Frank Raymond Saunders Jr

Frank Raymond Saunders Jr., 80, of Ellington, beloved husband of 62 years of Carole A. (Koehler) Saunders died peacefully at home, on Monday, August 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on August 18, 1937 in Manchester and was the only child of the late Frank R. Saunders Sr. and Olga (Scotta) Saunders. He was raised in Manchester and Bolton, attended local schools and he was a graduate of Manchester High School and Cheney Technical High School, Class of 1955. He earned his Bachelor degree in Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Frank was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer/Manager for Hamilton Standard until his retirement in 1991. He and Carole enjoyed many years of retirement in their second home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Frank was an avid golfer, a gifted gourmet cook and an ardent saltwater and freshwater fisherman. He was a former season ticket holder for the Hartford Whalers and was a huge Red Sox fan. Over the years he had many pets which he adored. In addition to his wife Carole, he is survived by his three children; Sandra Louise (Saunders) Lemieux and Robert Browning of Ellington, Karen Lee (Saunders) Furnari and her husband Mark of East Granby and Frank Raymond Saunders III. and his wife Teresa of Superior, WI, and four loving and special grandchildren; Frank Raymond Saunders IV., Danielle Carole Lemieux, Seth Adam Saunders and Brittany Lynn Furnari as well as three great-grandchildren; Faith, Aaliyah and Jackson Saunders. In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by his son-in-law, Roger J. Lemieux and his cousin Joan Duell whom was like a sister to him. Calling hours will be held at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St. in Manchester on Monday, August 20, 2018 from 10-11:30 am. A graveside service will follow at 12 noon in East Cemetery, Manchester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Joan Duell Memorial Nursing Scholarship. c/o Rockville High School, 70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon, CT 06066 or to Trinity Health at Home Hospice, 101 Phoenix Ave., Enfield, CT 06082. To leave an online condolence please visit www.holmeswatkins.com

Visitation DetailsMonday, August 20th, 2018 10:00am - 11:30am, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsMonday, August 20th, 2018 12:00pm, East Cemetery
Interment DetailsMonday, August 20th, 2018 12:00pm, East Cemetery