Jerry Sanborn
Jerry Sanborn passed away peacefully at his residence in Brooksville, Florida with his loving Companion, Marjorie Glowa, by his side. Born in Newport, Vermont, May 2nd 1939. The son of Bradley Sanborn and Lena (Griggs) Sanborn, Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Rutland High School and a US Marine Corps Veteran (1957-1960). Following honorable discharge Jerry work at his father’s sawmill in West Rutland, as a logger, a carpenter and as a manager for Sherman Williams Paint in Burlington and then as owner and proprietor of Sanborn’s Paint Spot in Rutland, VT before retiring in 2006. Jerry was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Bonita Joyce (Cohan) (2010). Jerry is survived by his sons Jeffrey of Rutland, VT, Eric of Brandon, VT, and Matthew of Kenduskeag, ME. Jerry was a devoted father and husband, a talented woodworker, a selfless neighbor who enjoyed assisting others in home improvement projects, and who also volunteered in helping construct home wheel chair ramps for the disabled. Jerry was also a proud member of the American Cut Glass Association and was an enthusiastic collector of glassware and pottery. Jerry also enjoyed gardening, working in his orchard, fishing, and golfing with his regular crew. He will be missed.Obituary
Jerry Sanborn passed away peacefully at his residence in Brooksville, Florida with his loving Companion, Marjorie Glowa, by his side. Born in Newport, Vermont, May 2nd 1939. The son of Bradley Sanborn and Lena (Griggs) Sanborn, Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Rutland High School and a US Marine Corps Veteran (1957-1960). Following honorable discharge Jerry work at his father’s sawmill in West Rutland, as a logger, a carpenter and as a manager for Sherman Williams Paint in Burlington and then as owner and proprietor of Sanborn’s Paint Spot in Rutland, VT before retiring in 2006. Jerry was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Bonita Joyce (Cohan) (2010). Jerry is survived by his sons Jeffrey of Rutland, VT, Eric of Brandon, VT, and Matthew of Kenduskeag, ME. Jerry was a devoted father and husband, a talented woodworker, a selfless neighbor who enjoyed assisting others in home improvement projects, and who also volunteered in helping construct home wheel chair ramps for the disabled. Jerry was also a proud member of the American Cut Glass Association and was an enthusiastic collector of glassware and pottery. Jerry also enjoyed gardening, working in his orchard, fishing, and golfing with his regular crew. He will be missed.