Kevin Arthur Sanders

Kevin Arthur Sanders obituary, Portland, ME

Kevin Arthur Sanders

Kevin Sanders Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 17 to May 18, 2023.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Kevin Arthur Sanders on April 22, 2023, at age eighty-seven. He was a highly respected journalist in both broadcast and print media and credited as the "first voice on CNN". Kevin began his career as co-anchor at the Channel Nine News Network in Canberra, Australia, where he worked along side of Sir Eric Pearce, He went on as anchor at KTLA, Los Angelos - commentator and critic at Channel Seven, New York - then as science reporter at CNN.

Kevin Sanders was a visionary journalist who dedicated his career to promoting global peace. He was passionate about raising awareness of the risks posed by nuclear weapons and worked tirelessly toward their abolition. Kevin's influence extended beyond his reporting on networks.

Kevin wrote, produced, directed and was reporter in the documentaries he made to elevate consciousness regarding the current legality of nuclear weapons leading to nuclear war:
"People Against the Bomb - Showdown at the UN"
"Judgement in The Hague".

As United Nation NGO and chairman of The Earth Society, founded by Margaret Mead, Kevin hosted the first-ever live webcast from The United Nations at the annual equinox Earth Day Peace Bell Ceremony. His warm and compassionate spirit and journalism endeavors will leave a legacy that will inspire future generations in the media world.

He leaves behind many colleagues, friends and family members who were inspired by his life. Beyond his professional achievements, Kevin will be missed and remembered as a beloved husband, step father, grandfather, great- grandfather and the sunshine and star light of our lives.

-June Atkin Sanders, his devoted wife

- Matthew Corwin, his stepson

- Susannah Corwin, his stepdaughter

- Melissa Corwin, his step granddaughter

- Emma Corwin, his step granddaughter

- Hillia Aho, his step granddaughter

- Dasha Aho, his step granddaughter

- Tzevi Aho, his step grandson

- Marlow Green, his step-great-grandson

- Rowan Green, his step-great-grandson

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Carol Rosin

August 30, 2025

Kevin did the CNN interview that started the international campaigns to STOP STAR WARS & Save Outer Space from being weaponized. He spontaneously flew to a UN meeting in Vienna Aust.to help tell and support the Institute for Security and Cooperation in Outer Space story, and was on our Board. Kevin's legacy will be be recognized in history as "the world's peace in space for peace on earth media hero". And my dear ol' friend and colleague will be forever deeply missed.

Helen Robbie

November 5, 2023

I know Kevin in Sydney in the early sixties. I remember his energy for life, wit,charm, passion for politics and mostly his beautiful voice. Rest in peace.
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Benjamin Tischer

May 19, 2023

I only had the pleasure of meeting Kevin twice, but his warmth and intelligence shown through immediately. Despite his memory challenges, he was witty and charming. He will be missed.

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