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Reverend Arthayer R. Sanborn Jr.

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SANBORN, JR., REVEREND ARTHAYER R., Age 91, of Celebration, FL, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007 in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Manchester, NH, son of the late Arthayer and Annie (Quimby) Sanborn. A graduate of Gordon College and Andover Newton Theological Seminary, he served American Baptist Churches for over 35 years in Woodville, MA; Woonsocket, RI and Nyack, NY before retiring in 1972. Upon retiring, he moved to Melbourne Beach, FL while continuing to summer in Newport, NH. In "retirement", Art began his research and tireless efforts to document the artworks, diaries and other personal papers which advanced and made invaluable contributions to the scholarship on Edward Hopper and especially his wife Josephine. In 1998, they moved to Celebration, FL. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ruth Cummings Sanborn; four children, Peter R. Sanborn of Melbourne, FL, Stephen B. Sanborn of White Deer, TX, Philip L. Sanborn of Reading, MA and Ann E. Bach of West Melbourne, FL; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2008, 9:30AM, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration, FL. The family will greet friends at a luncheon reception following the service. The family invites you to make a contribution in his honor to the Arthayer and Ruth Sanborn Mission Fund, Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration, 511 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, FL 34747. At the convenience of the family, ashes will be buried in Celebration, FL and Newport, NH. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is serving the family. 321-723-2345
www.brownliemaxwell.com

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Nov. 28, 2007.

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Peter Sanborn

November 28, 2007

Surely he walked with God, and knew not that his face shone...He was my father, my friend. Three days before his death, I read the Eulogy that I shall give on January 5th, and told him how much I loved him and said good-bye.

Constance Van Asdale

November 28, 2007

Dear Ruth and Family,

Art was an inspirational part of our lives, as were you, Ruth. We appreciated his profound faith, humor and wisdom and we were honored by his presence. You and he are grand moments in our Church history. Please know than we continue to love and honor your talents and gifts to us and at this moment, we know we are better Christians for having known you.

Love to you sweet Ruth, and family,

Connie and David Van Asdale
First Christian Church
Melbourne, FL

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