E. Herbert Sanderson

READSBORO- E. Herbert Sanderson, 72, died Thursday June 7, with his family at his side. The son of Earl F. and Dirce N. (Marchegiani) Sanderson he was born in Westfield, MA on April 7, 1946.
Mr. Sanderson enjoyed many activities  including antique cars, drawing, reading, watching NASCAR racing, going for walks,  and going to camp with his brothers. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Mr. Sanderson leaves Zia Ada Libardi, with whom he lived; brothers Robert (Sue) Sanderson and  Mike ( Sandra) Libardi, of Readsboro; sisters Earlene Lefebvre, of Readsboro, Faun (George) Trumble, of Summerton, SC, and Gloria (John) Quinn, of Englewood, FL; as well as four aunts, an uncle, his friend Shelley, and many cousins.  Mr. Sanderson was preceded in death by  brother-in-law Robert Lefebvre on February 6.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, June 11 at St. Joachim’s Church. Burial followed in the Village Cemetery.
Gifts may be made in Mr. Sanderson’s memory to St. Joachim’s Church or the Readsboro Community Library in care of the Covey, Allen and Shea Funeral Home, PO  Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
To send personal condolences visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.

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