Stephen Edward Sanborn

Stephen Edward Sanborn (Steve as most knew him) passed away in his home in Colchester, on October 2nd 2023. He was 71 years old.
Steve was born in Burlington Vermont on February 5th, 1952 to Francis and Eileen Sanborn. He grew up in Rutland alongside his 7 brothers and sisters, Karen Piggrem, John Sanborn, James Sanborn, Patricia Sanborn, Francis Sanborn, William Sanborn, and Lorri Tappan. He was a 1971 graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy, and upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. He married his high school sweetheart Mary O'Donnell on July 31st 1976. Steve served 4 years in the Navy and then joined the Army National Guard in 1988, where he served 22 years until retiring as a Master Sergeant in 2010. Steve enjoyed being outdoors and spent every hunting season with his son and close friends at their Deer Camp. He grew spectacular tomato plants and enjoyed cooking and eating new and delicious foods. He and his family enjoyed summer trips to Maine where lobster dinner was always the best day of the trip. He and Mary enjoyed traveling New England throughout their retirement. Steve had a great sense of humor, a big heart, and brought belly laughs and the best hugs to every family gathering. His giant raucous family will miss him greatly.
Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years Mary, and their three children, Laura and spouse Dustin Fregeau, Stephen, Rebecca and partner Kristina Cruz, and 2 grandchildren Weston and Brynn Fregeau, as well as his brothers and sisters, and 26 nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 20th in Rutland, Vermont at the Moose Lodge, from 1pm- 4pm. Please come by anytime.
Steve will be buried at The Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund at VT Fish & Wildlife Department, 1 National Life Drive, Dewey Building, Montpelier, VT 05620-3208.