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Darryl Anderson Obituary

Darryl A. Anderson
Darryl A. Anderson, 79, of Somers, died on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Stafford on June 25, 1944, to Adolph and Ruth (Smith) Anderson.
After graduating Somers High School, Darryl proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a medic. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He enjoyed golfing, camping and bowling but especially loved his family who reside close by on the Anderson Compound. Darryl retired from the former LR Hawthorne in Enfield after 30 years of truck driving which he absolutely loved.
Darryl is survived by his daughters, Carol Mairano and her husband Richard of Trumbull, Lori Franklin and her fiancé Michael Clougherty of Somers; his brother Kenneth Anderson and his wife Betty of Somers; his sisters, Arlene Haughn and her husband Robert of Somers, Beverly DeLorge and her husband Kenneth of Somers; his grandchildren, Ryan and Brittany Mairano of Trumbull; his sister-in-law Cynthia Anderson of Somers and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Judith who died in 2010, he was predeceased by his brother Ralph Anderson.
Relatives and friends may join the family on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, at The Somers Congregational Church, 599 Main St, Somers. (Please meet directly at Church). Burial will follow at Somers West Cemetery. Please consider a donation in Darryl's memory to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Main St., Somers, CT 06071. For online condolences, please visit Somersfuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal Inquirer on Oct. 4, 2023.

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Kari Ann Guerette

October 15, 2023

Carol and Lori, we are so sorry for your loss. We are blessed to have known your dad throughout the years! Always kind and generous! Our deepest condolences and love, Kari Ann and David Guerette

George mudgett

October 5, 2023

Carol and lori;I'm so sorry to hear about dad's passing. Had lots of good memories of working and trucking with him and the few parties we attended.

Melissa H

October 5, 2023

I always loved all your trucking stories you used to share with me a salt rock campground! Awesome childhood happy i got the chance to know you. RIP

Lucy Howard

October 4, 2023

My deepest sympathy Carol and Lori. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and with the family.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Love Jamie, Amy, Tyler & Ben

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