Richard Dick Anderson, 79, of East Sandwich, passed away after a long illness (pulmonary fibrosis). Dick was born in Taunton, to Genie and Hjalmar Anderson in 1936. He graduated from Taunton High in 1953 and enlisted in the USMC. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. and then in 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan (Crowninshield) Anderson. After his service in the United States Marine Corp Dick and Joan then moved to Raynham. In 1964 they moved to Sandwich where Dick continued to work for General Work Clothes, driving daily to Connecticut for his delivery route. After several years he went to work at Riverview School in East Sandwich as Superintendent of maintenance. When Dick was 34 he enlisted in the police academy, just making the age limit. He became a Police officer and served for 25 years on the Sandwich Police Department. After retiring from the Sandwich Police Department Dick and Joan moved to Naples, Fl. where they enjoyed 20 years of vacation. When Dicks illness was becoming more serious they moved back to Cape Cod to be near their children. At the time of his death, Dick and Joan were staying with their son David and his wife Anna, at their home in East Sandwich. Dick is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan (Crowninshield) Anderson and his sister Susan (Anderson) Selby. He is also survived by his four children, Richard W., (Martha), Robert (Robin) Karen (Anderson) Resnick (Steve) and David J. (Anna). Also he is survived by grandchildren - Katie, Kelly, Matthew, Caleb, Jesse, Jamal, Adam, Chris and AJ great-grandchildren Addison, Audrey, Kaydan, Bianca, Aidan, Liam, and Brooks with one more great-grandchild to be born to Katie next week. The family of Dick and Joan Anderson would like to thank their many friends for the kind words, memories and expressions of condolence we have received during this period. We would also like to thank the Hope Hospice organization, the aides that assisted Dick and his family at home and all those special people at the Mary McCarthy House here in Sandwich. This is an organization which we just cant say enough wonderful things about. If you are so inclined we ask that any remembrances in Dicks name be made to the McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Rd., East Sandwich, Ma. 02537. A private family funeral service will be held at the National Cemetery on Friday, September 4th. Friends may share condolences and sign the register book online at www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Bourne Courier from Sep. 14 to Sep. 23, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Anderson

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26 Entries

bruce hutchison

November 23, 2017

joan and family i am so sorry about the passing of dick i likeed talking to him at riverview school all the time and going on his bus with him when we went onschool trips. i all ways use to try to go on his bus. i rember the sky trip back in 73 and met you also on that trip to main. also i remer the time dick picked up bob and me from school one saturday and we spt the day with dick doing work around the house
and i use to stop and see him every time i came to the cape

again i am so sorry to hear about in passing

October 2, 2015

My sympathy to the Anderson family. Soon God's will, "will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Then we will never have to suffer such a loss again. May your heart be comforted wth this promise. Matthe 6:9,10

September 19, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May your family find peace and comfort in the Holy Bible.
Psalms 135:13,14.

Katherine McTeague

September 11, 2015

So sorry Joan and family to hear of Dicks passing, Our sincere sympathy to all. May his memory be eternal. Kitty and Bob McTeague

September 10, 2015

Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time. (Psalm 18:2) ~ Nicky

September 8, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the peace of God be with you at this time of great sadness (Jeremiah 29:11). ~Nicky

David Morrow

September 7, 2015

"Sorry to hear of Mr. Andersons passing. I can remember the trips to Seekonk speedway in the Bronco and many other good memories, my sympathies to all..."
David M Morrow

September 6, 2015

Joan,very sorry to hear of Dicks passing.
My condolences and prayers to you and your family.Dick and I grew up together in the old West Weir St. neighbor hood. Many good times in school and as young guys
Eddie Williams

Elizabeth McKay

September 6, 2015

We are soooo sorry to hear about Dick's passing!! Our deepest condolences to you and your family!!

Bart & Liz Mc Kay

Dick & Kathy Cook

September 6, 2015

Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Joan, and your family. Our prayers are with you.

September 6, 2015

Very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I am proud to say that I worked with Dick for many years on the Sandwich Police Department. He was a heck of a man and a terrific back up as you would expect from a Marine. On duty or off Dick was always willing to help whenever you needed it. He was a very talented man.

He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joan and Dick's entire family.

Paul Harrington

Steven Darling

September 5, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to Joan and the entire family.
Steve and Bill Darling and Lisa Riley

September 4, 2015

Dave & Rick,

Sorry to hear of your father's passing . I always liked him and got along well with him. He was the one that told me about his son's, the very talented Framers, and that I should use them on future jobs, this was 1981, and you know the rest of the story.

John Donovan

September 4, 2015

My condolences to Aunt Joan, cousins Ricky, Bobby, David & Karen and all the grand & great grand children. I remember Uncle Dick as this giant of a man when I was a kid. No doubt he remains a giant in your lives. May he rest ever lightly in your hearts and warmly in your memories. Love, Brendan

September 4, 2015

Our deepest condolences to all of the Anderson family. Richard was an exceptional human being of the highest integrity and kindness. No doubt he will be missed.
Kind regards and Peace, Patrick Jenkins and Edith Wilharm.

September 4, 2015

Sending you deepest sympathy and prayer to see you all through this difficult time. GloriaPeel

September 3, 2015

Joan, Frank and I were blessed to have met you and Dick last winter. We knew immediately that he and you were quality people. Our sincere sympathy to you and your children.
Frank and Joyce Ridilla

Ron Brun

September 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. I hope the found memories of all the fun times you had together bring a smile to all your faces during this difficult time.

Ron Brun

September 3, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to you ,Mrs Anderson, Dave and Anna, and to the
Anderson family .Dave & Marge Hadley

Donna Thomas

September 3, 2015

My heart is sad for you, Mrs. Anderson and all of your family. Your husband had a magnetic personality, always welcoming with that wonderful smile and laugh! Grateful for the many gatherings I have shared with you at Dave and Anna's. May all your loving and happy memories comfort you as you grieve and heal. The world has lost a wonderful man, husband, friend, brother, father, grandfather and great- grandfather
God Bless you all.

Donna Thomas

September 3, 2015

Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. It was a pleasure to have been a friend in Naples Estates

Ron & Carol Bell

September 3, 2015

Ron and I are so sorry about Dick's passing. We love your family and have many wonderful memories of our years together in Sandwich and on the Police Dept there. Love to all of you and especially to you Joan. RIP Dick

Sarah Stevenson

September 2, 2015

Thank you for the opportunity to know and care for Mr. Anderson and his beautiful, loving family. I will remember you. Thank you for the inspiration you gave to me and for the welcoming kindness you all showed to me and my colleagues. Warmly, and with many blessings, Sarah Stevenson

Liveris family

September 2, 2015

Our deepest condolences to Dave , Anna and the Anderson family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you .

September 2, 2015

So sorry Joan and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

September 2, 2015

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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