Christopher "Patrick" Saunders

Christopher “Patrick” Saunders, 61, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home. Born on August 15, 1964, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Charles Turner Saunders, Sr. and Mary Louise Turner Saunders.

Patrick was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Enterprise CVN-65. He worked for C&P Telephone as a cable splicer. He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed researching family genealogy.

Surviving him are siblings: Charles Saunders, Jr. and wife Delores, Frances Rathert and husband Richard, William Robin Saunders, Nancy Amelia Youngkin and husband Stephen, Sr., and Michael Timothy Saunders. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Patrick was predeceased by his sister-in-law: Jerri Saunders.

Funeral services and interment are private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to “Beagle Rescue, Education, and Welfare, Inc. (BREW)” PO BOX#10621, Rockville, MD 20849

Arrangements are by the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A.. Manchester, MD.