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Ralph C. Sanderson, 89

April 05, 2020

Ralph C. Sanderson, 89, of Lancaster and Massachusetts, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Hamilton Arms. He was born in Malden, MA, son of the late Walter H. and Madeline (Thompson) Sanderson. Ralph enjoyed 56 years of marriage with his wife Lois E. (Parah) Sanderson before her death in 2005.

A quiet man, Ralph greatly loved his family. He enjoyed cooking, playing chess and fishing on the coast of Massachusetts. He took great pride in owning and operating The Biscuit Restaurant in Mars Hill, ME.

Surviving Ralph are his five children, Gail Siderio (Walter) of Lancaster, Gary Sanderson (Patty) of Danvers, MA, Laurel Sanderson of Peabody, MA, Glen Sanderson (Lisa) of Katy, TX and Andrea Bailey (John) of England; five grandchildren, Michael Siderio (Letitia) of NC, Chris Siderio (Debbie) of VA, Amanda Sanderson of NYC, Kristina Sanderson of TX and Brendan Miller of TX; two great-grandchildren, Greyson and David Siderio; his sister Doris Reiner (Hank) of Naples, FL, and various nieces and nephews. His brother Walter Sanderson preceded Ralph in death.

Interment will be private. Kindly consider a memorial contribution to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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Condolences to the Family

April 16, 2020

So sorry for your loss Sanderson family. One at time Ralph was a room mate of my Father-in-law,James Diem (at Hamilton Arms),he was always very quiet and polite,I would often offer him fruit or a snack, but he usually declined. The last time I stopped by his room he was asleep so I didn’t disturb him. My father-in-law passed away last week at the hospital from Covid-19,I sure hope Ralph didn’t have that. Our deepest sympathies to all of you! Dave and Martha Diem

April 13, 2020

I hope Grampy has reunited with Grammy in Heaven because that’s what he’s wanted since her passing. He will be missed and remembered.
I love you Grampy!!! 

April 10, 2020

Dad your missed. Thanks for all the memories Y.our in a better place now.
Glen Sanderson

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