It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Sidney Benner on September 16, 2023, after 92 years.

He passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Oak Ridge Hospice in Port Perry.

He is predeceased by his soulmate Deborah Jean Benner, his sister Margaret Benner and his brother Kenneth Benner, and survived by his brother John Benner.

Robert will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his cherished children, Phillip (Sharon), Rebecca (Mike), and Jillian (Todd), his grandchildren, Julian, Cameron, Sarah, Katherine, Christopher, Christian, Eric (Joy), Andrew, Alex (Shaylee), and Gianna as well as extended family David Brown, Duncan Lord, and Daryl Marquis.

Robert was born to Sidney Samual and Ettie Eltha Benner on February 11th, 1931 in Orillia, Ontario.

Robert’s life carried him through many adventures and to many places.

Robert’s career as Clinical Administrator for Adolescent Outpatients at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital allowed him to help children that were in distress for many years. His love and kindness for people was unparalleled.

Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville on Friday September 22nd, 2023 from 6 – 8 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday September 23rd at 11 am, with visitation from 10 – 11.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Oak Ridges Hospice.