David Benedict

David Banks Benedict of Wilmot, NH passed away in NH on February 4, 2015 at the age of 75. He was born September 8, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia to Helen Winifred Thornhill and Donald Banks Benedict. His family moved to Chappaqua, N.Y. where David attended Horace Greeley High School for which he played football and basketball. He graduated from Lehigh University with a dual BA/ BS degree. Highlights of his college years included playing varsity basketball and engaging in the many and varied activities of Theta Delta Chi.

After graduating, David was commissioned into the Marine Corps and was stationed for a period of time in Japan which he loved and which had a lasting influence on his life. He returned with the rank of Captain to civilian life where he entered the world of business, ultimately working in the area of corporate bond marketing.

In February of 2015, David lost a long and courageous battle with cancer, leaving partner-in-life, Pamela Benedict, and five children: Kenneth, David and Julia Benedict and Christopher and Jennifer Greenwood. He also leaves two grandchildren, Nicholas and Allison Benedict, a brother, Robert Benedict and two sisters, Jane Jackson and Helen Benedict.

After retirement, David moved to Wilmot, NH where he was able to indulge his love of gardening, golfing, and hiking, achieving his goal of climbing all of the peaks over 4,000 feet in The White Mountains. He was also able to enjoy traveling, with a special fondness for Italy.

In recent years, David adopted a Buddhist philosophy which brought him peace of mind, expanded his friendships, and enriched his life. David was a loving father and brother whose happiest times were when he was surrounded by family.