Richard P. Sanders, 64, of Mattapoisett died Sunday May 15, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. He was the husband of Cecile L. (Laflamme) Sanders.
Born and raised in Shrewsbury, the son of Rose (Harpin) Sanders of Northboro and the late Wilfred L. Sanders, he lived in Mattapoisett for many years.
He was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church.
Mr. Sanders was a real estate appraiser who owned and operated Fairview Appraisals for many years.
He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed attending the theater and museums, and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife and mother; a son, Jeffrey P. Sanders and his fiancée, Lynn Graner of Mattapoisett; a brother, Wilfred "Jack" Sanders and his wife Gayle of Stratham, New Hampshire; a sister, Susan DiLeo and her husband Andrew of Shrewsbury; his brother-in-law, Marcel Laflamme and his wife Carol Swiech, of New Boston, New Hampshire; and several nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday May 18, 2005 at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett Tuesday May 17, 2005 from 3-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the LaSalette Missionary Association, P.O. Box 2965, Attleboro, MA 02703-0965.