CHARLES JAMES SAUNDERS

Adjust Text Size: A+ A-

CHARLES JAMES SAUNDERS Peacefully, on April 26, 2015, Charles James Saunders went to be with our Lord. Charlie or Chas' as he was called by family and friends leaves to mourn his passing his daughters Rhonda Apetagon, Sherri Apetagon and Jen Saunders; his son Nick Saunders; his sisters Flora Saunders and Margaret Maxwell; his brothers Hector Saunders and Cameron Osborne; his eight grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. He was born on April 14, 1934 and grew up on Hope Island in Norway House, Manitoba. For over 60 years he worked as a commercial fisherman, a trapper and farmer. He was a religious man who loved to read his Bible, travel and spread the word of God. It was while he was traveling and preaching that he met his wife Norma Saunders (nee Wilde) in Fisher River. They were married on August 7, 1976 and spent 30 years together before her sudden passing in July 2006. He will be missed deeply. He was a man that worked hard all his life and spent his final years surrounded by his children and grandchildren. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he lived a life full of hard work, laughter, family and love. Wake services will be held on April 28 and 29, 2015 at the Fort Island Sanctuary in Norway House, MB. Funeral service will be held on April 30, 2015 at the Keenanow United Church in Norway House, MB. Interment will follow at North-End Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To NORWAY HOUSE FUNERAL HOME Norway House, Manitoba 1-204-359-4746

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 29, 2015