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Richard Anderson Obituary

Asheville, NC Rev. Dr. Richard Manley Anderson, 67 passed away May 19 in Asheville, NC at the John F. Keever Solace Center (hospice). He was the loving husband of 45 years to Ruth (Barwell) Anderson, father of Robin Campbell (Daniel), and Brenda Raposo (Tony), and grandfather of Ryan Raposo, Sara Campbell and Brian Campbell. He leaves two brothers, Robert Anderson (Betsy) and John Anderson (Rita) as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was the former minister of many Rhode Island and Massachusetts churches. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 at Pawtucket Congregational Church, 40 Walcott St., Pawtucket, RI. Donations in his memory may be made to Care Partners Foundation, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jun. 19, 2008.

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Gloria Brummitt

June 19, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of the death of Dick. What a nice person and he will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers to all the family whom I fondly remember from all their years in Houghs Neck.
With love and affection,
Gloria Brummitt

Liz (Crowley) Byrne

June 19, 2008

"Andy" (John) and family: My sincere sympathy to you and all your family. I'm sorry to reconnect with you under such sad circumstances. I'm sure that he is looking down on you all from a high spot in Heaven. Bless you all. Liz

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