JAY – Myron (Mike) L. Sanborn, 80, of Jay, formerly of Fryeburg and Bridgton, passed away peacefully at sunrise on Wednesday, April 16, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born June 13, 1927, the 10th child of the late Frank and Nellie (Brown) Sanborn. He retired after 31 years of service from Southworth Machine in Portland, where he was employed as a test processor.

He loved farming, playing horseshoes and Frisbee and always looked forward to family gatherings and being out in the sun.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Elaine (Hartford) Sanborn of Jay; a daughter, Linda Sargent of Oxford; three sons, Gerald (Cisco) Sanborn of Harrison, Steven Sanborn of Jay and David Sanborn of Bridgton; a sister, Bertha Richardson of Bridgton; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Earl, Ernest, Elwyn, Raymond, Lawrence and Bernard Sanborn; and sisters, Alice Straton and Frances Richardson.

The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Pandey and his staff at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Infusion department, especially the wonderful, caring nurses who would always joke along with him. Myron had a special admiration for Dr. Elena Theodosiou, who along with the Healthwell Foundation gave him courage.

Also, enormous gratitude to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for their excellent care and support. Special thanks to Debbie, Carol, Christy, Trudy, Lynn and Chaplain Richard Waddell and the Coastal Med Tech whom Myron referred to as “The Tin Man.”