David A. Sanders

David A. Sanders CHARLESTOWN, NH -David A Sanders, 78, of Charlestown passed away on September 16, 2023 at home with his beloved wife, Cinderella Sanders and his faithful dog, Noel by his side. It was his wish to be at home during his last days. Family also spent precious time with him. David was born March 23, 1945 in Northampton, Ma to parents Clarence and Barbara Sanders of Sunderland, one of 11 children. He attended Frontier Regional High School. He started work early with a paper route, worked in the tobacco fields and then at age 17 started work with Asplundh Tree Co. He left Asplundh to serve in the Army upon being drafted. He did one tour in Viet Nam, 68-69. After proudly serving his country, he was discharged and returned to work with Asplundh. He continued to work for them in Ma. and Vermont for over 40 years. He fulfilled one of his boyhood desires and learned how to drive those big semis. After retiring from Asplundh, he worked locally for Beaudry Enterprises of Charlestown. He worked for them until his health no longer allowed him to do so. He met his wife, Cinderella Jones at a young age. He was 17 and she was a mere 14. They dated though high school and married in June of 1966. They embraced 57 years together working their careers and raising a family. After they both retired, they traveled with their RV exploring our beautiful country. David was a big man and his size and quiet ways often made people step back initially. But under that exterior was a big old teddy bear with lots of love and kindness. He had very strong work ethics and expected no less from those who worked with him. He loved to tinker with almost anything and many days would find him in his garage,”The Barn”, fixing things. As his health declined you would still find him in his garage doing what he could or sitting on the lawn swing on the front patio. He loved family especially the little ones. Nothing made his day more than having them come over to visit and sit in grandpa’s lap.. He is survived by his wife, Cinderella Sanders, his most precious dog, Noel, His son, Wayne Sanders (Libby) of Columbus Ga, sons Alexander Sanders (Eve) of Newton MS their four children, Alexander Jr, Noah, Cinderella and Greyson, Wayne Sanders Jr and wife Angela of Columbus Ga their 2 two sons Braxton and Bryant, daughter Annette Bashaw and spouse Dan of Charlestown sons Robert Perry of Fitzwilliam NH, Lance Walch, wife Kyla of Charlestown, Grandchildren Shelby Sanders of Claremont NH and children Karter and Harper Laraway, Patience, husband Jason Tinker of Charlestown, their three sons Ezra, Ryen and Christian, Amber Sanders of Charlestown, daughter Aurora and Kody Sanders of Alstead NH, His godson Donny Jones , wife Brandi of Swanzey, their three children Aerianna, Landen and Trinity, His siblings all of Ma, Norman Sanders of Webster , Nancy Fay (Earl) of Pelham , Barbara Kirouac of Northampton , Richard Sanders (Maryanne) of Greenfield , Mildred Snape (Larry) of Hatfield , Martha Jenks of Chicopee , Irving Sanders (Karen) of Montague and Gene Sanders. He also had many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence and Barbara Sanders, two brothers William and Robert Sanders, his son, Roger Sanders who passed on September 10,2022, whom he shared a birthday with and his mother in law, June Patterson who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held on October 20, 2023 at 11 am at Stringer Funeral Home on Broad Street Claremont NH followed by a celebration of life at Monarch Farms, Jarvis Hill Road Claremont NH at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to Disabled Veterans or Viet Nam Memorial Wall fund. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com