Milton Frederick Banton left us on Friday, September 13th, 2013. He was born in Manchester, Jamaica on the 17th October 1947, the fifth child born to the late Rupert and Winnifred Banton.
Milton attended the Christiana Moravian School and from there he went on to attend trade school in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1968 he accepted employment with Alumina Partners of Jamaica in St Elizabeth, Jamaica and worked there for about five years. In 1973 whilst still in Jamaica he married his childhood sweetheart Veronica Mayne. Later that year he migrated to the United States to be with her. There, the union produced two children, Michael and Samantha.
Milton resided in Ossining, New York with his wife and children for most of his life. There he established a construction business in 1984 and was later joined by Joseph Forde in 1997. Joseph became not only his business partner but his trusted friend and confidante.
Milton was a man of substance and integrity who surrounded himself with people of similar qualities. He worked extremely hard to provide the best for his family. He was kind and generous, always going the extra mile to help others. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, golfing and family time. He was known for his sense of humor and his gift of storytelling.
Milton's passing will leave a great void that can never be filled. We will all miss him immensely. The world has indeed lost a treasure. He is survived by his wife Veronica, children Michael and Samantha, sisters, Mopsie and Patricia and brothers, Hixford, Gauth, Dalwin ,Alluard, Paul and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Milton Banton

19 Entries

Lilian Smith

September 28, 2013

To the Banton family my deepest sympathy I share.May the blessing of god surround your family.

Iona Pinnock

September 28, 2013

My deepest sympathy He will surely be miss.

Marlene Robinson

September 28, 2013

On the behalf of the Robinson family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to our cousin Veronica,Micheal and Samantha, our prayers are with in this time of your lost.May God grant you the strength as tha day goes by.

Debbie Prince-Boles

September 28, 2013

On the behalf of the Pinnocks sisters Sitta,Lillian Kay and their extended family.Its our deepest sympathy we express that you be miss.Veronica(our cousin) micheal Samantha our prayers will be with you all.

Garth Douglas

September 27, 2013

My condolences........Milton will be dearly missed.

Bless

Yvette and Adonis Banton

September 27, 2013

My dear Veronica, our hearts and prayers are with you Micheal and Samantha. Milton will always be our hearts , his laugh, his jokes, his caring spirits will always be here with us all.

FAY AND ROY

September 25, 2013

Veronica, Roy ,and Fay Bailey send the deepest sympathy to her and her family, we love you dearly and he shall be surely missed.

Juliet Legister-Kelly

September 24, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Vonnie, Michael, and Samantha, words cannot express the passing of a love one. May God continue to strengthen you all.

Marva Gentles-Coore

September 22, 2013

On behalf of the Clarkes of Mollison, Manchester (Jamaica W.I.), I extend heartfelt condolences to Milton's family. Milton's parents were well respected in our community back in those when I was a little girl, and although so many years have passed, I still remember their love and kindness towards us. Rest in peace, Milton.

Robyn Saunders

September 20, 2013

Veronica,

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family for your loss, but find comfort in knowing he is now in the arms of our Lord.

Love and prayers, Robyn

Audrey M Gardner

September 20, 2013

Ms. Veronica, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in the passing of your beloved husband and father. May God be with you in this time of sadness. Your are in my prayers. God Bless
Love Audrey

September 20, 2013

Vonnie and family, my deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband and father. I will always cherish the memories of our friendship.

To all of you, be strong in the Lord.

Ula Smith (Orlando,FL)

September 20, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Vonnie, Michael, Samantha and the rest of the family on the passing of Milton. We did not know him for a long time but from all accounts he was a family man, a man who trusted God, and a man who had his hands extended to those in need. Only time will heal your loss, but rest assured underneath are the Everlasting Arms of our Heavenly Father in whose busom he now rests.
Sorry I cannot travel even to New York at this time, but know you are all in thoughts and prayers.

Love always.

Mayne Aunts, Uncles (by Miss Birdie)

Dorota & Ronald Warren

September 19, 2013

Vonnie, Michael,and Samantha,

Doctor, Dor and family join in your grief. We have fond memories of last year summer when Milton visited us during his illness in Brooklyn. Due to circumstances, beyond our control, we are unable to attend the funeral services and pay our last respects. Rest in Peace, my brother, may light shine on you perpetually.

Will always love you

Marva Moo Yin-Banton

September 19, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Vonnie, Samantha, and Michael. I have known you guys since school days and I will cherish the memories of those good old days. May God give you the courage to go on. So so sad, words cannot express my feelings.

Jane Ozer

September 19, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Veronica, Samantha and Michael. I will cherish my very fond memory of Milton on the porch picnic a few years ago. So very sad.

September 18, 2013

Our dearest and closest friend. Milton was special to so many people. He was always helping everyone in anyway that he could.

We love you,

Hank & Karen Bernson

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