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Stuart B. Anderson, Sr.
1939 - 2019
BORN
1939
DIED
2019
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Stuart Anderson, Sr. Obituary
Stuart B. Anderson, Sr., 79, a longtime resident of Sutton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital with his beloved family by his side.
Stu was born in Millbury, a son of the late Harris T. and Cora (Masso) Anderson where he grew up and was a graduate of Millbury High School. He later moved to Sutton where he has lived for the past 52 years. Stu worked as an electrician for Coghlin Electric Company. During his almost 45-year career, Stu worked across Massachusetts on many large construction projects as an Electrical Project Manager retiring in 2008. He loved his work and was proud of the people that worked with him. Some of his favorite projects were Shrewsbury High School, St. Vincent Hospital, the Lazare Research Building at UMass Medical Center and State Street Bank & Trust in North Grafton.
Stu was a member of the First Congregational Church of Sutton where he previously was a church deacon. He was also a 55-year member of the IBEW Local 96, an Eagle Scout, a Mason of the Olive Branch in Millbury, and the Sutton Lions Club. Stu was an avid golfer with an amazing five “Holes in One” in his career. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Jane, spending time with his entire family, and getting together with the “Millennium Five.” Stu was an amazing person who never considered anyone he met a stranger. Stu always found time to help his family, friends and strangers no matter who they were. He was beyond generous and truly will forever be considered “One of a Kind.”
Stu is survived by the wife he loved so much for the past 35 years, Jane M. (Potter) Anderson; his son, Stuart B. Anderson, Jr. and his wife Joan of Worcester; three daughters, Kimberly P. Mathieu and her husband Kenneth of Fort Worth, TX, Bonnie M. LaRue and Tara M. Waszkiewicz and her husband Jim all of Millbury; two step-sons, Kevin Swart and his wife Donna of Staten Island, NY and Peter Swart and his wife Jayne of Myrtle Beach, SC; a step-daughter, Karen Hohmann and her husband Len of Quakertown, PA; fourteen grandchildren, Jessica Bunyard, KC Mathieu, Christopher Chartier, Jr., Stephanie Chartier, James Green, Robert LaRue, II, Lisa Lynch, Mark Champagne, Danielle Donegan, Nicholas Swart, Tiana Quinn, Daria Cardillo, Ian and Oliver Swart; fifteen great grandchildren, Jakob, Connor, Luke, Lucy, Devin, Kayson, Bentley, Norah, Patrick, Abigail, Gavin, Riley, Ella, Gavin and Auri; countless nieces, nephews and close friends. He is predeceased by his former wife, Laura M. Anderson; two brothers, Harris T. and Russell Anderson; four sisters, Virginia Tucker, Hazel Ridley, Dorothy Remuck and Pearl Turpin.
Memories and Condolences
for Stuart Anderson, Sr.
Barbara Cormier
April 5, 2019
RIP Stu Anderson. It's hard to imagine a world without you in it. You were the absolute best friend to my Uncle Joe. Always in his times of need you were there. That is the mark of a great friend.
Thinking about all those Christmas Eves stopping in at the St. Charles in Millbury, and the summer cookouts on Juniper Drive.
marcia barrus
April 1, 2019
sorry for your loss rest in peace Stu
Henry Brote
March 31, 2019
My sincere sympathy to the Family. Stu was a great guy and I will always remembered him fondly. He was a great guy.
Kim Teixeira
March 27, 2019
Stu Jr, Sorry to hear about your dad. May the love of family and friends get you through this difficult time.
Darylene Perry
March 27, 2019
Dear Jane, Kim,Bonnie, Stu, Tara , and families,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your Dad. I have fond memories of Uncle Stu visiting my Grandmother( Aunt Gin) and the laughter that always ensued. He always followed his heart, and loved his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Love , Dary and Eddie
Fran (Stuart) Rivers
March 27, 2019
Such a wonderful person who will be missed by many. My condolences to Jane, Stu, Bonnie and all of his family.
Rest in Peace Stu and watch over all who love you~
Rick Racine
March 27, 2019
Stu please know I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I know how much you love him and he loves all of you. Hold tight to all the beautiful memories and know you WILL see him again. Praying for comfort, strength, and peace only God can give. Love you
I worked for Coghlin for 34 years with many of them alongside Stu. I know reside in Raleigh, NC and unfortunately will not be able to pay my last respect. But, forever grateful for the times with Stu
Joe Raad
March 27, 2019
Stu you were always a great friend, always a smile for everyone that will be missed. Condolences to your family and god bless you .
