Farmington, NH

Donna Ruth (Ridley) Sanford, age 72, of Hornetown Road in Farmington, died unexpectedly, May 21, 2020, at home, of natural cause.

Born November 6, 1947 in Rochester, a daughter of Robert Ray Ridley and Charlotte Irene (Batchelder) Ridley, she was a lifelong resident of Farmington.

A loving homemaker and mother, Donna was a member of the Farmer's Market in Farmington, where she sold her homemade fudge.  She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing.

Widow of the late Leonard Sanford, she is survived by their two children: Glenn A. and wife Heidi Sanford, April L. Sanford and significant other Nicholas Estes, 3 grandchildren: Robert L. Sanford, Daniel J. Estes and Katy M. Reagan, 1 great granddaughter Lillian, also her brothers: Robert, Brian, Arthur "Sonny", Richard and Frank Ridley, her sisters: Linda Baxter, Mary Lewis, Kathy Kenny and Diane Daniels, also many nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by brothers: Dennis, David, Kenneth and Duane Ridley.

Due to Covid-19, private services will be held at Peaslee Funeral Home with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington.  To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com