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Helen Sanborn Obituary

MARSHFIELD Helen M. Sanborn, of Marshfield, November 3, at the age of 84. Wife of the late George Sanborn. Mother of Raymond D. Sanborn, Sr. of Pembroke, Ronald Jerry Sanborn of Scituate, Rev. Marilyn J. Sanborn of Marshfield, Darlene L. Kelley of New Bedford, John D. Kelley II of Revere and the late Gary W. Sanborn. Sister of the late Gwendolyn MacDonald and late Sylvia E. Fenton. She was also survived by l7 grandchildren and l7 great grandchildren. Everyone knew that she loved her family, grandchildren and all children. Helen was known as the woman who loved to play the spoons. She was a member of the Hanover Grange, AARP Chapter of Marshfield, and The Lions Club of Carver. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, November l3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, l755 Ocean St., Rte. l39, Marshfield. Interment will be on Friday, November l4, at St. Marys Cemetery, Scituate at l0 a.m. For online directions and guest book please visit us at macdonaldfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 10, 2008.

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Dennis Jenkins

November 11, 2008

Marilyn, Sorry for your loss.

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November 10, 2008

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