SAUNDERS, JOHN THOMAS “TOM” - John Thomas “Tom” Saunders entered into rest at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario on Sunday, June 03rd, 2012. Tom, in his 71st year, was the beloved husband of Denise Bourque. Loving father of Rob Saunders and his wife Sylvie Laframboise of Timmins, Ontario, Wendy Saunders and her late husband Scott McGregor of Oakville, Ontario and Steve Saunders and his wife Karen Campbell of Bobcaygeon, Ontario. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Randy, Carly and A.J., Adam, Cory, Ashley Ryan and Brandon, and by his great-granddaughters Cacey and Ali-Sue. Dear brother of Edith (late Ted) Wilkinson of Fredericton, Hazel (Al) Amos of London, Ontario, Barb (Albert) Banks of Fredericton, and Robert (Claudette) Saunders of Fredericton. Predeceased by his parents John Hall Saunders and Majorie Green, his four sisters and their spouses Vivian (Alfie Brien) Lanteigne, Margaret (Red) Long, Alice (Tennyson) O’Donnell and Joan Saunders, and by his three brothers Jimmy (Joy) Saunders, Gerald (Lyla) Saunders, and Gordon “Cookie” Saunders, all of Fredericton area. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
By Tom’s request, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service was held at Friends Cemetery on June 07th, 2012 in Mariposa Township, Ontario. Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service which will be held at the North Cardigan United Church Community Cememtery at 1100, on October 31st, 2012. Followed by a luncheon at the church hall.