Andrew D. Benner, service and obituary

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 12:45pm

A celebration of life for Andrew Duane Benner, 68, husband of Catherine “Kitzi” Benner, who passed away, December 21, 2020 will be held Monday, May 30, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the family home, 985 River Road, St. George, Maine.


CANCELED: A Celebration of Life and Military Honors for Andrew D. Benner, 68, who passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, has been canceled. The ceremony was scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 1 p.m., at the Benner home on 985 River Road in St. George.

To continue sharing memories and condolences with Andrew’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com


 

ST. GEORGE — Andrew Duane Benner, 68, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, while in the Intensive Care Unit at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Andrew’s wife, Catherine “Kitzi” Benner, was at his side.

Born December 26, 1951 in Rockland, at the former Knox Hospital, to Lloyd and Gertrude (Breen) Benner, he lived most of his life in St. George and Cushing, was educated in local schools, and was a graduate of the former Georges Valley High School, class of 1970.

Following high school, Andrew enlisted in the United States Army and served in Berlin Germany during the Vietnam War.

Andrew was always a busy, outdoorsman, was an avid fisherman, hunter, syrup maker, commercial fisherman, and clammer. He was also a licensed meat cutter, and worked as an oil delivery man, depending on the time of year.

Always an optimistic person, following his diagnosis of Glioblastoma, his favorite saying was, “Don’t worry, it’s all in my head,” and when things looked bleak, he would often say, “It is what it is.”

Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Catherine “Kitzi” Benner, of St. George; his sons, Morgan B. Benner, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, and Kristopher L. Benner and his fiancée, Morgan A. Cornelison of Washington, D.C.; and his brothers, Alan L. Benner and Thurin G. Benner, both of St. George.

A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor Association 8550 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Ste 550 Chicago, IL 60631, or online at ABTA.org

To share a memory or condolence with Andrew’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at bchfh.com

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.