Carol Rutkiewicz
March 26, 2019
Stu Jr and family, with the deepest of sympathy and sadness on the passing of the beloved "Stu Anderson". He was a shining man as he walked into a room with his smile, kindness and wonderful manner. I pray you all find peace and happiness in all your happy memories with Stu in your lives, as I will with all my memories working for the Coghlin Companies. I will also treasure us sharing a surprise retirement dinner party given my our friends at Coghlin.
Rest in eternal peace my, dear Coghlin Friend, Stu Anderson.
Peace in Faith.
Carol Rutkiewicz
Debra Ruggiere
March 26, 2019
Tara and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He loved his family and he was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. May the fond memories and happy times help to ease your sorrow at this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Peace to all of you.
Stephen Kraig
March 25, 2019
My deepest to sympathy to the Anderson family who lost a good man.
I was asked to share this story about Stu and how helpful he was to others. About ten years ago I visited Stu and Jane when my good friend Ken (and Stu's son-in-law) asked me to help move some furniture to MA. It had been a long time since I had been to MA and being an avid baseball fan I wanted to visit Fenway. Baseball season was ending; but, they gave tours of Fenway Park.
Ken and I told Stu we wanted to visit the ball park and take a tour. We also said we really wanted to take the train to Boston as an adventure. Stu was beside himself. "I'll drive you." While the offer was appreciated we still wanted to take the train. "It's really not that fun, can be a little dangerous and I don't even know how you do it. I will take you." Ken and I agreed we would let Stu drive us; but, we"failed" to tell Stu. We were very surprised the next day. He had obviously done a few hours research and provided Ken and I with a 2 inch thick package of printed paper. I will jokingly tell you it included all the train schedules, fees, conductors names and photos, their "driving" history, the safety record of the train company, the crime rate on the trains and essentially why driving would be safer. The truth is that joking description wasn't far off, it was at least a hundred pages. He was helping us so he could convince us to let he him help us by driving us there. Notice a theme? A lot of the word help. That was obviously his passion--- helping. He did help Ken and I by driving us to Fenway and taking us on the tour. (He even paid for the tour--- I think that was also his way). Thanks for a fond and funny memory Stu your generosity and fervor to help left a lasting memory. May we honor your memory by helping whenever we can.
Jeannie Michelson
March 25, 2019
This is a HUGE loss. Stu Anderson was the definition of a gentlemen. The kindest soul you could ever know.
Tara, Stu, Bonnie, Kim, There are no words that can comfort you. My wish is that you stay strong together as a family, the way he would have wanted.
I am so sorry for all of you.
March 25, 2019
Stu,
On April 14,2000 you and Jane,Georgia and Dave and I became instant friends and at the same time became the "Millennium Five ".
We have shared so many wonderful times together which I will always cherish.
My sincere condolences to your entire family,who you loved so dearly.
Karen Thomas
Wayne Deslauriers
March 25, 2019
My Condolences to Stus family. Stu passing leaves a large hole in many peoples hearts. Stu used to say of large projects They all start and they all end. What he left out of course is what happens in between, that is all the activity that occurred during the project. Stu enjoyed that activity and the interaction with the people at all levels of the project. From the folks in the field to the folks managing all the parts, Stu always showed an interest in their lives, as well as solving problems that might come up. It was rare to see a time when Stu did not win over a person and gain their trust. From my perspective Stu seemed to live his life this way and it was not just in his project relationships that he applied this way of life. He will be missed.
Scott Bigelow
March 25, 2019
Please know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers during this time of healing. Stu has always been a friend in all ways. He will be missed, and our lives are better for having known him. In Sincere Sympathy.
Larry Morris
March 25, 2019
Stu, you welcomed Barbara and I to Sutton 35 years ago. Since then we have been best friends enjoying each others friendship. We will always remember you and Jane at our gatherings and will be missed, but always in our hearts.
Linda Gagliardi-Ross
March 25, 2019
So sorry for your loss, remember Stu from Clearview days.....
Michael Allain
March 25, 2019
My sincere condolences to Stu's entire family. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken Redding
March 25, 2019
We need more Stu Anderson's in this world. He set the standard for kindness, compassion, humility, and humor. I will remember our times together and the truly GREAT guy he was.
My condolences to Jane and the entire Anderson family.
March 25, 2019
Stu was just the sweetest man. He will be so missed. May your memories fill your heart to get through this most difficult time. Rest in piece sweet man. Sheila and Dave Smith.
