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John E. Anderson

1933 - 2019

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1933

DIED

2019

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John Anderson Obituary

John E. Anderson, 86, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford.

He was born on July 25, 1933, the loving son to the late Carl and Elsie (Abbott) Anderson. John proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his service he began a career with Pratt & Whitney, which he was dedicated to for 32 years before retiring. John made his home with the late Patricia J. (O'Reilly) Anderson and enjoyed 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together they were members of the Fenton Finders of New England and enjoyed antiquing.

John is survived by three children, Linda Hutkin and her husband, Jerry, of Woodbury, New Jersey, John E. Anderson Jr., and his wife, Elizabeth, of Mantua, New Jersey, and Eric Anderson of Ellington; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, John was predeceased by a son, H. James "Jim" Anderson; brothers, Carl, William, and Robert Anderson; and sisters, Barbara Jaworski and Dorothy Anderson.

Services have been entrusted to Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels and will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Donations in memory of John may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, 2019.

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December 2, 2019

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

Carolyn dePlace

November 27, 2019

Dear Linda and family
I am so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay well.
With sympathy Carolyn ( Peluso) dePlace

Libby Anderson-Belanger

November 26, 2019

On the day of John's death we found out that he was the first cousin of our father Russell Anderson, rest in peace John I only wish we had a chance to meet you.

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