Friday, May 11, 2018

Stephen R. Sanderson



Stephen R. Sanderson, 69, passed away at his home in Chester on Friday Morning May 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 15, 1948 in Randolph, Vermont the son of Calvin Sanderson and Eleanor Wells and raised by his mother Eleanor and Step-father Earl VanAlstyne.

He graduated from Springfield High School class of 1966.

On August 31, 1969 He married Bonnie K. Hakey in Chester, Vermont.

He was employed in Assembly and as a Machinist with Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co. in Springfield for over 20 years. He was later employed as Custodian at the Chester – Andover Elementary School for 25 years, retiring in 2012.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, enjoyed cars, and watching stock car racing, He also enjoyed tinkering and fixing things.

He is survived by his Wife Bonnie of Chester, his mother Eleanor of Chester, his children – Scott R. Sanderson of Essex Jct., Vt. , Kelly Sinclair and Stacey L. Sanderson both of Chester, 7 grandchildren, 3 brothers – Dennis VanAlstyne, David VanAlstyne, and Mark VanAlstyne, 2 sisters – Melanie Robinson, and Holly Farnsworth. Also by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a daughter Laurie Ann Sanderson and by his step-father Earl VanAlstyne.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

There will be no services.

Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield is assisting with arrangements.

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