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Russell Anderson Obituary

ANDERSON, Russell L. "Rusty" Russell L. "Rusty" Anderson, 55 of Manchester, formerly of Hartford, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, (July 16, 2008) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born May 8, 1953 in Hartford, son of the late Arthur C. and Erma (Swedberg) Anderson, was raised there and graduated from local schools. Rusty had been a resident of Manchester for the past 30 years.With his sweetheart Charlotte Varner of Manchester, he enjoyed many outdoor activities, including, walking, fishing, golfing and canoeing. In addition to Charlotte, he is survived by two sisters, Julie-Ellen Anderson and her husband, Donald Fischer of Conway, SC and Gail Smith and her husband, Dale of Socasty, SC; a brother, Kenneth Anderson and his wife, Deborah of Enfield, nieces, nephews and their families and aunts, uncles, cousins and their families and many friends. Funeral services will be TODAY, July 19 at 6 p.m. at Watkins Funeral Home 142 E. Center St. Manchester. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call TODAY, from 5-6 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2008.

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Sharon Tomany Marone

October 7, 2008

Charlotte:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Rusty with you at Dondero's Orchard last year. My prayers are with you and all Rusty's loved ones.

Classmates and Friends

August 9, 2008

To Charlotte and Julie, Gail and Kenny:

We just learned of Russ' passing. He was a big part of our youth - funny, smart, handsome -- he was a great classmate at Noah Webster and Hartford High and we're really sorry to hear the news (belatedly).

Condolences to all of you.

Debbie Barrette, Janet Strickland Larysa Wysznewski, MaryAnne Ziewacz

Tom O'Shea

July 22, 2008

Charlotte - I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Rusty. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Best wishes, Tom

Steve Luko

July 19, 2008

My sincere condolances to the family and friends of Russ. I am an old friend of Russ's. Although I have not seen him in many years we shared many times together with other friends from high school days into the seventies. I will be thinking about him in the days to come.

Barbara Russell

July 19, 2008

Charlotte: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Watkins Funeral Home

July 19, 2008

With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.

Bette Cushman

July 18, 2008

Charlotte - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - You were always a person of strong character - I hope your inner strength will help you through this sad time.

Armand Mariano

July 18, 2008

My sincere sympathy Charlotte. Russ was a long time friend of Dot and I. He was part of our life for many years through out the 70s. I'll never forget our trips to New Orleans, concerts in Goodwin Park, softball games in East Hartford and gatherings at the homestead on Adams Street. Memories live on forever!

Janet (Anderson) Greenwood

July 18, 2008

Our hearts, love and prayers go out to all of you. He was a special cousin and I'll always remember the times we had together.

Susan Allison

July 18, 2008

Charlotte,

We were so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. Please know that you have our deepest sympathy and that our loving thoughts are with you.

Susan & Scott Allison

Susan Stevenson

July 18, 2008

Dear Charlotte, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your Rusty. May god bless you as you go through this sad time.
Love,Sue

Bruce Baldwin

July 18, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My connection is simply a former GHS classmate '70.

Maureen Varner

July 18, 2008

Dear Charlotte, We are sorry to hear of the loss of Rusty. Our deepest sympathy is with you at this time. May your memories of Rusty bring you comfort. Love Fritz And Maureen

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