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Frances Anderson Obituary

Of Plymouth formerly of Scituate & Sandwich, June 25th, age 91, wife of the late John E. Anderson. Proud daughter of Past Commander of The Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co., Boston, the late Francis S. Cummings and Julia M. (Dunlop). Devoted mother of John F. Anderson & his wife Linda of Hull, Susan Anderson-Lehane and her husband Jim of E. Sandwich, Heidi Anderson-Walsh and her husband David of E. Sandwich, Jane M. Henderson and her husband Paul of Scituate, Gretchen M. Ross and her husband Lonnie of GA. Loving grandmother of John Silas, Julie, Jamie, Jenna, Chip, Meghan, Allison, Kellie, Lisa, Beth and Kathryn. Sister of the late Evelyn Murray & Scotty Cummings. Also survived by 11 great grandchildren. Visiting hours Saturday from 9-10:30AM at the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, Scituate at 11AM, burial to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Scituate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scituate Etrusco Assoc., Inc. 1 Common St., Scituate, MA 02066. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home (781) 545-0196

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 27, 2008.

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Tanya Donahue

July 1, 2008

Janie, Kelly and family,
We would like to send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Just know you now have an angle looking down on you!! Janie, you know we will all miss the phone calls from nana at Lil Munchkins!

All our love,
Tanya, Dave, Maggie & Claire

Debbie Fithian

June 30, 2008

Janie and family
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. We hope all your wonderful memories will make you smile at this sad time.

Luv ya,
Debbie,Todd,Andrew,Ryan and kelly

Mary Kay McLaughlin

June 30, 2008

Dear Janie, I am so sorry for your loss, you know I am here for you, anytime ! May the Angels surround you and your family at this time.

Joyce Otis

June 28, 2008

Your Mom was so loved .we at Plymouth crossing will miss her. my deepest sympathies

Julianna Gratta

June 27, 2008

Janie,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Rich Brothers

June 27, 2008

Our most sincere sympathy and our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Rich And Ellen Brothers

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

June 27, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Pauline Philie

June 26, 2008

Dear friends,
we are so saddened at the news of Frankie's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always cherish our wonderful years spent as neighbors to your parents on the Cape.
Pauline, Mark and Shelley Philie

Linda Cass

June 26, 2008

Janie,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Anytime you need to talk just call me. Hugs , Linda

Robbin Hooper

June 26, 2008

Johnny... I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family as you journey through this sad time. I know how much of an amazing presence she had in your life and she will be missed.
With deepest sympathy, Robbin

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