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Kathleen Anderson Obituary

Marshfield Kathleen A. (Sullivan) Anderson, 52, of Marshfield, died Tuesday in the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a short illness. She was born in Brockton on July 17, 1956 and was a graduate of the Whitman/Hanson High School, class of 1974. Mrs. Anderson was a resident of Norwell before moving to Marshfield 8 years ago. She was employed as a Sales Manager for the Anderson Insulation Company in Abington. She was a former Nurse's Aide for the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association of which she was also a member, and was a volunteer with the Norwell Red Cross. She is survived by her husband Donald R. Anderson; her father, Robert Sullivan of Englewood, FL; 1 son, Daniel Anderson and his wife Kortnee of Marshfield; 1 daughter, Jamie Anderson of Marshfield; 1 brother, Robert Sullivan of Wareham; 3 sisters, Debra Macomber of Scituate, Terri McIntyre of Englewood, FL and Jeanne Bates and her husband Jeff of East Bridgewater; granddaughter, Georgia Ryan Anderson. Also survived by Barbara Wright of New Mexico. Pastor Carolyn Triyggestad from the Joy in Christ Lutheran Church in Abington will officiate at the Funeral Service on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., (Rte. 53), Hanover. Interment will be at a later date in Washington Street Cemetery in Norwell. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, 91 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA 02061. For directions and guest book, please visit our website at www.sullivanfuneralhome.com Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-878-0920 Family Owned Since 1897

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2008.

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Mary Ann McDonnell

August 7, 2008

I was shocked and saddened to hear that Kathy has passed on. She was such a vibrant, wonderful woman. I really enjoyed her company and getting to know her in recent years. She will certainly be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

John Gough

August 7, 2008

To the Anderson and Sullivan families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love of family and friends, and the memory of Kathy's grace and spirit give you comfort.
With much love and respect.

Jill Bradley

August 4, 2008

Dear Anderson Family,
I had the pleasure of being Kathy's hairstylist for about the past 6 years. During that time,I felt that I really got to know her. She was a genuinely kind,loving,and funny person. I was heartbroken to hear of her passing. I will think of her every time I use the blue blanket she gave me for my son before I even knew it was a boy,and I will truly miss seeing her every month. You are all in my heart and thoughts in this time of sadness.
Sincerely,
Jill Bradley

Mike Bromwell & Sharon Hart

August 4, 2008

Our deepest sympathy for you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May she rest in peace!

Joan & Dick Power

August 4, 2008

Donald, Jamie, Danny, Kortnee and Family,
What a caring, beautiful, and fun person Kathy was. We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you and all your family & friends, including you, Mary B., Kathy's very good friend and advocate for the past few months. We love you all.
Love, Joan & Dick

Stan Miller

August 4, 2008

I never personally met Kathy, just talked w/her over the phone in regards to business, She was a pleasure to do business with, always positive and upbeat. She must have been quite a person. My heartfelt sympathies to the Anderson family.

L. Michael Kiehlmeier

August 2, 2008

Dear Don and Kids and all of Kathys Family and Friends,
May God Be with you all now as you Mourn the Loss of Your Wife, Your Mother, Your Daughter Your Sister and Your Friend, I Pray for all of you that you receive the comfort of each other and of the God of your understanding during this time of great Loss and sadness. I don't worry about Kathy now as I know she is with her Mom and God and feels no pain only the love of everyone she is with now and the Love of those she left behind. Kathy will always be with all of her loved ones in their hearts and their thoughts and memories. Y'all Take care of each other in this the very worst of times. On a special Note, Thank you Very Much for the Hug Bobby, I needed it. I Know Kathy knows I was there and what is in my heart. With Much Love and Respect,
Loreen Michael Kiehlmeier aka Loreen Gough

Dennis Fogarty

August 2, 2008

To The Sullivan Family,My very deepist sympathy for the passing of Cathy.I will always remember her in a family and friend way.

Bill McLaughlin

August 2, 2008

To all of Kathy's family:
I was extremely saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. She was always a sweetheart to me and her smile and energy are what I've always remembered about her over the years. Now it's also what I'll always miss. My prayers are with you all.

Deb and Bob Benson

August 1, 2008

Deepest sympathy, our thoughts are with you and your family

Love Deb and Bob

Glenn and Tracy mcCarthy

August 1, 2008

Donald and family,kathy was a very caring and trusting woman that always said hello and was kind to everyone.she was also tough as nails and i will never forget her, she is in our hearts forever.

David & Katt Panarese

August 1, 2008

When I think of Kathy two things immediately come to mind. One she was an overcomer, and two she grew up to be a someone I respected. May the way she lived life stay ever present in your heart.

With Love & Respect

Scott Johnstone

August 1, 2008

Dear Don & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
From all of us @ Johnstone Builders.

Scott Johnstone

Whitney Mullare

August 1, 2008

To the Anderson Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful woman and we feel lucky to have had the chance to get to know her over the past two years. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Whitney & Dan Mullare

Jeanne Gutowski

August 1, 2008

Dear Debbie:
My heart goes out to you and your family. You and your sister obviously had a very special relationship filled with love for each other. I hope all your happy memories of your sister will help ease the pain of her loss. I know I speak for all of your colleagues at SSSC when I say that we are with you in thought and prayer as you go through this very difficult time.

