Obituary of Winston Saunders
It is with much sadness that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Winston Saunders at the Blue Crest Interfaith Home, Grand Bank on Sunday October 6, 2024 at the age of 65 years.
He leaves to mourn his sons Charles (Frances), John (Terri); stepson Kevin Strowbridge; special granddaughter Tamara; brothers Cyril (Greta), Sam (Martha), sisters Viola Smith (Austin), Cynthia Clarke, brother-in-law Arch Penny (Louise), sisters-in-law Audrey Penny, Lorraine Saunders, Yvonne Tibbo and a large circle of other family and friends.
Predeceased by wife Shirley, parents Mary & John, parents-in-law Charles & Marion, brothers Baxter, Arthur ( Brenda), sister Jessie Smith, brothers-in-law Shawn Penny, Jim Penny.
Winston married Shirley in 1980 they had two wonderful sons Charles and John. Shirley passed away in 1995 and Winston was left to raise his sons on his own. He was both mom and dad to his boys. His love for his granddaughter was tremendous he loved her with his whole heart. She was his sunshine. Winston provided a good life for his boys and loved life. He was a lover of the outdoors, fishing or hunting was where he loved to be. He suffered a terrible brain trauma accident in 2018 that he never fully recovered so he spent his remaining days at Blue Crest Retirement Center. He will be forever remembered and loved. He leaves behind a legacy of love. Finally, he is reunited with the love of his life Shirley.. Together forever.
Family will be receiving friends on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 from Serenity Funeral Home, Burin.
In keeping with Winston's wishes, cremation will follow the visitation on Wednesday October 9, 2024.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday October 11, 2024 11AM at Serenity Chapel, Burin with inurnment following at Salvation Army cemetery Creston.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin
In Loving Memory
Winston Saunders
1958 - 2024
