Obituary for Otis Bryan Benner Jr.
Otis B. Benner, Jr., aged 95, of Waldoboro, died at The Veterans Home, Bangor, Maine on November 30th, 2021.
He was born in Nobleboro, April 9, 1926, at the Benner Ancestral Farm, the son of Otis Bryan Benner Sr. and Ida Jackson Benner.
At the age of four, with his parents and sister, Eleanor, moved to Waldoboro, where he grew up and lived. At the age of seventeen he enlisted into the US Navy, March 1943, during World War II. He served aboard the US AK 131 Melucta, as Hospital Apprentice First Class, in the American and Asiatic/Pacific areas. Following the close of the war, he served at the Chelsea Veteran’s Hospital in MA. Upon his discharge, December 1945, he returned home and to Waldoboro High School, graduating in the class of 1947.
Otis married, the love of his life, Gladys Viola Cushman, October 25, 1952.
Otis worked along side his father in farming, forestry and carpentry, until his father was no longer able to. His parents, brothers and sisters were proud of him. He continued in his previous employment, adding masonry to his many accomplishments, not retiring. He was well known in the area to help the elderly keep up their homes, so that they could continue to live there. Always there for a person in need.
His wife, Gladys and son, Douglas Benner, predeceased him, along with a granddaughter, Nichole Benner. Brothers Gary Edward Benner and Raymond I Benner. Sister Sylvia Buck. Brother-in-laws, Lawrence Buck, Harold and Frank Cushman. Sister-in-laws Lauretta Cushman and Anita Benner. Nephews Ronald, Steven and Morgan Benner and Michael Buck. Niece Kathy Benner.
He is survived by two sons, Bryan Benner of Liberty and Craig Benner of Glenburn. Daughter, Emily Benner of Milford. Granddaughters Maria Cox and her husband Michael of Waldoboro and Heather O’Brien and husband Shane of Herman and Amy Collins and her husband Andy of Phoenix, Arizona. Seven great grandchildren, Sister Eleanor Martin and husband Carroll of Searsport. Brothers Ronald Benner of Union and Robert Benner of Waldoboro. Sister-in-law Donna Jillson and her husband James of Rockland. Daughter-in-law Wendy Pires of Lincolnville. Brother-in-law Sherman Cushman and his wife Alice of Friendship. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.
At the request of Otis there will be no funeral at this time
A service remembrance to be held in late Spring at the Family Benner Cemetery, Old County Road, Nobleboro.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hallfuneralhomes.com
He was born in Nobleboro, April 9, 1926, at the Benner Ancestral Farm, the son of Otis Bryan Benner Sr. and Ida Jackson Benner.
At the age of four, with his parents and sister, Eleanor, moved to Waldoboro, where he grew up and lived. At the age of seventeen he enlisted into the US Navy, March 1943, during World War II. He served aboard the US AK 131 Melucta, as Hospital Apprentice First Class, in the American and Asiatic/Pacific areas. Following the close of the war, he served at the Chelsea Veteran’s Hospital in MA. Upon his discharge, December 1945, he returned home and to Waldoboro High School, graduating in the class of 1947.
Otis married, the love of his life, Gladys Viola Cushman, October 25, 1952.
Otis worked along side his father in farming, forestry and carpentry, until his father was no longer able to. His parents, brothers and sisters were proud of him. He continued in his previous employment, adding masonry to his many accomplishments, not retiring. He was well known in the area to help the elderly keep up their homes, so that they could continue to live there. Always there for a person in need.
His wife, Gladys and son, Douglas Benner, predeceased him, along with a granddaughter, Nichole Benner. Brothers Gary Edward Benner and Raymond I Benner. Sister Sylvia Buck. Brother-in-laws, Lawrence Buck, Harold and Frank Cushman. Sister-in-laws Lauretta Cushman and Anita Benner. Nephews Ronald, Steven and Morgan Benner and Michael Buck. Niece Kathy Benner.
He is survived by two sons, Bryan Benner of Liberty and Craig Benner of Glenburn. Daughter, Emily Benner of Milford. Granddaughters Maria Cox and her husband Michael of Waldoboro and Heather O’Brien and husband Shane of Herman and Amy Collins and her husband Andy of Phoenix, Arizona. Seven great grandchildren, Sister Eleanor Martin and husband Carroll of Searsport. Brothers Ronald Benner of Union and Robert Benner of Waldoboro. Sister-in-law Donna Jillson and her husband James of Rockland. Daughter-in-law Wendy Pires of Lincolnville. Brother-in-law Sherman Cushman and his wife Alice of Friendship. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.
At the request of Otis there will be no funeral at this time
A service remembrance to be held in late Spring at the Family Benner Cemetery, Old County Road, Nobleboro.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hallfuneralhomes.com