KINGSBURY – William “Bill” E. Sanders, 85, formerly of Patten Mills, passed away peacefully at the Home of the Good Shepherd, in the town of Moreau on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Born on February 18, 1936, in Patten Mills, he was the son of the late Edward and Mildred (Brennen) Sanders. Bill had a strong attachment to his parents and dedicated his life to caring for them. Bill lived in the same house for over 70 years of his life.
He was a 1955 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Following high school, Bill worked for General Electric Company in Fort Edward, retiring after 30 years of service. He was also a member of the Mohican Grange for 30 years and a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church.
He looked forward to eating breakfast at Latham’s Diner. Bill was such a faithful customer, Latham’s put up a sign giving him his own parking spot. Motorcycling in the woods, snowmobiling and biking were all his sport activities he enjoyed. Later in life, bicycling around Lake George and drawing portraits of his friends, were his favorite past times.
Bill had an extra special bond with his niece, Nancy Murone and her husband, Charlie. They always made sure that Bill was surrounded by loving care, kindness and compassion, and that he had everything he needed to enjoy a quality of life. The family wishes to thank everyone at The Home of Good Shepherd and the caregivers at Community Hospice for taking wonderful care of Bill.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Joyce Hague.
Besides Nancy and Charlie Murone, Bill is survived by his other nieces and nephews, Lawrence and Catherine Hamlin, Karen and Edward Pike and Susan and Daniel Kelleher.
Per Bill’s request there will be no calling hours or services.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Home of the Good Shepherd, 198 Bluebird Rd, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
I was a neighbor of bills growing up and enjoyed spending time talking to him about fishing and motorcycles he was a good guy and he will be missed
Bill will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I am proud to have been called one of his “girls” along with “Lous” “Bonnie” “Angie” and the “laughing girl” I hope we made his last years as happy as we could of and I was privileged to have been at his side at the time of his passing holding his hand along with Angela …..We love you Wild Bill until we meet again