Gary Saunders

Obituary: Gary W. Saunders “GW” 

Gary W. Saunders, better known as GW, of Lyndonville, VT passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2024, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. 

GW was born in Moncton, New Brunswick on March 29, 1943, to William and Reta (Pleadwell) Saunders. GW lived an interesting life and seems to have been quite a character. He was well known and loved everywhere he went. He got to know everyone around him and made many friends. 

 A workaholic, GW was rarely still. In his younger years, he worked as a mechanic and ran a towing business with 19 tow trucks at its height. He never bought a house but built them all. GW’s passion was music. He was a singer/songwriter and was in bands all of his life. In Lyndonville, he attended open mic jams regularly. He and his companion, Bernie, spent winters in Florida and where, as with every place GW went, they had a large community of friends.

Survivors include his children: Trevor and Heather; step-children: Ramona, Sabrina, and Jerry; his sister: Brenda; his companion of three years: Bernie McCarty; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.

GW was predeceased by his second wife, Barb.

There will be no services at this time. However, a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. 

Memories and condolences can be shared at CaledoniaLifeServices.com. Guibord-Pearsons Funeral Home is assisting the family.