Alfred E. Benner, 77 of Windsor, and formerly of Rockland and Waldoboro, died May 12 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta Campus, following a long illness. He was born in Waldoboro on Dec. 3, 1930, a son of the late Howard and Grace (Hunt) Benner.
Mr. Benner was the co-owner of Benner s Crabmeat for 30 years. He previously had worked for Lipman Poultry in Augusta.
He loved farm work, raising animals, flowers and a good joke. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed playing Beano. He was infamous for his delicious crabmeat.
Mr. Benner was pre-deceased by his parents; a brother, Maurice Benner and a sister, Lillian Mclain.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joyce L. (Creamer) Benner of Windsor; daughter, Kimberly Haskell and husband Carleton Haskell, Jr. of Windsor; step-son, Ronald Genthner and wife Patricia of Waldoboro; three step-daughters, Maureen Beaucage and husband Brian of Rochester, N.H., Sheila Bernier of Sabattus and Kathleen Good and husband Earl of Florida; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruth Benner of Rockland; nephew, Maurice Butch Benner, Jr.; niece, Evelyn Post; several great- nephews and nieces; and granddaughter, Greer Stevens.
Gathering of family and friends 1-3 p.m., Sun., May 25 at the family home at 208 Greeley Rd., Windsor.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Alfred s memory can be sent to either: Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, MaineGeneral Health, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903, or Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Rt. 32, Windsor.
Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.
