John Stanton “Stan” Saunders, age 72, of Cumberland, R.I., formerly of Norwell, died peacefully, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by his loving family.

Stan was born in Tyler, Texas, to the late John H. and Margaret (Holiman) Saunders. Raised and educated in Brownsboro, Texas, he was a graduate of Brownsboro High School, Class of 1971. He received an Associate degree from Tyler Junior College and later attended Texas A&M. He lived in Cumberland for the past four years, previously in Norwell for twenty-four years.

Stan was the well-known owner and operator of In-Control Custom Electronics in Pembroke for twenty-one years.

He was an avid automobile enthusiast, enjoying all types and vintages. He loved the outdoors, fishing, sport shooting, and golfing. He was always a talented athlete and had a unique gift for storytelling.

Stan had a love for dogs and especially his pets, Gus and Bee.

Most of all, he was devoted to his wife and children, supporting all their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved husband for thirty-five years of Valerie A. (Marchionne) Saunders.

Devoted father of Alexandra C. Saunders and her husband Liam Feldstein, John T. Saunders, and Hannah M. Saunders.

Loving brother of the late Leddi Saunders McGrath and her surviving husband Scott of Pennsylvania.

Dear brother-in-law of Christine R. Hendricken and her husband Stephen, Albert J. Marchionne, Jr., and Robert N. Marchionne and his wife Louise.

Stan is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

Memorial Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Friday, February 20, from 5 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Memorial Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday, February 21, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stan’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.