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Robert Anderson Obituary
The son of Robert Anderson, Sr. and Frances (Montgomery) Anderson, he was born and grew up in Pittsburgh, PA with his sister Frances (Weems). Following in his fathers' and uncles' footsteps he received his Medical Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After serving with honor in the Army Medical Corps in France during World War II, Robert was a ward and emergency room physician for the Veterans' Administration in Western Pennsylvania until his retirement in 1983. Robert and his wife Marie moved to Northborough, MA in 1983 to be nearer to their family. In 2000 they moved to their current home in Shrewsbury.
Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years Marie (Abbott) Anderson; His daughter Sarah Frances Lividini and her husband Joseph of Shrewsbury; as well as two beloved granddaughters and their husbands, Lisa Marie and Aaron Sandoval, and Victoria Love and Brian Cope; five great-grandchildren and two nieces; and many friends who loved him.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, June 25th, at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26, at 10:00 A.M. in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made in his name to Homes for Our Troops. 37 Main St., Taunton, MA 02780.
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Celeste Cloutier
June 25, 2008
Marie, Sally, Vicky, Lisa and families:
We remember the good times with Bob-get togethers at the clubhouse, watching him plant the flowers each year, taking the dog for a walk etc. He always had an interesting story to tell us. We know he loved you all very much. May you remember the happier times to help you through this time of sorrow. We are sure there are many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al and Celeste Cloutier
Carol Wilcox
June 24, 2008
In time, your beautiful memories will surround you so you will remember only the love.
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