ATKINSON- Alan Paul Saunders Sr., 64, died September 10, 2013 at his home in Atkinson. He was born in Sebec June 3, 1949, a son of Harrison D. and Phyllis E. (Lowell) Saunders.

Paul served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He later worked as a carpenter, and then at the Charleston Corrections Center, retiring in 2010.

He loved to hunt, fish and camp with his family and friends. He also enjoyed taking a nice country ride with his wife, Donna, looking for wildlife.

He leaves a special friend and partner of 37 years, Donna C. Saunders of Atkinson; 3 sons, Alan Paul Saunders Jr. and Naomi of Benton, Thomas W. Andrews Jr. and his wife, Jessie, and Tim S. Andrews and his wife, Laurie, all of Dover-Foxcroft; 8 grandchildren, Ashley, Chelsea, Dylan, Zachary, and Cheyanne Andrews, Aubriella Saunders, and Chloe and Christina Andrews; 1 great grandson, Kael Jacob Andrews Bush; 3 brothers, Harry Saunders and Gloria, Byron Saunders and Crystal, Bernard Saunders and Evelyn; 3 sisters, Irene and Tom Pequis, Sharon and Neal Crockett, and Betty and Mel Ames.

He was predeceased by his parents, and a brother, Merle Boober.

Cremation arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford.