Saunders, Donald

January 11, 1945 ~ November 04, 2024

IMG 0292SAUNDERS, Donald Thomas – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Don Saunders on Monday, November 04, 2024 at St. Joesph’s Hospice, Sarnia. Beloved husband of Mary (Nee Mitchell) for 55 years. Dear father of Michelle (Brad) Elliott and Christine (the late Joe 2023) MacDonald. Special grandfather of Mitchell (Celine), Allison, Jacob, Makenna and the grand dogs Hemi, Maggs and Maya. Survived by siblings Bettie Hartley (the late Don), Charlie Saunders, Ethel (Gary) Sitzes, Doug (Judy) Saunders, Reta Croucher (the late Melvin) and the late Ken (Evelyn) Saunders. Don will be remembered by his brother and sister in laws Gerry (Roger) Huard, the late John and Georgine Strangway, the late Johnny Mitchell, Bonnie (the late Ron) Strangway, Roger (Carol) Mitchell, the late Wayne (Eleanor) Mitchell and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his mother Mildred Saunders, Cecil (Buck) McDonald and his in-laws Gerald and Mildred Mitchell. Don enjoyed woodworking, camping, snowmobiling and especially enjoyed and loved being with his family. Don will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Details
A private family service took place at Oil Springs Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice www.stjosephshospice.ca.

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  1. Mary, so sorry to read about Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls at this sad time.

  2. Deepest sympathy to Mary, Michelle & Brad, Christine & families. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

  3. So sorry for your loss Mary and family, let the cherished memories help you though this time of sorrow. HUGGS
    Dave and Cindy Vandenberghe

  4. So sorry to hear about Don my prayers and condolences to you and your family 🙏🙏

  5. To the Saunders and Mitchell families,
    So sorry to read about the passing of Don. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories bring you peace.
    Michael and Cathy

  6. Mary and family. My sincere condolences for your loss of Don. May your memories give you comfort at this sad time.

  7. so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you and the girls and family’s. so sorry. Hugs.

  8. Dear Michelle, Brad, Ali and Mitchell, Christine and family….my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
    Becky Bellavance

  9. Dave and I are sorry to hear about Don. He was part of the Mitchell Family. Our Condolences to Mary and Michelle, Christine and the rest of the family. Memories are forever.

  10. Mary and family so sorry to learn of Dons passing. Good person and hard worker at lumber yard. Again so sorry,Mary. Bev and Linda Byers.

  11. Mary, Michelle, Brad, Christine and family
    May the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort.
    My deepest sympathy for your loss.

  12. So sorry for your loss Mary & family. You are in our thoughts and prays during this difficult time.

  13. Sincere sympathy to you and your family with the passing of Don. Sorry for your loss

  14. So sorry for your loss Mary and family
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all
    Janice cope

  15. Thinking of your family in this difficult time, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

  16. Mary, Christine and Michelle I’m sorry to hear about Don. May you cherish and hold tight all the memories. Hugs Barb

  17. Christine and family , please accept my condolences . May your faith bring you strength .
    Sincerely,
    Maria MacDonald

  18. Michelle and Brad,
    so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Ted and Faye Barnes

  19. So sad to hear the news about Don. May God be with each of you and give you comfort with memories of wonderful times in the past. Alan and Marie

  20. Mary, Michelle, Christine and families. So very sorry to hear this sad news. Somehow our memories keep us going and I know you all have fond ones. Thoughts and prayers for all at this difficult time. Deepest Sympathy Carl and Dianne

  21. My deepest sympathy to you and your family on passing of a wonderful caring person.
    Richard Ward and Family

  22. Our deepest sympathy to Marry Michelle and Brad Mitch and Allie Christine Jacob and Makenna . Shelley John and Amy Craig and Parker

  23. Aunt Mary, Michelle, Christine & Family
    Sorry to hear the passing of Uncle Don. We will cherish our memories of him over the years, lots of good times at Grandma Saunders farm.
    Our thoughts have been with you through this difficult time. Cherish your memories they will last a lifetime. Rest at peace Uncle Don.

  24. Sympathy to you Mary , Michelle , Christine and all your Families and Friends . Thinking of you all at this difficult time . We’ve known Don for years and he enjoyed his visits with everyone . Don will be missed by all ! Hugs to everyone ! Love Always Maureen Bailey , Holly and Tim , Tyson , Mason Strangway plus Greg and Kelly , Harper and Cooper Bailey xoxo