William John SANDERS

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Waterford - William "Bill" Sanders, 72, of Quaker Hill, husband of Cheryl (Nunes) Sanders, died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.

Bill was born on Aug. 4, 1943, in New London, son of Phyllis and Charles Snosky. He served in the U.S. Air Force in 1964 receiving an honorable discharge. He migrated to California where he lived for several years working for Continental Can Co. He was a man who had great skills with his hands and never shied away from hard work. After returning to southeastern Connecticut, he met the love of his life and was married June 12, 1976. He worked in construction on many projects in the area, including Millstone and the Crystal Mall, with the carpenters union. He also constructed several homes in the area including his residence in Quaker Hill.

Bill believed in community involvement and was a long standing member of the Elks Lodge in New London. His antique red 1926 Ford Model T could be found in many local parades. He never hesitated to offer a helping hand to anyone. He was an active member of the Polish American Veterans Club in New London. He was a loyal friend, loving husband, devoted father and will truly be missed by all.

In addition to his wife Cheryl, he is survived by three daughters, Billie Jean Mounts and her husband, Dan, of Renton, Wash., Susan Finnigan and her husband, Brian, of Celebration, Fla., Amanda Partridge and her husband, Chris, of Waterford; and six grandchildren, Jason, Lynna, Breanna, Rylee, Katelynn, Jackson and one on the way. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis Martin of Mystic; and a brother, Walter Sanders of Old Lyme. Update: daughter, Marge D'Addario b. 1965 was found via 23&Me dna test. Bill passed away never knowing she existed.

He is predeceased by his brother, Charles Sanders of Uncasville.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at the Thomas L. Neilan & sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. A prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Wife: Cheryl A. Nunes

Children:
Billie Jean (Sanders) Mounts
Susan (Sanders) Finnigan
Amanda (Sanders) Partridge
Marge D'Addario

William married Cheryl A. NUNES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Amanda M. SANDERS