David L Saunders, 71 formally of Hampton, NH died May 16, 2013 in Derry. David was born in Medford, MA, on August 5, 1941 to James and Anna (Garrity) Saunders. A 1960 graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry he held an Athletic Letter for Basketball and was named, Time Magazine’s 24th Annual Current Affairs Winner. After graduation he worked in banking, until his entry into the US Army, serving as a SP4. After his Honorable Discharge he served in the Army Reserves. David’s last and longest employment was with Rockingham Park in Salem. He held many past memberships in community organizations.
David is survived by his sister and her husband, Anna (Saunders) and Edward Mele Jr., and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers and a sister-in-law. James, John, Thomas and his wife Lillian (Carter) Saunders.
Services: After cremation, a calling hour will be Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 9am at St Thomas Aquinas Center, Derry with a Liturgy of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. Donations can be made in David’s name to Rockingham VNA Home, Health and Hospice, Hospice Program.