Albert (Rie) A. Banks Jr., 82, of North Stonington, Ct passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1936 in Mystic, CT, to Albert Banks and Gertrude Smith Banks.
Rie graduated from Fitch Sr. High School. On August 17, 1957, he married his beloved wife Patricia A. McDonough, who predeceased him on May 5, 2013.
Rie was also predeceased by his son, Arthur Banks; his grandson, Bruce Burroughs Jr.; his sister Viola Porter and brothers, Lloyd Chapman, Bernard Startz, Walter Startz, and Donald Banks.
Rie will be sadly missed by his children Cherie and Larry Harland, Albert Banks III, and Brenda and Bruce Burroughs. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Larry Harland (Samantha), Karen Chandonnait (Rich), Michael Burroughs, Bruce Burroughs (Jillian), and Sydney Banks. Along with great grandchildren Tyler, Adyson, and Waylon, and many nieces and nephews.
Rie worked at Pfizer for several years before retiring due to health issues. Rie enjoyed traveling back to PEI to visit family. His last trip to the island was in August of 2017.
Rie spent much of his life on the water. Many years were spent in the spring and fall with his best friend, Bob Babcock, at Bob’s home on Block Island with many of their friends. They worked on the boats, the house, playing poker, and spent many hours on the water fishing, digging quahogs, scalloping, and setting traps for lobster.
A celebration of his life will be held on January 26th at 12:00 noon at the Westerly Yacht Club, 1 Watch Hill Rd., Westerly, RI.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
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