On Saturday, September 21, 2019, at home in Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of Rita Saunders (neé Ritchie) and father of Elaine Saunders (Jerome Bayol), Jeannie Dower (Rick), Tom Saunders (Julie Prince). Adored Pop Pop of Megan Ogata (Michael), Will Dower, Cassie and Ben Saunders. Visitation at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, September 30, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., followed immediately by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 10720 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901.