Alva Saunders Obituary
The world bids farewell to Alva Saunders (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia), born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, departing on May 9, 2024 at the age of 74. Alva leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alva Saunders to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marguerite Archibald (Collie) and Alvin Archibald; her husband William'Bill'Saunders; her uncle Fraser Collie; her aunt Pearl Smith; her siblings-in-law, Charles, George, David MacKay, Janet Vance and Claudia MacKay; and her in-laws, Christena (Reekie) and Alvin MacKay.
She is survived by: her children, Shannon MacLean, Dwayne Saunders, Stacey Saunders and Derek Saunders; her granddaughter Karmen MacLean; her sons, Bryan Ward and Patrick MacLean; and her siblings-in-law, Alvin MacKay, John Saunders (Alice), Richard Vance, Eileen Turner, Evva Melvin (Ivan) and Debbie MacKay. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family flowers only, donations in her memory may be made to. Special Olympics Pictou County, Summer Street Industries, Highland Community Residential Services or a charity of your choice.
