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Joan Sanderson Obituary
Milton - Joan Josephine Cadreact Sanderson, 89 of Milton, Vermont died Friday, March 27, 2020 in the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Albans, Vermont.
Joan was born in St. Albans, VT to Edwin and Albina Cadreact on April 1, 1930. She went to high school at Milton High School and graduated in 1948. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing from the Bishop Degoesbriand Nurses Training in 1951. She worked as a registered nurse for the Bishop Degoesbriand Hospital and as private duty nurse for several years. She enjoyed gardening, flea markets, farmers markets, berry picking, taking care of all animals, and jigsaw puzzles. She was involved in the Milton Grange, Milton Women's Club, Home Demonstration Groups, Milton PTA, St. Anne's Church, and the Winooski Meals on Wheels.
Joan is survived by her daughter Linda and husband James Ballard of Milton, Vt, daughter-in-law Linda Sanderson of Milton, her brother R. Peter Cadreact and sister-in-law Mary Lou of Enfield, NH, grandchildren: Eric Ballard, William and Ashliegh Belrose Sanderson, Scott Sanderson of Milton, Vt, Edward and Lucy Ballard of Braintree, Ma. and Emma Murray of Westford, VT, a special young lady in Joan's life. Great grandchildren: Ryan Merkx of Cardinal, Ontario, James H. Ballard, Victoria Ballard of Braintree, MA, and Briggham Sanderson of Milton. and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son Dale Sanderson and granddaughter Katie-Lynn Sanderson both of Milton, sister Doris Cadreact, sister and brother-in-law Marlene and Harry Preston, and brother John Cadreact.
Memorial donations may be made to The Chittenden County Humane Society 142 Kindness Ct, South Burlington, Vt. 05403. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the St. Albans Health and Rehabilitation Center staff and nurses and the Bayada Nurses. Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.
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Tim -LNA
March 30, 2020
There is such sweet sorrow in reading an obituary, I only got to see such a small portion of Joans extraordinary life. The first day I met her she asked if I know her, and than with a twinkle in her eye she said I am old lady Sanderson. Her humor and readiness to sing and dance is a great loss! She is no longer confined and her spirit is free to dance once more!
Sawyer Joecks
March 29, 2020
I volunteered at Burlington health and rehab from 2011 to 2013 and regularly visited Joanie on the 5th floor. An absolute sweetheart and was caring towards the other residents. She told me great stories about being a nurse and going to nursing school just up the street. I am so sad to hear of her passing and am so glad to have spent time getting to know her.
The Basque Family
March 29, 2020
Joan was a classmate of our mother Thelma Barnard Basque. May she rest in peace.
Travis Bluto
March 29, 2020
Jim, Linda and family,Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for you in the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All my love always.
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