Jane Wilson Sanborn

August 17, 1932 - January 9, 2012

Jane Wilson Sanborn, 79, of Chardon passed away Monday, January 9th 2012, surrounded by family. Born August 17th, 1932, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Marian Coy Smith and Wilson Woodberry Smith. Jane was a lifelong resident of Chardon and was a dedicated member of the community, volunteering her time with the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Girl Scouts, Laurel School, Phillips-Osborne School and Chardon Local Schools. She attended Laurel School and Mount Vernon College in Washington D.C., returning to Chardon upon graduation where she worked for Dr. Walter Corey. Married for 59 years, Jane is survived by her husband, P. Donald Sanborn, her sons Corey of Chardon Twp. and Mitch (Beth) of Gates Mills, her daughter Kim (Phil Phillips) of Chapel Hill, NC, her adorable grandchildren Sarah, Will, Allison and Julie Sanborn, and Emily, Henry and Martha Glenn, her brother Woody (Marilou) Smith of Chardon. She also leaves her step-grandchildren Jordan Phillips and Courtney Phillips (Bill) Hyder, of Charlotte, NC and three step great-grandchildren: Ellie, Maggie and Lil Hyder. Jane’s grandchildren were the light of her life, and she will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed reading, cooking, needlework, travelling and spending time with friends aboard the “Kimberly Jane” at The Mentor Harbor Yachting Club. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 11:30 AM at the Mentor Harbor Yachting Club, 5330 Coronada Deive, Mentor on the Lake, OH. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation, Chardon, OH. Information and condolences on line at www.burrservice.com.

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Kim - I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I remember her as beautiful, elegant, kind, fun, funny and such a independent woman. I was in total awe of her. My thoughts are with you and your entire family. Sending you my love, Mary

I adored Jane as a child, and remember what a beautiful bride she was. I remember helping her open wedding gifts. She always took me under he wing while our mothers were doing things together. Looking at her picture she was still as beautiful as she was then, I am sure inside and out. My prayers to your family.

Corey and Family sorry for your loss. The Richardson Family well be keeping your family in our prayers. I will say that you need to celebrate the life of your mother I am sure she would want you to.

Corey so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her warm smile is always the first thing that comes to mind when I think of her. I will be praying for your family in this time of loss.Prayers,Dawn

Mitch and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayer is that the wonderful memories of your mom will help, in time. to ease the pain of her passing. Walter & Diane

Mitch and Family,Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.Bob Wismar YPO - WPO

Mr. Sanborn, Corey, Mitch and Kim:My sincere condolences to the entire Sanborn family. I have fond memories of Mrs. Sanborn during my U.S. and Duke years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Know that you and your family are in my prayers at this time of need. My deepest condolences,Brian E. Hall

To all the Sandborn family. Our deepest condolences . Another pillar of great youthful memories from MHYC is gone. We will always remember Mrs. Sandborn's warm engaging smile. She radiated charm and elegance. Unfortunately as we grew older, and her health more frail, we saw less of her. Truly our loss.May she rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.Bill Kilroy

Condolences to Don and family. We will miss Janie and so well remember the good times together. Especially our last lunch with her at home last summer.

Deepest sympathy to Don and family.Jane was a lovely lady.