BELMONT – Donald Glen Sanborn Jr, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long illness.
He was born in Claremont, NH on May 1, 1950, the son of Donald G. Sr. and Betty (Madeya) Sanborn. He grew up in the Laconia area where he met his wife, Frances. Don was a commercial truck driver, driving 18 wheelers most of his life. Throughout his career he worked for a number of places, such as driving sweepers for Rules Sweeping for a number of years and also driving for Willie Nelson Construction. With a deep love for trucking, he was always found behind the wheel of a big rig. Donald was a man who had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Frances (Shaw) Sanborn of Belmont, his daughters; Tammy Sanborn of Laconia, Bilinda Mooney Davis of Campton, his sons; Donald G. Sanborn III of Belmont and Cornelius Sanborn of Belmont, his grandchildren; Joseph Sanborn of Laconia, Travis Sanborn of Laconia, Devan Sanborn of Laconia, Kenneth Sanborn of Bristol and Chloe Sanborn of Bristol, his great grandchildren; Sophie Benwell of Belmont and Karter Sanborn of Laconia, three brothers; Steven Sanborn of Missouri, John Sanborn of Enfield and Bruce Sanborn of Florida, three sisters; Betty ‘Sue” Sanborn of Florida, Lisa Sanborn Bledsoe of Florida and Linda Knowlin of Florida. He was predeceased by his father, Donald G. Sanborn Sr., his mother Betty Sanborn Dow and his step father, Peter Dow.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date at the Center Harbor Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.