Sanford Kingsbury Seiders, Jr., 82, of North Windham, passed away early on the morning of Sept. 18 at Seaside Nursing Home, Portland. Born March 31, 1926, the youngest of 17 children all born at home, in South Bristol, he was the son of Sanford Kingsbury and Laura (Dodge) Seiders, Sr.
During his younger years, Sanford worked at several shipyards in the Midcoast region, moving to Portland in 1960. For three years he was employed by Shaw s in South Portland and later worked at Noyes Tire Company where he remained until retiring. During his retirement, Sanford lived in North Windham and was married several times.
He leaves five children, Anita Lambert of Florida, as well as Becky, Steven, Jason and Lillian, all in the Thomaston-Rockland region; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no service. He will be laid to rest, with his family, at the West Bristol Cemetery, Walpole.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Strong Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.