Saunders, Robert K. of Sherborn and Centerville. January 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Franca A. (Busalacchi) Saunders for 68 years. Father of Laura Nelson and her husband Philip of Needham, Linda Swenson and her husband Karl of Norwell, Franca R. Saunders of Saratoga Springs, NY. Grandfather of Kristin Pillay and her husband Anand of Washington D.C., Katherine Swenson of Boston, Andrew Nelson of Milton, Jennifer Watters and her husband Sam of Somerville. Great-grandfather of Saunders and Lillian Pillay. Brother of Alfred C. Saunders of Alpheretta, GA; Ruth C. Smith of Cary, NC; the late William P. Saunders. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Robert attended Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design. V.P. and Executive Art Director at Culver Advertising, Boston and Ingalls Advertising, Boston. World War II Navy Fighter Pilot and continued serving his country in the Navy Reserves. He enjoyed travel, golfing and fine art. Memorial Service will be held in the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16) Wellesley, Monday January 25 at 1pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Robert’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.