Harold A. Sanders

Surrounded by his loved ones, Harold A. Sanders, 86, passed away Saturday,  February 22, 2025 at his home in the Town of Aurelius. Born in Auburn, NY he was the son of the late Smith “Sam” and Myrna (Gable) Sanders.  Following High School Harold served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1965.   He retired from Columbian Rope where he was employed as a machinist and supervisor.  He was also “the greatest cook in Cayuga County” as he prepared many a meal for various local restaurants. 

His first love was family and second love was cooking. Harold was enthusiastic about gardening, carpentry and his home in Fosterville which he had completely remodeled. Whatever he was interested in doing, he always managed to master the task at hand and enjoyed the time doing so. 

He is survived by his wife Janice Edith (Wright) Sanders whom he married in 1963, nephew Wesley (Jennifer) Wright, their children Kayli and Natalie Wright, nephew Nicholas Wright and his daughter Chloe Wright. He is also survived by his brother Lowell D. Sanders, his children, Sherry (Donald) Singer, Donald Sanders and partner Joy Carver, and Julie Sanders and husband Robert Taylor. 

In addition to his parents, Harold was predeceased by a brother Calvin Sanders and brother-in-law David A. Wright.   

Services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.  A Spring burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Cayuga. Please visit www.Langhamfuneralhomellc.com to leave a condolence for the family. 

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