Ronald E. Anderson

Ronald E. Anderson, 71, of North Windham, CT, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Hartford, CT, son of the late Sterling E. and Betty Jean (Baker) Anderson. Ron proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, and was employed as a sales engineer until retirement. His passion in life was music. He was an avid singer and songwriter. He also had fun off roading in his Jeep, and was the self proclaimed Admiral of the Salvation Navy. He was a member of the Uriel Masonic Lodge #24 A.F. & A.M. of Mansfield, Sons of the American Revolution, former member of the Coventry Rotary Club, and was a former EMT in the towns of Ashford and Coventry. Above all, he loved his family and enjoyed the time he was able to spend with them. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Karen (MacPherson) Anderson; three sons, Troy Anderson of Chaplin, CT, Eric Anderson and his wife Amanda of Willimantic, CT, and Cory Anderson of New York; seven grandchildren, Erica, Anita, Dakota, Abbygayle, Emma, Colin, and Ava; three brothers, Robert Anderson and his wife Marilyn, David Tutt and his wife Gloria, and Frederick Detar; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion, Gillie. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 5-7 P.M. with a memorial service to take place at 7 P.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Military Honors will be held at the conclusion of the service. Burial will take place privately at the family's convenience. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com