LEBANON — Charles R. Sanborn, Sr, 85, of Lebanon, Maine, passed away peacefully at home late on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018.

Charles was born in Sanford, Maine on Sept. 27,1932 to Lester and Ruth (Pike) Sanborn. He grew up in Shapleigh Corner and attended local schools.

He married the love of his life, Beverly Hill on May 21, 1961 and together they shared nearly 54 years of marriage.

Charles was predeceased by his parents, his wife Beverly, his sisters Phyllis and Geraldine, his brother Howard, and his step-son Russell Merchant.

Surviving are his two children Theresa Sanborn of Lebanon and Charles Sanborn, Jr and his wife Jodie of Sanford; two step-children Clem Merchant, Jr of Arlington, Washington and Roberta Stanley of Center Conway, New Hampshire; a sister Hazel Goodwin and her husband Roland Goodwin of Shapleigh, Maine; several nieces and nephews; 15 grandchildren, one grand puppy, and 12 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are in the care of the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick, ME.

Condolences may be made and full obituary found at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com.

A graveside memorial service will be held in May at the Hillside Cemetery, Route 4, North Berwick, Maine.