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...