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Andrew Adams Wilder

FUNERAL HOME

Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street

Reading, Massachusetts

Andrew Wilder Obituary

Of Reading formerly of Stoneham June 19, 2004 at the age of 19. Cherished son of Mark A. and Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Breen) Wilder. Devoted brother of Douglas M. Wilder of Reading. Loving grandson of Roger C. and Marion Wilder of Melrose and the late Jeremiah J. and Elizabeth V. Breen. Several loving aunts, uncles and cousins also survive Andrew. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday June 22 at 10 AM at the First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn St., Reading. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visiting Hours Monday 2-4 & 7-9 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St., (corner of Woburn St.) READING. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Andrew's memory to Mission Possible C/O First Congregational Church, 25 Woburn St., Reading MA 01867. For info, directions and register book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Wilder

17 Entries

Jess Lacey

June 27, 2004

I graduated last year with Andrew and was a friendly acquaintance of his. My little brother is friends with his. I was shocked to hear of his death last week... to the Wilder family, my thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Randi Wallen

June 25, 2004

Betty,

I remember when you were pregnant with Andrew. I reflect on the long "kid" discussions we had during drill weekends and annual training. I knew Andrew through your love of him. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult of times.

Fondly,

June 23, 2004

I am from Reading, I did not know your son Andrew. My daughter did. She and all of her friends were deeply distraught and saddened by this tragedy. They said he was a kind and decent boy, from a great family. I can't even comprehend the pain you all are going through. I am heartsick for all of you. Children are not supposed to go before there parents, it's all of our worst nightmares, and it could happen to anyone of us, a tragedy like this, anyone of us! My heart aches for you all, may god hold you in his arms and try to heal your broken hearts at this time of great loss and suffering. God Bless you all.

Bud Melaragni

June 22, 2004

Mark,

I didn't know Andrew, but I know that he was raised in a warm and loving family. Its also clear from the eulogies that those who knew Andrew saw him as a kind and caring person. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Bud

June 22, 2004

To the Wilder Family,

I never got to know Andrew well at all, but I am truly sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling right now, my thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP AW

Sandy, Cathy, Neil & Kevin Lenk

June 21, 2004

Mark and Betty,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We never had the pleasure of meeting Andrew but from what we read, he touched a lot of people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.

Leanne

June 21, 2004

~Wilder Family~

I went to church on Sunday hearing that Andrew had passed away. I prayed for your family and for Andrew to rest in peace. I am very sorry about your loss.

Nichole

June 21, 2004

Andrew, I love you so much and I cant belive this is really happening you were the nicest funniest kid I ever met. You were always so good to me and I will always remember you and love you forever!

Rick Wahlberg

June 21, 2004

So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Claire Callahan

June 21, 2004

Mark, Betty and Doug,

I've been trying to send this message all day. I've come to the conclusion words can not express my sympathies for your immeasurable loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paula Connor

June 21, 2004

Dear Mark and Betty,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Andrew. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Matt Camp

June 21, 2004

Mark & Betty:

I am so very sorry for your loss. While I never met Andrew, I know he was brought up by two wonderful, loving parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tristan Dwyer

June 21, 2004

Dear Mark, Betty, and Doug,

I'm so sorry for your loss. Andrew was a great friend to me for so many years, and he was a wonderfull person. I have so many great memories of times I spent with Andrew, and I will never meet another person who was quite like him. He was one of the best friends I have ever had and I will always remember him. He will always live on in the hearts of those that knew him and my greatest sypathies go out to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Tristan

June 20, 2004

Andrew, I can't even believe this has happened. I was with you not even a month ago and here I am talking to you through a computer. Member how I called you Wildman? Your number is still under that in my phone, and it will stay that way. You were never anything but nice to me and I will never forget the few but awesome times we had. It was always an adventure We may not have been best friends but I always called you my friend. You were a great kid and didnt deserve this. I just hope your okay up there and your watchin down on everyone in this place to keep us all safe. Make sure ok? Were all gonna need it after this.

~RIP~

Gail Robinson (Maksou)

June 20, 2004

Dear Betty, Mark & Douglas,

On behalf of my Son Adam Maksou myself and Adam's brother Nicholas,

sister Jamahl, our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.

Andrew was a dear friend of Adam's.

They shared a friendship and bond that Adam will forever miss. Although Adam is unable to be in touch with you directly he sends his love and thanks to you Mrs. Wilder for the many kind gestures you made to him. Know that Andrew's young life enriched the lives of the friends that cared for him so deeply. God Bless you with his comfort and love,

Our empathy and friendship,

Gail, Adam, Jamahl, Nicholas (Maksou)

Rose Lawrence

June 20, 2004

Betty,

So sorry to hear about Andrew

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Rose

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

June 20, 2004

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

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