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Robert Andersen Obituary

Of Woburn, age 52, suddenly, July 19th. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (Shea) Andersen. Devoted father of Robert J. Andersen, Jr. of Woburn and the late Michael Sean Andersen. Loving son of Jean (Matthews) Andersen of Gloucester and the late Ralph Andersen. Dear brother of Rick Andersen and his wife Kathy, and Roger Andersen and his wife Dot, all of FL, and Judy Flora and her husband Larry of OR. Son-in-law of Charles and Ellen Shea of Woburn, and brother-in-law of Maryellen Butcher of Billerica, Kelly Rose of Derry, NH, Charles Shea of Woburn, and William Shea of Weymouth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main St., WOBURN, on Thursday, July 24th at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, 851 Main St., Woburn, at 10. Calling hours Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. (Obituary, directions and guest book at www.lynch-cantillon.com) Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home (781) 933-0400

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 21, 2008.

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Janet Furtado

July 30, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Jack Garrity

July 22, 2008

Patty and Robert,

Sorry to hear of Roberts passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

? Kelsey ? ? Rose ?

July 22, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Pixie Finn

July 22, 2008

Dear Patty & Robert,
Our thioughts and prayers are with you both during this very difficult and sad time. I know your heart is broken. Memories of Robert will always be yours and will comfort you in the days ahead. May God bless you.
Love , Pixie, Tom & Family

jackie coughlin

July 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carrie Ranelli-Nardone

July 21, 2008

Patty & Robert:
I am so sorry for your loss. Robert was a kind and gentle soul that we all loved and will miss very much.

All our love,
Kenny, Carrie, Vincent & Elyse

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