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Justin Saunders Obituary
He was born Dec. 5, 1983, in New London.
Justin is survived by his mother, Charlene Wheeler Saunders and his father, Romaine Kenneth Saunders III. He is also survived by a brother, Christopher Saunders; a sister, Taylor Saunders; longtime girlfriend, Meredith Hercher; as well as his maternal grandparents, Richard and Harriet Wheeler and paternal grandparents, Romaine Jr. and Nancy Saunders, all of Ledyard; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Justin's many interests included fishing, video games, numerous trips to the carwash, and a passion for motorcycle riding.
His family will greet relatives and friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic, immediately followed by a service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Donations in Justin's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
For obituary information, directions or to send the family a message of condolence or remembrance, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Justin Saunders
Debra Lynch
June 17, 2025
15 years is a long time, but feels like yesterday. We think of you often. Prayers for your family. Continue watching over us.
Debra Lynch
June 17, 2022
12 years may seem like a long time, but I can still picture your smile whenever I think of you. It is often. We continue to miss and talk about you. May you continue to rest in peace and watch over all of us, especially your Mom and Dad.
Debra Lynch
June 14, 2021
Justin, I can't believe 11 years have passed. Your memory, smile, and energy will never be forgotten.
Kevin bradham
June 18, 2020
Justin its been a long 10 years without you. Miss you and thankful for the laughs and times we shared
Kimberly Campo
June 14, 2020
Justin, It just doesn't seem real you have been gone ten years. I can still see you big as life with that contagious smile of yours. We will miss and love you always. Love you lots Aunt Kim
Kimberly Campo
June 14, 2019
Justin, It has been nine years since you left us yet the pain in my heart because of losing you and for the sadness I see you in the hearts of your Mom, Dad, Chris and Taylor. We miss you everyday. Take care of your Nana Wheeler.
sara holliday
July 9, 2010
Justin, not a day will go by when we will be able to say we don't miss your beautiful smile and carefree spirit. You were one of the happiest people I knew, and could light up any room you entered. You were always a big brother to me, and I love you dearly. Miss you everyday! ~Sara~
Mark Dean
June 30, 2010
Mugsy & Cheri,
We just found out a couple days ago. We are sorry for you loss. Justin was a good kid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
BRANDON WHEELER
June 27, 2010
IL MISS U CUZ
Karen Caisse/ Griggs
June 26, 2010
Charlene & Family I am so sorry for your loss of Justin. I can't even amagin what you must be going through. To loose a grandparent, a parent is hard enough but, our children aren't suppose to go before us. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family. It's been like 7 yrs. since I saw Justin, but for years my son Sean was always hanging out with him when they were younger. Even my girls loved coming over and sled riding when u lived near the airport. He was always a sweet, handsome boy.
Stephanie Tackling
June 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be missed Justin!
Marie Murphy
June 24, 2010
Dear Mugsy and Cheri,
We only saw you briefly yesterday and I really wanted to talk to you more. Everything was beautiful for the service. Please send your address to my email - [email protected]. So much more to say.
Sherry Brown
June 24, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Justin years ago thru my ex-husband Ray Deane. He spent several months in our garage helping Ray as well as working on his bike. He was a funny and pleasant guy to be around he will be missed. I hope you found some comfort in the number of people today. It is a testament to Justins effect on people.
To Justin: Kawasaki's are still better!
Richard Souza
June 23, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. god bless
bill and diane meyers
June 23, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Deb & Dan (chicken)
June 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joel Johnson
June 23, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, I hope you will acccept my deepest sympathies to you and your family and remenber the good times you had with Justin.
Cindy Pisowloski
June 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Charlene. God has a new angel.
Heidi Griswold
June 21, 2010
R.I.P. Justin ~ Geoff is going to miss you very much - you kept him company for lunch just about every day @ work...he appreciates all your help with the race car and truly enjoyed having you help. So sorry to the Saunder family and to Meredith...
Dee Shallcross
June 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to call on us. With our most sincere sympathy,
Fats, Dee and
Everyone at B & S Cycle
Alicia Carrion
June 21, 2010
Not a day will go by that I wont think about you and miss you,Justin.My heart goes out to your family.Love you very much.
cheryl dean
June 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Stephen & Susan Besade
June 21, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
June 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Justin was an awesome guy. His laughter will fill our hearts forever.
