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John Anderson Obituary
Bradenton, FL / Leicester - John A. Anderson, 91, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Leicester died after a brief illness on May 22, 2014 in Blake Medical Center, Bradenton. His beloved wife of 55 years, Lorraine R. (Perron) passed away August 23, 2004.
John was born on November 3, 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was preceded in death by his father, A. John Anderson and his mother, Irene J. (Wickstrom) Anderson. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade School. After high school he served his country honorably during the Second World War in the United States Army.
He is survived by his daughter, Carol A. Harris; his two sisters-in-law, Claire Stines of Florida and Frances Gibree and her husband Robert of Florida. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his two sisters, Edith Mickelson and Anna Johnson.
John began his career as a tool die maker for the Erickson & Hedlund Tool Die Company, where he worked for over twenty years. He later worked for the Norton Company and retired from the Warner & Swasey Company. He was a life member of the Greendale Retired Men's Club and played in its golf league. He was an avid bowler and he enjoyed ice fishing and casting a few lines at Burncoat Pond in Leicester.
Relatives and friends will gather for calling hours on Thursday, May 29th, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. His funeral will be held on Friday, May 30th from the funeral home, then departing in procession at 9:40 a.m. for a funeral service to be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester. Burial will follow to Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton, where military honors will be rendered. Those who wish to remember John by way of memorial tribute, and in lieu of flowers, are kindly asked to consider donating to the Trinity Lutheran Church – TV Ministry Program, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester MA 01609. To share your thoughts, memories or pictures of John, please visit his personal guest book at:
www.mercadantefuneral.com
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Benjamin Lenart
June 3, 2014
Carol,
I wish you strength and comfort in the loss of your father, my Great Uncle John. I will forever hold the memories I've had the chance to acquire with him. Certainly every time I ice-fish, his tackle and equipment still remain timeless in my possession.
You are both in my thoughts,
Lauren Lenart
June 3, 2014
Carol,
Uncle Johnny was such an incredible, wonderful man and I will forever cherish every memory I have of visiting him and Aunt Lorraine at their lake house and in Florida. I wish you strength and peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Lauren
June 1, 2014
Carol, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad...We have fond memories of ours parents (Vinny & Olive, Clint& Eileen) together with yours on Burncoat pond..Mike Tivnan & Valerie Thompson
Richard Harris
May 31, 2014
Carol,
My thoughts are with you in the loss of your Dad. I have many good memories of spending time with him.
Rick Harris
Phyllis &Pentti Elolampi
May 29, 2014
Carol,
We would like to extend our sympathy to you in the loss of your dear Dad. He was a wonderful man and always smiling, he will be missed by all who knew him. Sorry we are unable to be at the service. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
May 28, 2014
Carol,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,sorry we are unable to attend the services. I have some great memories with Uncle Johnny.
Bobby, Chris and Derek
May 28, 2014
I was saddened to see that your father had passed away but happy to see that he lead such a long and happy life. He was always such a gentleman when I went to visit your mom. My deepest sympathy. Carole O'Neil
David Lasky
May 27, 2014
John was my great-uncle. I'm glad that he was able to live a long life.
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