Photo courtesy of Baker Funeral Home - Queensbury
Queensbury, New York
Apr 4, 1955 – Jun 2, 2021 (Age 66)
Queensbury---Richard M. Anderson, MD, Glens Falls-area pediatrician for 30 years, died June 2, 2021, in Glens Falls Hospital after a courageous and confounding battle with a rare form of cancer. He was 66. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Maryann Anderson; his children, Kevin and Mallory and their spouses Allison Borchers and Justin DeBell; his grandsons, Oscar, Finn, Parker, and Oliver; his aunt, Anita Anderson-Ives; brothers and sisters in-law, Tana Casey, Kevin and Bridget Casey, Tim and Shelly Casey, and Jean and Rodney Littlefield; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Rupert and Imogene Anderson and his sister, Andrea Juricic.
Born April 4, 1955, in Oak Park, Illinois, Rich came from modest means and finished top of class at Upper Arlington Highschool (Ohio), Bowling Green State University, and Ohio State University College of Medicine; at Bowling Green and Ohio State, Rich was awarded a health professions scholarship from the U.S. Air Force. He served with distinction in the USAF for 7 years in Indiana and New Hampshire before settling in Lake George, New York and joining Glens Falls Pediatrics, where he co-led and helped grow a practice touching thousands of lives in the North Country. Like many in the medical profession, he sacrificed much to attend to the needs of his patients.
Rich will be remembered for his love of family and friends, fondness for golf, motorsports, and music, and his boyish energy and near-constant desire to keep moving. To know Rich was to know a man intensely interested in the lives and wellbeing of his family and friends. His friendships sustained him, especially in his later years.
A memorial service will be held later this summer. Rich knew too well the pains cancer and other incurable diseases caused children and adults. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Rich to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Rich's family thanks the many doctors, nurses, and other professionals who helped defend him against the advance of cancer over the last four years.
Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.
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Sending love and remembrance to his family from ours on the Anniversary of his passing
Stephanie Kayalar (Levack boys)
May 30, 2024
Rich was a fellow resident at Childrens of Akron... 2 years ahead of me and was a great mentor.... one of the people that showed me how to be a teacher and a leader in a quiet but thoughtful way. Sorry I never got the chance to thank him but I guess my being in solo Pediatric practice and trying to give my best ( like he always did) would be a way he would have liked. Thanks Richard for helping a young intern become a doctor that is still after 38 years still learning and trying his best to...
Hilleary C Rockwell MD "Rocky"
April 01, 2023 | Work
I just heard that Dr Anderson has passed away He was a wonderful man, and Pediatrician to both my kids, who are now 28 & 23 yo. My oldest was born with special needs. I always respected what Dr Anderson had to say. He was reassuring, kind, and always put my mind at ease.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, and thank you Dr Anderson for all that you did for us. RIP
Dawn Kineke
July 19, 2021 | Queensbury, NY
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Anderson's passing. He was a great doctor. He was my doctor as a kid and even my first born son got to see him as a patient one time, which I thought was neat. My mother always told me he saved my life as a baby so we only went to see Dr. Anderson. Many blessings to his family.
Justin M. Harris
July 12, 2021 | Other
Although Dr. Anderson was my pediatrician, what I deeply appreciated about him were the long years of friendship he and Maryann had with my parents. They have supported our family in so many ways, including coming to our wedding, and I am so grateful to know that my parents had them through all the years I haven't been there. I only got to talk to Rich a couple times as an adult, but both Andrew and I really enjoyed these conversations. Rich was so interesting and let us ask so many...
Emily Hatch
June 11, 2021 | Friend
Dr. Anderson was a wonderful pediatrician, who cared for my son throughout his childhood. I always requested him, when he was available, because he truly listened to me as a parent, offered patience and gentle guidance, and knew instinctively how to interact with my son according to his nature. He was always kind and understanding, and touched so many lives. Dr. Anderson will be missed by so many. Our deepest Sympathies go out to you in the loss of such a wonderful man.
June 11, 2021
Maryann and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Rich was a role model physician to me as I was coming up through training and I fondly remember getting excellent career advice from him while walking around Limerock park watching race cars go round. More importantly he was a close and dear friend to my dad and I am very glad they stayed in close contact these past couple years despite being on opposite ends of the country. We are thinking of your family during this time.
Bryan Foster
June 10, 2021
My condolence to the Maryann, Mallory and Kevin
Denise Joseph
June 09, 2021 | Glens Falls, NY | Coworker
My children and I are very sorry to hear of Dr. Anderson's passing. The community just lost a great doctor. He was certainly one of a kind and, just from scanning this guest book, will be missed by many. He was exactly the type of doctor a mother needs for her children and I feel sorry for the new families who won't experience that now. Dr. Anderson not only delivered my children, but remained their doctor until they aged out of pediatrics. I hated to leave his practice. I found him to...
Theresa Lawson
June 08, 2021 | Queensbury, NY