Passed away suddenly at his home in Goderich, on Friday August 4, 2017 in his 69th year. Husband of Cheryl Saunders (McClenaghan). Father of Shelley Saunders (Andrew Kaastra) and Steven Saunders. Grandpa to Leighton, Evey and Emerson Shephard, Eric and Alecia Saunders. Survived by his sisters and brother Nancy Mott (Ken), Kathy Mitchell and John Saunders (Shelley).
At Don’s request there will be no funeral home visitation or service. A celebration of his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Goderich, on Friday August 18, 2017 from 6-9 PM. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Arthritis Society gratefully acknowledged and may be arranged through McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, 519-524-7345. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca
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Allen Gardner
Although I have not seen Donald in many years (I called him Sinbad) he has always been in my memory as we went to Lucknow Public School together. A gentle giant. My deepest sympathy to Cheryl and to Nancy his sister as I knew them all from Lucknow and Holyrood.
Harvey & Marilyn Husk
Sorry to hear of the passing of Don . I have many happy memories of working with moose for Lloyd Johnson and the crew and good times on the weekends.
Donna & Rob Middelkamp ( Johnston)
Our Deepest Sympathy to Don’s Family on his passing . He was a very kind man and will be missed by all . Sending hugs to his family at this very difficult time . RIP DON !!!
Len and Kathleen Baird
Our sympathy
Tom and Karla Hogan
We were sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We would often see him enjoying a meal with Cheryl at Skippers and have a nice chat. Don was always very friendly and cheerful. Our sympathy to you, Cheryl and your family at this sad time.
Al & Norma Falconer
Cheryl & family….please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. May wonderful memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Thinking of you all.
Tom & Dianne Dickson
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Sending sincere condolences at this sad time.
Glenn Green
So shocked and sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My condolences to the family. I have many memories of Don from the Champion/Volvo days, dances at Saltford Hall, etc.
Stewart Glousher
To Dons family. So sorry for your loss. I have lots of great memories working with Don at Champion. He was a great guy!
Steintje Schoemaker
Dear Saunders family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Don. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sharon Boles
So sorry to hear about Don. I know him from Pine Echo. He always made a point of chatting with me and helped me out a couple of times when I needed another set of hands, or more muscle. Such a genuinely nice man. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Vivian Hunter
Cheryl & family. I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Will think of you in the difficult days ahead. I will always remember Don as the guy in the park that was always so willing to help anyone or to lend what a person might need. George & I enjoyed games of shuffelboard that Don made available to everyone in the park that wanted to use it. He will be greatly missed by many. RIP Don!!
Sylvain and Julie Babin
To the Saunders Family We are so sorry to hear of Dons passing please accept our sincere condolences.
RICHARD&MARILYN HARTUNG
Donny always loved us to come over & play shuffleboard, behind his trailer, was the park spokesman, knew everyone.
Pat Johnston
to the family of Don
Sincere condolences to the family on the loss of a husband/father/grandfather. Bob worked with Don at Volvo and 1st Student and we often ran into them at Skippers on a Friday night.
Pat Johnston and Bob Desjardins