Obituary of Dorothy "Dot" Saunders
It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy R. Saunders, announce her passing which occurred on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Dr VA Snow Centre, Hampton, NB. Dot was born October 21, 1933 in Saint John, NB the daughter of the late Harry McQuinn and Jessie Bloomfield.
Dot grew up in the South End of the city of Saint John. After marrying Jack, they lived in and around the city until they bought an old farm in Smithtown in 1965. She became a member of the Hampton Curling club and the Hampton Golf club. Dot enjoyed both downhill and cross-country skiing.
In the mid 1980's Dot completed the Canadian Red Cross Visiting Homemaker Training program which covered "childcare, family relationships, home management and care of the elderly and convalescent". She followed that up with a Saint John Ambulance First Aid certificate.
Jack retired in the late 1990's and that enabled them to do some winter "snow birding" spending extended times in South Carolina and Florida enjoying swimming, golfing, canoeing and kayaking.
Dot raised five of her own children and fostered about a dozen more over the years. For the most part Dot's children stayed in the Smithtown or Hampton area and raised her grandchildren not far from the family home.
Dorothy is survived by her children Steven Saunders (Diane) of Smithtown, NB and Bernadette Fowler (Marshall) of Smithtown, NB; her granddaughters: Tracy, Cassy, Emma, Joanna, Katurah, Jennifer and Ashley; daughter-in-law Sandra Saunders of Halifax, NS as well as many extended family. In addition to her parents and husband Jack, Dot was predeceased by 3 sons, Wayne, Daniel, and Morgan; grandson Dale; and brother Harry McQuinn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, and will be held privately. Donations in memory of Dot may be made to the Dr VA Snow centre or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and charitable donations may be made through: ReidsFH.com
