Obituary of Wayne M. Sanford

Wayne M. Sanford, 66, of Cold Brook Rd., Homer NY, passed away April 9, 2014 at home with family by his side. He was born April 15, 1947 in Margaretsville NY, the son of the late Cecil Sanford and Mary Dougherty. Wayne was a graduate of Margaretsville High School. He then entered the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Carson, CO, from 1966-1968. After serving his country he relocated to the Cortland area. Wayne was employed for many years at Cooper Tools until retirement. His was a member of the Homer Rod and Gun Club. Wayne enjoyed the outdoors fishing for walleye along with gun and bow hunting. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend Bonnie West of Homer NY, his daughter Jennifer (Marc) Passalugo of Cortland NY, his son Jeff Sanford of South Carolina, grandchildren Brendon, Jacob, Adam, Nichole, Camryn, Delana, and McKenna, his siblings Robert (Eva) Sanford, Ann Drogo, Joan (John) Hunter, Deanna (Bob) Olmstead, Bill Sanford, Carolyn (Fred) Coolidge, several nieces and nephews, his dogs Hunter and Misha. Calling hours will be Sunday 1-3 at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland NY, 13045. Funeral services will be held Monday 10 am at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Cortland County Relay for Life. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com