Tara Waszkiewicz
March 24, 2019
Dad...not sure how to live my life without you, no instructions. You were the best dad, most caring, loving, generous man Ive ever known. You touched the lives of so many. You showed the true meaning of family to me, your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Words cannot begin to express the loss I feel for you, but know that me, Jim, Chris, Steph and James learned so much from you. Kayson and Bentley didnt get to know you much, but Devin sure loved his big grandpa. Missing you...Love, Tara
Leo Boliver
March 24, 2019
Tara,
My condolences to you, Jim and all of your family on the loss of your father. I attended high school with Stu and Laura.
Leo
Robert Armstrong
March 24, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laurie Schmick
March 24, 2019
Tara, Jim, Christopher, Stephanie and family: so very sorry to learn of your dad (granddad) passing. Over the years Ive heard many stories about Stu and his love and generosity. Being blessed with such a close, tight-knit family unit is what we all strive for. Hold close the many loving memories. He did a wonderful job as a parent and you all are evidence of that.
Mike & Donna Kennedy
March 24, 2019
One of the best people you could ever know.Always a smile and a warm handshake whenever you met him.A true dad and granddad .
Rest in peace.
Dino & Judy Tata
March 24, 2019
Judy and I would like to express our condolences for your loss. I enjoyed the many hours that I spent golfing with Stu and Dave Perry. Stu was always very amicable, no matter how badly I played. I will truely miss him.
Judy and I will not forget the pizza and beer we shared with Stu and Nancy on the coast of Bermuda, as we accidently went on the same cruise with them.
Very pleasant memories of a wonderful man.
Judy & Dino Tata
Vincent Cormier
March 24, 2019
To my best friend Stu I already miss you. Joe
Peter Forget
March 24, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. I knew Stu from having breakfast with him and my step Dad, Dudley Bowker (and other friends). Stu was a very welcoming, super nice guy. He used to speak of his family & ask me about my kids. It was nice to read about his life. A true gentleman
Yvonne Baker
March 24, 2019
Jane, my condolences to you & your family.
Joyce Quist
March 24, 2019
Dear Kim, Bonnie, Stuie, and Tara, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I have such fond memories of of him as a child. He would make us Kool Aid with orange slices and let us ride in the back of his big station wagon. He was such a great guy. How many other kids got a pony?...He really loved being a dad and was so proud of you all. May he rest in eternal peace.
David Perry
March 24, 2019
Stu you were our best friend and Georgia an I will miss you. We had so many great times together over the years golfing, speding time in Florida, eating out and just spending time together. You were the kindest, most generous, thoughtful person We have ever known. I will miss our daily calls. Our deepest sympathy to your wonderful children who were always there for you and Jane. You left us too soon Stu and all of us are finding it difficult to deal with your loss, God bless you and God bless your wonderful family.
Georgia and Dave
John Vizzo
March 24, 2019
My sincere condolences to Stu's family.
I enjoyed working with him very much.
A true gentleman and professional, he will greatly missed.
Sincerely,
John Vizzo
Kathy Henry
March 24, 2019
Stu, so sorry for this great loss, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Kathy Henry and family
Susan Gauvin
March 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss Tara, Steph and Jr. I cant believe he is gone.
Susan and Paul Rogers
March 23, 2019
What a great patriarch the Anderson clan was privileged to have these past years...a great Uncle, person, friend any of us could ask for...and a great role model for all of us to follow...rest in peace Uncle Stu and say hi to the family for us...❤ Susan
March 23, 2019
Stu was a kind man a true gentleman and friend. I so enjoyed working with him for several years. Many good memories. He will be sorely missed
Leo McCaffrey
Charlie Anderson
March 23, 2019
Uncle Stu was the best. He was my favorite Uncle. He loved his family, and was a friend to anyone he met. Never to be camera shy, always had a great smile trying to look natural like he wasn't posing for the photo opportunity. A great Uncle who will be greatly missed. Jane,Kim, Bonnie, Stu, the Anderson Klan, and all extended family thoughts and payers to a great man who was loved by all and will be surely missed.
All our love,
Charlie & Patty Anderson
Sue Mailman
March 23, 2019
Stu will always be a core of the story of Coghlin Electric. People helping people. He helped many to be the best they could be. He did not like new technology but always adopted it. He will be greatly missed. My great sympathy to his family.
Edward Nummelin
March 23, 2019
Stu was a great friend and boss. Worked on many jobs for Stu. Great memories. Miss you Stu.
Dave Wyman
March 23, 2019
Stu Rest In Peace.
Deb Tucker
March 23, 2019
Jane,Kim,Bonnie, Stu and Tara, my sincerest sympathy. Your love one was a favorite of mine. He was one of a kind. Best beyond words, Uncle Stu will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Deb Tucker
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