CANDACE ISAACS SAUNDERS

1947 - 2022

SAUNDERS, Candace Isaacs Age 74, of Auburndale, MA, transitioned on October 1, 2022 after a year long battle with cancer. Candy was a loving mother to Lauren and Teddy; mother-in-law to Christopher Smith; dedicated wife to the late William Saunders; Mimi to her grandchildren, Everett and Fern; caring sister to Thomas and Donald Isaacs; sister-in-law to Marynell; and beloved aunt to Elizabeth, Nicholas, and Jason. Born in Louisville, Kentucky as Candace Lane Isaacs, she dedicated her life to helping others. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master's of Social Work from Boston University, Candy spent her career as an active faculty member and teacher at Boston College, Boston University, and Simmons College. She directed professional education at BU, trained hundreds of social workers at the Massachusetts Department of Child and Family Services, developed the Trauma Certificate Program for post-graduate students at Simmons, and maintained an ongoing private practice as a social worker specializing in adolescent trauma and neurobiology. In her personal life, she enjoyed hosting parties, hiking in nature, attending church, connecting with friends and advocating for deaf and underprivileged communities. People say that Candy is the kindest person they have ever met. She was an angel on earth and lives on as an angel above. Her Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 22nd at 2:00pm at FUSN Church, at 1326 Washington St., Newton, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Candace Saunders to wellnesswarriorsboston.org or familynurturing.org

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