Telegraph Journal Saint John, NB
Tuesday, March 4th, 2003
SAUNDERS, RITA M. -
The death of Rita M. Saunders of Rocmaura Nursing Home, widow of George L. Saunders, occurred at her residence on Monday, March 3, 2003. Mrs. Saunders was born in Grand Digue, a daughter of the late Auguste and Josephine (Poirier) Leger. She was a member of Stella Maris Catholic Women's League. She was pre-deceased by three brothers, Fred, Arthur, and Edgar; and two sisters, Lyla and Leona. She is survived by one daughter, Rose Saunders of St. Stephen; two brothers, Andre and Phillippe Leger, both of Grand Digue; two sisters, Euphemie Boudreau and Cordelia Leger, both of Moncton; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will be held at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rocmaura Foundation Inc. would be appreciated. www.fitzpatrickfh.com