Erastus Millard Banning

Erastus married Lucy M. Clapp on 23 Nov 1870 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Lucy (daughter of Warren W. Clapp and Charlotte A. Bowers) was born on 20 Aug 1851 in Holden, Massachusetts, USA; died on 25 Oct 1890 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erastus married Alice M. Howard on 20 Sep 1900 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Alice (daughter of Isaac Howard and Mary J. Palmer) was born on 7 Jul 1865 in Waldoboro, Maine, USA; was buried in New Harbor Cemetery, New Harbor, Lincoln County, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Warren married Evie J. Norwood on 10 Apr 1894 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and was divorced in Yes. Evie was born in Mar 1867 in Maine, USA; died in 1952; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Warren married Eva H. Bennett on 6 Sep 1915 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Eva was born in 1881 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wyman married Nyra J. D. Hall in 1922. Nyra was born on 23 Oct 1903 in New York, USA; died on 31 Mar 1973 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Russell J. Smith. Russell was born on 31 Dec 1921. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lee Wyman Banning, 91, a lifetime resident of Greenfield, died on Sunday, June 19, 2016 peacefully at home.
He was born on November 3, 1924 in Greenfield, to the late Wyman H. Banning and Nyra J. (Hall) Banning. Lee was predeceased by a sister, Florence (Banning) Smith who died in August of 1983.
Lee graduated from Greenfield High School in 1942. He served in the Army ASTP at Heidelberg College before joining the 102nd 406th Infantry Regiment. He served overseas in Rhineland, Central Europe. He received the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, The European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon and the Purple Heart Combat Infantry Badge.
After honorable discharge from the Army in 1946, Lee worked at the Montague Rod and Reel for two years. He then went to work for the Greenfield Post Office for 38 years where he became supervisor in charge. After retiring from the Post Office, he later worked in the shipping department at the Channing L. Bete Company for a "great seven years." He retired from that job in 1991.
In 1949, Lee built a home in Greenfield, which became his lifelong residence. Lee was married to Bernice Pollard on February 22, 1947 and they enjoyed "63 special years together." Bernice died on February 23, 2010.
Lee attended and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield for 74 years. He is survived by his children: Brian and his wife Janet of Greenfield, Alan and his wife Cyndi (Drew) of Turners Falls, and Jennifer (Banning) Cullen and her husband Jim of Greenfield. He is also survived by 6 loving grandchildren: Rachel, Emma and Casey Banning, Megan Cullen, Robert Banning, Susan Brooks and her husband Michael along with one great-grandchild: Michael (Mikey) Brooks. Lee also leaves many wonderful friends, especially his dear friend and companion Dolores Harvey.
Lee enjoyed family gatherings, going out to eat and playing cards with friends, working around the yard, and watching New England sporting events. He was a big fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots and The Celtics. He was a loving father, brother, son, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Private Graveside services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family. Lee's family would like to thank O'Connell Care at home and Hospice of Franklin County for their excellent care, support, and friendship. Walker Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Lee married Bernice Pollard on 22 Feb 1947. Bernice died on 23 Feb 2010. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Janet ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cyndi Drew. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jim Cullen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]