Neil H. Sanborn
May 7, 1937 - June 18, 2012
He was born May 7, 1937 in Orford, NH; the son of Joseph H and Helen (Baker) Sanborn. He attended Orford High School. Upon leaving school he was married to Theresa Hudson in October, 1953 and they had 3 daughters. They later divorced. In October of 1955 he moved to Connecticut to work with his brother, Franklin (Pete) as a carpenter, coming home on the weekends to help his parents on the farm, especially during haying season. In November 1957 Neil was in a car crash that almost took his life and left him with memory loss and paralysis on his left side. After several years of hospitalization he returned home to help on the farm in whatever manner he could. He lived there until his mother passed in 2001 then went to reside at the Grafton County Nursing home until his death. He was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include three daughters; Pamela Kidder-Sweet of Orford, Deann Hamel & husband Stephen of Orford, and Melissa Dudley & husband Brian of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Two brothers; Harry & Franklin Sanborn both of Orford; 6 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be held at the Orford Cemetery on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 11 a.m. Hale's Funeral Homes, Bradford, Vt is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to the Grafton County Nursing home in N. Haverhill, NH or a charity of your choice. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Neil H. Sanborn, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
He was born May 7, 1937 in Orford, NH; the son of Joseph H and Helen (Baker) Sanborn. He attended Orford High School. Upon leaving school he was married to Theresa Hudson in October, 1953 and they had 3 daughters. They later divorced. In October... View Obituary & Service Information