Richmond-Raymond W. Sanborn, 80, of the Alexander-Reed Rd. died Nov. 26, 2007 at Miles Memorial Hospital, Damariscotta following a long illness.

He was born in South Portland on Dec. 15, 1926 the son of Elmer Sanborn and Lida (Rust) Sanborn. He was raised and attended schools in South Portland.

Raymond proudly joined the Navy in 1945 to serve and protect the country he loved during WWII. He was employed as an Electrician with IBEW local 567 until he retired.

He married the love of his life August 23, 1958 in Portland, Maine. They later moved to Gray where they raised their 6 daughters. His work later took them to Sheridan Wyoming, where they lived for many years until returning to Maine to retire.

He loved watching and talking about sports of all types. The Red Sox were his favorite team. He found great pleasure in riding his lawn tractor, playing cribbage and competing in trivia questions with his wife. What he loved the most was his family.

He is predeceased by his wife Cecile (Bilter) Sanborn who unexpectedly past away Nov.2, 2007.

He will sadly be missed by his 7 surviving daughters, Sharon Dobbins, Sheril Lillard, Kaye Bouchard, Cindy Sanborn, Lori Wood, Cecile Greenman, Rae Hoskins; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

At his request, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fisher House Foundation Inc., 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852, an organization that helps injured veterans and their families.

Arrangements are by Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond, Me 04357. 207-737-4395

Condolences may be expressed at www.kincerfuneralhome.com