
Sanford “Sandy” Ray Ladd II, 61, died on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and his fire family, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
Calling hours will be on Friday, October 17, 2025, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Minor Funeral Home, 237 Route 7 South, Milton, VT. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1 p.m., a celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at the Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel at Saint Michael’s College, 810 Campus Rd., Colchester, VT, with full firefighter burial to follow at the Old Methodist Cemetery, 45 Main St., Colchester. For the full obituary, please visit minorfh.com.
This article appears in Oct 15-21 2025.

Dear Stacey and family. We are so sorry to hear of Sandy’s passing. He always greeted everyone with a huge smile. His kindness and wisdom will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.