Dolores R. Saunders, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016. She was born on January 25, 1938 in Bloomfield, CT to the late Mary (Paulino) and Salvatore Santos. She is survived by her husband Joseph Saunders and her special friend and companion Robert (Bob) Theriault, Her daughters, Brenda-Lee Liappes and her husband Jaye of Chaplin, Donna Flagg of Enfield and Kimberly Mason and her husband Terrance of East Hartford, Her Brother Salvatore Santos, Jr. and her sister Gloria DiBella; Grandchildren John and Joshua Liappes , Deanna and Taylor Flagg, and Brooke and Connor Mason. Dolores was a frequent visitor with her special friend Bob to the Fin Fur and Feather Club and was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Friends and relatives may join the family on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1pm to celebrate Dolores's life at the Fin Fur and Feather Club, 213 Chewink Road, Chaplin, CT. for online condolences please visit www.smallandpietrasfuneralhome.com