WALDOBORO — Mildred “Millie” Hemingway Benner, 73 of Waldoboro. It is with a deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the death of Millie. Millie passed November 9th at the Sussman House with her husband and family by her side.

Millie was born to Elizabeth Hemingway and Raymond Hemingway of Houlton. Millie is the oldest of 9 siblings: sisters Ruth and her husband Glen Stairs of Hodgdon, Jean and her husband Bill Kervin of Hodgden, Carol and her husband Rodney Larson of Hodgdon, Nancy and her husband Spurg Nason of Caribou; brothers Rodney and his wife Wendy Hemingway of Hodgdon, Mark and his wife Monica Hemingway of Montana, Paul and his wife Brenda Hemingway of Ludlow and Jimmy and his wife Kathy Hemingway of Hodgdon.

Millie worked at Fieldcrest Manor for 36 years and finished her career as a CNA at Quarry Hill. Millie devoted her life to taking care of others who were at the end of theirs. Millie not only brought care, joy and laughter to her patients but also to her co-workers.

Millie never asked for anything and always appreciated what she had. She enjoyed spending her time camping, hiking, kayaking and making memories with her family. She loved spending her summers at the “Farm” in Ludlow, Maine.

Millie is survived by her husband, James E. Benner of Waldoboro;  and her 4 children: James and his wife Theresa Benner of Waldoboro, Timothy Benner of Waldoboro, Angela and her husband Scott Hoffses of Waldoboro, and her youngest son, David Benner and his partner Paul Ward of Waldoboro; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Millie lived a full life and did so with grace and humor. During my final visit with her she looked up at me and with a little shake of the head she simply said: “What a life.”

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 1 - 3 p.m., with a time for sharing at 2:30 p.m., at Hall’s of Waldoboro, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro, Maine.