Michael G. Anderson

Michael Anderson Obituary

PLYMOUTH Michael G. Anderson, 64, of Plymouth, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston on Thursday, July 24, 2008 from complications related to diabetes and heart disease. He was born on February 5, 1944 in Queens, New York to the late Emmett and Loretta (Dever) Anderson. Michael served in the Air Force and was in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. He has been a resident of Plymouth for over thirty years, most of which was spent at the family home on Montgomery Drive in West Plymouth. Michael was a caring husband, loving father, devoted brother, and an adored grandfather. He worked for most of his adult life in the flooring industry, as a salesman covering New England for Lees carpets, and most recently Shaw Industries. Michael spent his teen years caddying at Southward Ho Country Club on Long Island, NY, earning money to help support his parents and siblings. He instilled the value of hard work and education in all of his children, and exhibited a tireless work ethic that allowed him to far exceed the humble beginnings from which he was raised. Michael was an accomplished golfer and a member of the Plymouth Country Club for twenty five years. He enjoyed many competitive golf successes, including three holes-in-one, and loyally played weekend mornings in the Tass Group with many longtime friends. He also enjoyed gardening, and took great pride in caring for his (and his childrens) properties. Not withstanding, Michael had a wonderful sense of humor, and some of his fondest memories are the times spent laughing with friends and family. Michael leaves behind his wife of 38 years Suzanne (Dodge) of Plymouth, daughter Julie Washington of Portland, ME and sons Steven (and Rachel) of Falmouth, ME, Mark (and Melissa) of Plymouth and Derek (and Ingrid) of Plymouth. He is also survived by twin brother Peter Anderson of NY, brothers Robert Anderson of PA, Thomas Anderson of NY, and sister Judith Ciauri of TX. Michael also is survived by his grandchildren Brooke, Moriah, Reeve, Malik, Jack, Trevor and a seventh to be born August 1st, as well as numerous nieces and nephews that he held in loving regard. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours from 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday, July 29th at the Bartlett-Garrity Funeral Home, 338 Court Street (Rt. 3A), Plymouth. A funeral mass for Michael will be held Wednesday, July 30th at St. Mary's Church, 313 Court Street, Plymouth at 10:00 A.M. Burial information to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Michael's name to the American Diabetes Foundation at www.diabetes.org or American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 For directions or to send an online condolence, go to www.bartlettgarrity.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Anderson

7 Entries

jim stone

July 30, 2008

Dear Mike Anderson Family, We offer our deepest sympthy for your loss of Mike. He's been our sales rep. for many years. He was an easy going and fun guy to talk with. He loved to talk Golf with my folks when they were in the shop.He also spoke of family often as well as ski and boating trips.We here did all the same things. We'll miss him alot. Our condolences to you all.Sincerely, Jim and the crew at Gray's Carpet, Northboro.Ma.

Bill Thomas

July 29, 2008

Dear Sue and Family:

I played many rounds of golf with Mike at PCC. He was highly skilled and I was always pleased when he was my captain in the Tass group.

I was up from Florida a couple of weeks ago and was glad to see Mike and play in the morning group one last time.

We are sorry for your loss.

Regards,
Bill and Bev Thomas

Mike Casey

July 29, 2008

Mr. Anderson,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USAF in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Michael Bailey

July 28, 2008

I’m sure if Mike looked at his food bills from 1978 – 1988 he’d consider me a son he never had… but had to support.

I’d like to thank him for coaching the Dragons to the most remarkable championship run in Plymouth Youth Soccer History (10-0-0).

I’d like to thank him for teaching me the game of golf (and scoring me those patent infringing, Chinese made, King Cobra knock-offs that allowed me to hit the ball so far into the woods that looking for it was out of the question.

I’d like to thank him for taking me on all those wonderful Anderson family ski trips. I only wish I was old enough to hear his version of what happened the time we walked in on that poor couple at Attitash.

I’d like to thank him for sharing that wicked sense of humor, even at my expense, because only then would you get to see that wonderful half-smile he’d give, letting you know, that he knew, he crossed the line, but couldn’t resist.

We’ll miss him greatly and remember him fondly.

My deepest sympathies to Sue, Steve, Mark, Derek and Julie.

All our love, Michael, Angela and Bella Rae.

Tom Tirlia

July 28, 2008

I have known Mike for 20 years from the Plymouth CC and can truly call him a friend. I was saddened to hear of your loss. Mike was one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike's entire family,

Sincere Regrets,

Linda & Bob MacKean

July 28, 2008

Dear Sue and Family, we were so sorry to hear about Michael. He was
our salesman and friend for many
years. We will miss him. Much Love
to all of U. The MacKeans

Richard Moscatelli

July 28, 2008

Having played 6 tournaments with Mike, as his partner at PCC; and having made a few Florida golf trips with him, I am glad that I knew him and could call him a friend. He truly was one of a kind.

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