Saunders, Donald
January 11, 1945 ~ November 04, 2024
SAUNDERS, 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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So sorry for your loss
Our deepest condolences
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
Mary and family. My sincere condolences for your loss of Don. May your memories give you comfort at this sad time.
so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thinking of you and the girls and family’s. so sorry. Hugs.
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
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.
Dear Mary and Family , so sorry to hear about Don . Sincere Sympathy.
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.
Sorry for your loss May and family. Deepest sympathy to all.
Gail, Randy & family
Mary, Michelle, Brad, Christine and family
May the love and support of family and friends bring you comfort.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Mary & family. You are in our thoughts and prays during this difficult time.
Christine and family. Very sorry for your loss.
Sincere sympathy to you and your family with the passing of Don. Sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss Mary and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Janice cope
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Memories are forever.
Thinking of your family in this difficult time, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary, Christine and Michelle I’m sorry to hear about Don. May you cherish and hold tight all the memories. Hugs Barb
Christine and family , please accept my condolences . May your faith bring you strength .
Sincerely,
Maria MacDonald
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
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
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.❤️❤️
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
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on passing of a wonderful caring person.
Richard Ward and Family
Our sympathy Mary,michelle brad and Christine and joe and family
Mary and family. So sorry for your loss. In my prayers 🙏
Our deepest sympathy to Marry Michelle and Brad Mitch and Allie Christine Jacob and Makenna . Shelley John and Amy Craig and Parker
Our deepest sympathies and Prayers are with you all! Hugs Ron & Cheryl
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.
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
My condolences to you all. Memories live on
My deepest condolences to the entire Saunders and Mitchell families on Don’s passing.