Kim Campo
June 21, 2010
I will miss you Justin,
To my sister Cherie, Mugs, Chris and Taylor there are no words. the pain i feel must be so small in comparison to what you are feeling but if you hold all your memories in your heart Justin will be in every flower that blooms, every bird that flies and every rain that falls. He will be there with you always. I love you all very much. Your sister KIM CAMPO
Danette Bogue
June 21, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about your Son Justin, he was a friend of my son Mark Tackett. I will always remember his great smile. He will be greatly missed. There are no words that could express the sorrow that we feel. Our condolences to all of Justin's family and his girlfriend.
Cavallo Family
June 21, 2010
Our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Mugs, Cheri, Chris & Taylor. We are here if you need a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, and/or just being there for you when you need us. God bless.
Marie Murphy
June 21, 2010
I haven't stopped thinking about you and your family since we heard the news. I can only imagine the pain of your loss. It makes me sick to my stomach. I know it's been years since we have seen each other but I wanted you to know how very sorry Glen and I are. I remember Justin as a baby and what a handsome man he turned into. Time goes by too quickly.
Cathy (Tewksbury)Menghi
June 21, 2010
Cheri & Muggs,
While we haven't seen each other in many years, my heart is broken for you over this loss. I remember Justin as a happy little baby and in his picture he appears to be a happy man. May you find comfort in that smiling image whenever you think of him.
Laurie Aidala
June 21, 2010
Cheri and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you today. I am so sorry for your loss I know your heart is broken. I know it has been many years since we have seen each other but I love you and my heart aches for you.
Laurie A. Aidala (Knoxville, Tn)
June 21, 2010
Dear Saunders, Wheeler & Campo family,
Our deepest sympathy to everyone.
The Berry Family
Dwayne,Mary DJ & Derek
June 20, 2010
R.I.P Justin, my son Steven will miss you dearly.......my deepest sympathy goes out to Justin's family and girlfriend.......
Cheryl
Jessica Chenette
June 20, 2010
My heart goes out to you, may you find comfort in your many memories of Justin.
I had the pleasure of meeting Justin thru my husband, he was such a great guy. He always lit up the garage with his smile and funny stuff he would do.
He will surely be missed deeply,
my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dawn Johnson
June 20, 2010
Muggs, Cheri, Christopher and Taylor,
I am so sorry for your loss and although i can not be there my heart is with you everyday. Justin was so full of life and know where ever he is, he is bringing smiles to many.
Duane Chenette
June 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Justin you will forever be in my memories, Jess and I will always remember your laugh and smile. Rest In Piece brother.
Theodoria Balint-Hess
June 20, 2010
Aunt Nancy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Love, Theodoria Balint-Hess & Family
Mary, David, & Geoff Gernhard
June 20, 2010
To Justin's Family,
Our words can't possibly express the Sympathy we're feeling for you and all your going through right now.
But our hearts can try to help share the pain, and our prayers will ask for
healing. We hope that loving memories will bring you comfort.
With our Sincere Sympathy,
The Gernhard's
Misty Ross
June 20, 2010
Many thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Justin.
Always from aunt Alberta's granddaughter,
Misty
Jay & Sandy Freeman
June 20, 2010
Our hearts go out to the family. We knew Justin from selling him tools and riding with him.I can't imagine the pain in your hearts losing a child isn't an easy thing to go through..We will miss Justin's smile and sense of humor.Again our heart goes out to you in your time of need.
Brian Imbriglio
June 20, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Roxann Rush
June 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 20, 2010
R.I.P. Justin My thought's go out to your family.
June 20, 2010
Words can't describe how much I miss you. Please watch over us. Love you with all my heart. Love always Meredith.
Debra Lynch
June 20, 2010
Justin was a wonderful kid and long time friend of my son's. There are no words that could express the sorrow we feel. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Always in our hearts and on our minds, may he rest in eternal peace. Condolences to all of Justin's family and friends. The Lynch Family
Shanin Masucci
June 20, 2010
Thinking off you all as you go through the hardest thing a parent would ever have to go through.......thinking of you chris. shanin,Mike and Ryan ......
June 20, 2010
Hey guys it's Shanin Reber Masucci , Ryan and Chelsea' Reber's mom........so sorry to hear of Justins passing . As you know Chris has been a part of our family for a very long time he has gone on a few family trips with us and has been a friend of Ryans sences the 3ed grade, Ryan is feeling very sad for his good friend Chris as well as the family.He has been trying to get a hold of Chris for the past few days.When Chris feels up to it have him give us a call. Charlene and Romaine as a parent I cant imagin what you are going through...... I hope I never have to go through something so hard ever.My heart goes out to you all and please ! Chris, if you need us for anything call....... Ryan sends his thoughts as well. Justin was a beautiful boy..........
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