William H. Saunders, Jr.

Rehoboth – William Henry Saunders, Jr., 62, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, August 13, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of Alisa (Prata) Saunders for 34 years.

Born in Providence, Bill lived his entire life in his family home in Rehoboth and was a son of the late William H., Sr. and Rachel (Hayward) Saunders.

He was a graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth High School and an owner-operator, leasing to D.J.

Cronin Transportation, Inc., Seekonk for many years.

Bill was a Life member of the NRA and a member of the OOIDA.

He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and feeding and watching “his” birds.

Bill was an all-around “Good Man”, great husband, wonderful Dad and Grandpa.

Besides his beloved wife, he leaves two children, Caitlin and Christopher Saunders and Christopher’s girlfriend, Emily Simpson; a granddaughter, Jadyn Saunders; three siblings, Leslie Saunders, Lisa Saunders Block and her husband, Ralph, C.

Stewart Saunders and his wife, Lisa Christiansen; many nieces and nephews and his dog, Jinger.

Through Bill’s generosity, he was an organ donor and has given the gift of life to others in need.

Services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by interment at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth.

VISITATION will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 220, Kansas City, MO 64131 will be appreciated.