- Date Of Birth: September 27, 1932
- Date Of Death: December 7, 2017
- State: Maine
West Bath-Donald Albert Sanford, of West Bath, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the age of 85.
He was born on September 27, 1932 in Bath a son of William Henry Sanford, Sr. and Hazel Martin Sanford.
Don, or “Donny” to friends, spent most of his youth working on the family farm in North Bath. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving most of his tenure in Anchorage, Alaska. Don translated his skills as an avionics mechanic and became an auto mechanic. He started in business out of his home on New Meadows Road before moving it and ultimately building a series of automotive businesses located along State Road, atop Witch Spring Hill. Don married his wife Rowena in 1992; they spent more than 37 happy years together.
He was a friend to many, and often put his construction and automotive equipment to use helping others. He liked to exchange favors with friends with different skillsets. Don was an avid NASCAR fan, and for many years he sponsored local stock cars.
