barr

February 2, 2007

Leigh,

You were a great friend and a wonderful person. Because of you the summer of 2006 will be our most memorable. At this time we only have great memories and send our condolences to your family and friends.

Steve, Janet, James and Edward Barr

Brian and Kathryn Wilkinson and family Wilkinson

February 2, 2007

Leigh, we'll never forget your smiling face, your wonderful sense of humour and your youthful spirit. A life well lived, only far too short. It was an honor to have met you. You will remain in our hearts and minds forever.

Deepest sympathy to all of Leigh's family. Our thoughts are with you.

Chris Webb

February 2, 2007

Leigh, such great times and happy memories

Chris, Karen, Jessica, Lily, Ferne

Julien holstein

February 2, 2007

Leigh was a true gentleman , friend and colleague.
With a great sense of humour, dedication to his work and committment to coaching younger people in sport he was an example to us all.

Derek Taylor

February 1, 2007

My family and I were saddened to hear the news of Leigh’s passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to Leigh’s family. I feel honored to have known him during the four years my family and I lived in Northern Virginia, 1991 - 1994. Monday night was always reserved for playing squash. Leigh, Bob McCollum and I played in a squash league, which was really an excuse for getting together for a beer.

Leigh left an impression with everyone he met. Even today, my dad remembers the time he visited from England. He was concerned he was going to miss seeing Arsenal play Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup final. Well, leave it to Leigh to know where to go, he found an Irish pub in the Washington DC area where we were able to watch the game live while eating breakfast and drinking a beer or two.

Leigh will be missed.

Brian Hedberg

February 1, 2007

My sympathies to Leigh's family. I will remember Leigh and his contributions to all of us at CAE.

Rick Butland

February 1, 2007

Leigh, we'll always remember your warmth, your wit, and your abiding sense of fun. You could be feisty, but always without rancor. You had the grace to see the humor in almost everything. Your commitment and caring let you touch so many lives in positive ways. And never was there a man more proud of his daughters.

Thank you for all that you brought to our lives. While your time here was too short, still it can be said -- "Well Done."

Farewell and God bless.

To Linda, Lucie, Eloise, and Aimee, we extend our deepest sympathies, and our heartfelt best wishes. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Butland Family

James and Philippa Cottle

February 1, 2007

Leigh was a good colleague and friend. He was fun-loving, a gifted sportsman (a particularly stalwart and successful member of the Airbus European "ryder cup" team) and such a proud father. It is a shock that someone so youthful and lively should be lost to us. He will be sorely missed.

Colin McMenamin

February 1, 2007

Ok Leigh my friend
Thanks Bud
Colin Mc

Richard Shelton

February 1, 2007

Chelsea Leigh,
It was great knowing you. A true Brit with a bulldog spirit. Rest in peace. You will be sorely missed.
Rich

Anthony Winterton

February 1, 2007

Leigh we only knew you about 4 years, in that time we saw what a good man you were, very friendly, very true, and also a great laugh. We have and will hold a great respect for you mate. until we meet again. Rest in peace Leigh.
Your friends, Anthony and Cathy Winterton.

Peter Ashdown

February 1, 2007

Leigh you were my best friend, a friendship than lasted over 38 years from the day we both started school as 11 year old's at TIFFIN SCHOOL, Kingston-upon-Thames, England. I will miss your humour, friendship and your ability to always have FUN, whatever the circumstances.

Kevin Bonnette

February 1, 2007

Leigh,
You were an inspiration to me and many others on the pitch! You will be missed and I will truly miss our conversations and the help and guidance you provided to try and make me a better coach.

Linda, Eloise, Lucie & Aimee,
We are saddened by your loss but want you to know that all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.

Kevin

Peter Farley

February 1, 2007

For Leigh, A message of thanks for the amazing experience you gave to me and others during our summers working for you in the US. It was a privilege to benefit from your generosity, kindness and remarkable spirit.

I will never forget those great, great times.

Roy Hayter

February 1, 2007

farewell Leigh. You were a well respected work colleague and a good family riend. You will be missed by Margaret and Roy

Deborah

January 31, 2007

For Leigh’s family, for whom he had only words of respect and admiration, and especially for his daughters, who he loved so much and was so proud of.

Thanks, Leigh, for the good times we shared, for your funny stories, for never taking yourself too seriously, for your love of the good things in life.

Malcom & Marian Phelps

January 30, 2007

"Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for he!
And there was no moaning of the bar,
When Leigh put out to sea"

In memory of our great friend, Leigh Banting, who crossed the bar & sailed away, leaving behind good memories of fun times.

Farewell, Leigh!
Malcom & Marian Phelps

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