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Harry Link Saunders Jr.

Date of Death: October 1, 2024
Date of Birth: August 10, 1925
Biography:
Harry L. Saunders 99, of Topsham, passed on October 1, 2024, at his home at The Highlands in Topsham, Maine.
Harry was born on August 10,1925 to Harry Saunders and Edna Hotz Saunders in Orange, New Jersey.
He received his B.S. and M.S. from Rutgers University, and his Ph.D. in Endocrinology and Biochemistry from Cornell University. He spent his entire work life at GlaxoSmithKline in Philadelphia, PA. During his time there, he won multiple awards and was also awarded several patents. Harry was also a part of the Kimberton Fish and Game Association, St. Basil’s Catholic Church, and multiple professional societies and organizations.
Harry enjoyed working in his gardens and taking care of his property in Pennsylvania. He volunteered for many years at Phoenixville Hospital in Pennsylvania. He enjoyed reading, building and fixing things. He was very proud of his years in the Navy during WWII and was recently honored with a film about his exploits.
Harry is predeceased by his wife, Josephine in 2004, along with his parents Harry Sr and Edna Saunders. Harry is survived by four children, Mark, Patricia, Barbara, and Lynn, and two grandchildren, Kristen and Alexander Chasse.
A graveside service will be held in Pennsylvania in the Spring of 2025
The family would especially like to thank all of the caregivers at the Highlands, who were exceptionally kind and caring to our dad. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to The Highlands Retirement Community, Topsham Maine 04086