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James Sanders Obituary

James R. Sanders, Jr.
James R. Sanders, Jr., 81, of Norwalk, died on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at St. Vincent's Med. Center, Bridgeport. Born in Norwalk, the son of the late James Sr., and Clara (Northrup) Sanders, he was the loving husband of Muriel (Parr) Sanders for 58 years. He had served in the US Navy and had retired from Nash Engineering. A wood craftsman and welder, he enjoyed camping and travelling and working on projects in his free time.
In addition to his wife Muriel, he is survived by their children; Jean Sanders, James III "Jimmy" Sanders and his wife Juanita, and Brian Sanders as well as five grandchildren, James R. Sanders IV, Stephanie Sanders, David Jensen, Kaitlyn Jensen and Levi Jensen.
Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17th, at Riverside Cemetery, Norwalk. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of one's choice.
For directions, or to send condolences to his family, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com

Published by The Hour on Sep. 14, 2021.
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I just saw Uncle Jimmy's Obituary. I was looking up the Sanders family to let you know that my Dad, Edward Chelednik, died December 10, 2021. Aunt Muriel I am so sorry that I didn't keep in touch. Please lets do so now.

Darlene Chelednik Schmitt

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February 20, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. - w/ love, Margaret Sanders Chelednik daughter

Darlene Chelednik Schmitt

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February 20, 2022

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