On December 22, 2016 Sanford R Oliver passed away peacefully at the age of 77 at the West Roxbury VA after a short illness with his wife and sister by his side. He leaves his wife of 16 years; Huguette Faucher Oliver and 3 children; Deanna Oliver Polizzi of Florida,Sarah Hope Oliver of CA, Peter Oliver of AZ,. 2 sisters, Norma Oliver of York, Maine, Deanna & Fred Martin of Hamilton, 2 brothers Butch and Timothy Oliver of Maine.2 grandchildren; Antoinette and Vinnie Polizzi of Florida. Also 3 step children, Denise Hall, Deborah Boshears, and Jennifer Boshears, 6 step grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law. He was predeceased by son, Joseph Oliver and daughter, Margaret Oliver, his parents Norman Oliver and Margaret Stevens Oliver, and his brother Danny Oliver.
He enjoyed life to the fullest in his younger years traveling, getting his pilot license, and owning his own plane. He served in the armed Forces as a Marine and was always very proud of having served his country. He worked as a machinist and computer tech for many years. He was a very funny guy and the kids and his friends always loved hearing of his tales of the many interesting experiences he had. In the last years of his life, he enjoyed sitting outside and smoking cigars with his little companions Molly and Chester sitting at his side. He made many friends in the neighborhood while walking his little dogs. He was loved by everyone.
A memorial service will follow in the spring of 2017.
Anyone donations given in his memory can be sent to the Fisher House at 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132.