Clarence Stewart "Stu" Benner Obituary (1944 - 2018)

BENTON- Clarence Stewart “Stu” Benner, 73, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, at his residence. Clarence was born in Bath, on November 3, 1944, son of Clarence and Carolyn Benner. He graduated from Wiscasset High School in 1963. He then joined the Army in 1965 serving in Korea until 1967. He grew up spending time at Christmas Cove with his grandparents. He enjoyed family gatherings, attending his grandchildren’s events and you could always find him at Bee’s Diner. Clarence was a longtime truck driver for many different companies. Clarence was predeceased by his parents and his brother Merle Benner. He is survived by his longtime companion Jan Alexander; his children, Melissa Benner and Tom, Edward and Aimee Benner, Jennipher and Ken Smith, Timothy and Stacy Wright, and Dustin and Erica Wright; his loving grandchildren, Emma, AJ and baby boy Benner, Cameron (Brittney), Derrick, Dylan and Rece Smith, Alyssa and Abby Wright and Memphis Wright; brother Stephen and Laurie Benner; and his sister Sharon and Jon Kelley. A Celebration of life will be held Thursday, April 12th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Winslow VFW, 175 Veterans Drive, Winslow, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clarence’s memory to: BIONIC Pancreas Research Boston University Gifts & Records, 595 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 700 West Entrance Boston, MA 02215