1923-2015
R. Calvin Sanderson, 91, of Riverview, N.B., and a veteran of WW II passed away peacefully at the Moncton Hospital, Tuesday, June 8, 2015 following a brief illness.
Born in Greenwich, P.E.I., on July 17, 1923, he was the son of the late Arthur and Emma (Squires) Sanderson.
It was following the war Calvin worked at Swifts and logging as a woodsman. He later became an independent contractor for home repairs and windows and doors. He enjoyed attending meetings as a member of the Riverview Veteran's and Armed Forces Association, his hobbies included working his farmland in Peakes, P.E.I., he also loved telling stories and jokes. He was known as "Stock Car Man", he could be seen racing his Car #10 at River Glade Speedway.
He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Murphy of Moncton and Norma Sanderson of Riverview, and his only grandson, Greg Murphy, of Riverview; also by his sisters-in-law, Ruby, Peggy, Joan and Mary, all of P.E.I.; as well as nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Vera M. (Berry) Sanderson, in 1998; by his only son, Robert A. "Bobby" Sanderson, in 2008; son-in-law, David Tower, 2010; as well as his siblings, Sterling, David (infant), David A., Lewis G., Randolph R., Myrtle H. (Winsloe) Whilt, Fulton J., Everett (infant), Martin B. (Heather), Penna F. and Gertrude (George) Yorston.
Resting at Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, with visitation on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Riverview Veterans Association is holding a service at the funeral home Thursday evening, June 11, 2015 at 6:45 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Memorial Chapel on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Midgell Cemetery, Midgell, P.E.I., with a graveside and committal service on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 1 p.m. A reception will be held immediately following at the Dr. Roddy Community Center, St. Peters Bay, P.E.I.
Donations in Calvin's memory made to the Midgell Cemetery Fund, Midgell, P.E.I., or to the Alderwood Cemetery Memorial Tree Fund.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca.

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