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Samuel R. Banning OER Official, Dies In Hospital

Samuel R. Banning OER Official, Dies In Hospital
Samuel Rae Banning, claims adjuster for the Ottawa Electric Railway since 1934, died this morning at a local hospital at the age of 66 years.
Mr. Banning has been with the OER since June 20, 1905, starting as a streetcar conductor. He was advanced to the position of inspector in 1913, and became claims adjuster in 1934. He held the latter post up to the time of his death. Mr. Banning had been ailing since November 1946.
Born at Arnprior on March 3, 1880, the son of Thomas Banning and Sarah Rae, he came to Ottawa 42 years ago, and entered the service of the OER almost immediately. Mr. Banning received his education in Arnprior.
During his long residence in the Capital, Mr. Banning made a host of friends in all walks of life, who mourn his passing with a keen sense of personal loss.
Prominent Mason
Prominent in Masonic circles Mr. Banning was a member of the Chaudiere Lodge, of which he was a past master and former secretary. He was also a member of Rose Croix, and a member of the Canadian Club of Ottawa.
Mr. Banning worshipped at Stewarton United church. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Rebecca Mary Ray, in November 1945. He resided at 57 Harmer avenue.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert Walker, 516 Highland avenue, a sister, Mrs. George Sims, Kimberly, BC, and four grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the chapel of Hulse and Playfair, Limited, 315 McLeod street. Rev. F. S. Milliken, minister of Stewarton church, will officiate. Burial will be in Beechwood cemetery.
--The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, January 23, 1947 Page 16