Kate Lydon

August 1, 2008

As I talk about Kathy and her passing, I keep saying "our best friends mom" or a "family friend" and the more I think about Kath, I think of her as one of my friends. Going through pictures of Kathy, she is either smiling or dancing. After reading some past emails from Kathy, it seems that she was always the caretaker, from weekends in sugarloaf for Reggae Weekend, as she would email us saying that all the beds would be made for everyone and there is plenty of food in the fridge, or when planning Kortnee's baby shower, she would just say "everything is all set." We have all had some great times and LOTS of laughs with Kathy. She will be so deeply missed by all of us and things just won't be the same without her. Kath, we will always tell Georgia that she had a wonderful grandmother and we will tell her great stories of the past. Kathy, I will truly miss you in December, but I know you will be watching over us.

Scott Gough

August 1, 2008

Don and family,
I don't have to tell you just how special Kathy was. I remember her from my childhood when my family would go and visit. From my family to yours, our prayers are with you. She was my childhood savior from a wretched white duck that lived next door from them. It sounds silly, but she taught me strength from doing that. Cousin Kathy, you'll be sorely missed down here. Peace and much love till we meet again.
Scott and Francine

Jim Mader

July 31, 2008

Don

Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy was such a bright spot on this earth and will be
deeply missed. Peg and I will always have fond memories
of Kathy. Stay strong.

Uncle Jim and Auntie Peg

Ruth (Hamblen) Renner

July 31, 2008

Dear Don,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your children during this difficult time.

Denise,Mark,Nicole and Joe

July 31, 2008

Jeanne and Jeff and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Jeanne I know how special your sister was to you. I know memories of past times with her will be forever in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry.

Emily Gough

July 31, 2008

Don & family our prayers are with you at this time but remember, we will see her again. Kathy you were a great Wife, Mom, Daughter, Niece and Cousin and we all loved you a great deal and we thank you for all you did for your family and ours. We will miss you, till God lets us meet again, Via Con Dios. Love, Auntie Emily & Uncle Don

Maureen McCabe

July 31, 2008

Dear Donald,

Kathy was a joy to know and was such a good friend to my sister Mary. I will always remember the great times we had at the cookouts at the "farm" in Scituate. Kathy will be terribly missed and the world will be a little less bright without her smile. You and your family are in my prayers.

Maureen

Debbie O'Leary

July 31, 2008

Jeanne and Family,
At times like this it's sometimes hard to find the words to say. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please accept my sympathy for the terrible loss of your sister, and know that I am with you now.
Love Debbie

Marguerite Panarese

July 31, 2008

My sympathy to Kathy"s family .I say good bye with much sadness to my niece Kathy and hope you knew just how special you are and how much we loved you.I will always remember how much fun our family had together I will think of it often.Plus how good you were about keeping in touch with me it meant alot .Until we meet again Auntie Margie

Marguerite Panarese

July 31, 2008

My sympathy to kathy"s family. Good bye Kathy hope you know how much we loved and will miss you.I will always remember the great times our family and yours had together and how close we all were once.There will always be a soft spot in my heart for you .Until we meet again Auntie Margie

Robert Sullivan

July 31, 2008

Kathy was the best sister I could have asked for.And I know she will always be looking over my shoulder,She married a great guy and had some excellent kids,(her dog jonathan is another story)Kathy helped everyone she could and thats what makes this so hard.knowing that someone that good isn't going to be around here to help all of us out.my kids said that christmas will be tuff from now on,not for the thoughtful gifts but the fun and laughter we had over her house every christmas.Thanks Kathy for sharing your life with us,the only relief I feel is knowing that we will all be together again.I LOVE YOU. your brother bobby

Robert Sullivan Jr.

July 31, 2008

You were by far the BEST sister a brother could have asked for,I was so lucky to have you for a sister,and life will NEVER be the same without you.Kathy me and the kids will think of you every day,christmas will never be the same without you making us play those games,the whole family around the kitchen table together.Thank you again kathy for being a GREAT big sister.

Jessica Ambach

July 31, 2008

Debbie I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Donna (Caprio) MacKinnon

July 31, 2008

Dear Donald and family, I was both shocked and dismayed to hear of Kathy's passing. Please except my deepest sympathies. Although it has been many years since I've spent time with you guys I'll always have fond memories of our time together. Skiing in Maine (although everyone got to ski but me) kids grow , and life passes by all too quickly. Savor the small things and lean on each other in this time of grief. Again I'm so sorry for your loss.
Fondly, Donna

Michelle Moquin

July 31, 2008

Jeanne, Jeff, Jillian, Jocelyn and the Anderson/Sullivan Family. Please know that our thoughts are with you in this time of great sorrow. Auntie Kathy was a great, loving and generous woman and she will be forever in our thoughts.
Michelle (Missy) Scott Ty and Dylan Moquin

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