SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Stephen “Stevie” Saunders, 69, of Saxtons River, Vt., passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 13, 2026, at the Springfield Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1957, the son of Patricia Saunders Kenyon, of Saxtons River, Vt., and the late Donald Saunders, of Waldoboro, Maine.
Stevie worked in the farming industry and also in the concrete industry with his nephews, Chase and Riley Saunders. He especially loved playing his guitar with his sister Janie, creating cherished memories through their shared love of music.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Saunders Kenyon; his son, Jared Saunders, of Denver, Colo.; his sister Janie Hisler, of Waldoboro, Maine; his significant other, Sawyer Trevorrow, of Saxtons River, Vt.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Stevie was predeceased by his sister Amy Saunders and his brother, Michael Saunders.
Stevie will be remembered fondly by his family and all who knew him.
A graveside service will take place at the Saxtons River Cemetery on Nov. 28, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Harold Noyes officiating. Immediately following, there will be a reception for family and friends at the Bartonsville Grange.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, Vt.