Randolph D. Anderson

Randolph D. Anderson, 85, of Northborough formerly of Westborough died early Tuesday morning at the Beaumont of Westborough Nursing Home after a long period of failing health. He was the husband of Lorna M. (Greenhalge) Anderson to whom he was married for 60 years. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late David and Florence (Hagerstrom) Anderson and lived in Northborough for the past 3 years. He lived in Westborough for 30 years prior to moving to Northborough.

He was a United States Army Air Corp. Veteran of WWII. During his service he was captured by the Axis forces and survived as a prisoner of war for a year before being liberated by Allied forces.

He was employed as an Engineer for many companies in Massachusetts, including the Norton Corp. of Worcester, Washington Mills in North Grafton and American Abrasives in Westfield. He was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Westborough, a past president and long time member of the Manchaug Pond Association, and a member of the 398 Bomb Group Memorial Association.

Besides his wife he is survived by 2 sons, Scott Anderson of North Grafton, Gary Anderson of ME; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 1 sister, Marjorie Johnson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m in the First United Methodist Church of Westborough, 120 West Main St., officiated by the Rev. John W. Taylor. Burial will be private. Visiting hours at the Rand Harper Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St. will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of the First United Methodist Church of Westborough, 120 West Main St., Westborough, MA 01581.