KENSINGTON - Robert Ballard Davis, 88, of Kensington, loving husband of Lorraine (Torino) Davis, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2014, with his family at his side.Born in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Robert Ballard Davis Sr., and the late Margaret T. (Chapman) Davis, he received his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University, served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and retired from Grossite Corporation. He was a member of St. Paul's Church, The Knights of Columbus, and Elks Lodge 1669 in Southington.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Melanie Davis, of Newington; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jody Williams, of Kensington; five grandchildren, Callie and Brynn Williams, and Robert, Michelle, and Allison Davis' and many nieces and nephews.A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at St. Paul's Church, 467 Alling St., Kensington. Burial with full military honors was followed in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wallingford Lions Club Charities, memo Hounds Healing Heroes, P.O. Box 4085, Wallingford 06492. Directions to funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com.