Elsie C. Banton
October 4, 1932 ~ April 19, 2016
Elsie C. Banton, age 83, of Madison, OH passed away April 19, 2016 at The Lantern of Madison. She was born October 4, 1932 in Olean, N.Y. to Elton and Rose Critchlow. She married Theodore H. Banton on April 19, 1958. Elsie was a 1949 graduate of Olean High School and a graduate of N.Y. State College for Teachers in Albany with a B.A. degree. She took graduate courses at St. Bonaventure University. She taught mathematics in Ellicottville, Little Valley, Pine Valley in South Dayton and for 22 years at Olean High School. Elsie was Central Treasurer for Student Activities at Olean High for many years.
After retiring in June 1990, Elsie's love of travel was reflected by her trips to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Kenya, Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore, and many countries in Europe.
Her memberships included Christ United Methodist Church, N.Y. State Retired Teachers, and Tyler Chapter Order of the Eastern Star where she served as Matron and Secretary for several years. She also held N.Y. State Grand Offices and Cattaraugus County District Offices in the Order of the Eastern Star. She volunteered for Interfaith Caregivers and St. Bonaventure University. She is survived by her two daughters, Edith (Jon) Mulberg of Saratoga, CA and Kathryn (Tom) Mitchell of Concord Township, OH; three grandchildren, Erin, Ethan, and Ellen Mulberg; sister, Ruth (Ivan) Cady; brother, Elton (Virginia) Critchlow; nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband (December 23, 1984), parents and sister, Edith Weatherbee. Memorial Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at The Lantern of Madison, 2041 Hubbard Road, Madison, OH and at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood Avenue, Olean, N.Y. Final Resting Place will be Little Valley Rural Cemetery in New York. Contributions may be made in Elsie's name to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood Avenue, Olean, N.Y. 14760. The family is being assisted by The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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We are so sorry for your loss. Every time we met Elsie we always enjoyed her humor and her spirit. May she rest in eternal peace.
Your Mom was such a special lady. She was our Study Hall Moniter in High School (never had her for a teacher), never dreamed she would become our friend. She had a good sense of humor and was always friendly and helpful. You were blessed to have such a great Mom.
Elsie was an old, old friend of mine whom I met at St. Andrews Church in Westons Mills. She was a faith filled lady who was so inspirational to everyone she came in contact with. She will be greatly missed…May she rest in the arms of her beloved Savior.
Elsie was a good friend who always had time to listen and support me and our other friends. I'll miss talking to her and having her be so interested in my routine life, and be frustrated when I was frustrated and happy when I was happy. She really cared about her family and friends and was generous enough to let us know how much she cared. She also prayed for many people and enjoyed a close relationship with God, which was inspiring. Elsie was confident in the promises of the Lord, and she looked forward to being with him. I'll really miss her!
My sympathies. A Saint has gone home to Heaven.
God be with her family.
Kathy – So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You were a loving and faithful daughter. Your mom lead quite an exciting life. Sorry we can't be there – We'll have you and Tom over when we return to celebrate her life. Love, Steve and Rosemary