Gerald Paul Banner of Bedford, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband to Louise (Morris) Banner. Loving father of Aaron Banner and Dr. Elisa Flower and her husband, Jeremy. Adored grandfather to Seren Banner-Goodspeed, Luka Banner-Goodspeed, Samuel Flower and Ariella Flower. Devoted brother to Maurine Claver.
Gerry grew up in Haverhill, MA and graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1964. From there, he attended MIT, earning a B.S., M.S., and E.E. and then never left, spending his entire nearly forty-year career at MIT Lincoln Lab. Gerry was also an avid golfer, which included many tournament victories at Haverhill Country Club as well as five career hole-in-ones. He loved his family and enjoyed the many summer extended family trips throughout New England.
Services will be at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, on Thursday, June 29 at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Shawsheen Cemetery, 15 Shawsheen Road, Bedford.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Gerald Banner to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift.
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