STURBRIDGE: Kenneth R. Anderson, 59 of 6 Bentwood Dr., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18 in Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester after a brief illness.
He leaves his wife of 37 years, Kathleen M. (Wasgatt) Anderson and his three children: Katherine E. Guida and her husband Matthew and their two children Andrew and Sophia of Worcester, John K. Anderson of Winchester, and Laura A. Anderson of Norwood, his mother Theresa M. (Lussier) Anderson of Spencer, sisters Ellen Lowkes and her husband Joe of Spencer, and Marilyn Sharry and her husband Jack of Paxton, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Roland K. Anderson in 1991.
Ken was born in Worcester, was raised in Spencer. He graduated from David Prouty High School in 1971, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and a star athlete. Ken attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He later graduated from Suffolk University, Magna Cum Laude and received the outstanding student athlete award.
He was a manufacturer representative for various machine tool companies, most notably Dake Corp. of Michigan.
Ken was involved in his children’s activities over the years. He coached many teams including Little League Baseball in Sturbridge. His great joy came from spending time with family, especially family vacations in New Hampshire. He loved his time spent on the golf course and recently rekindled his interest in music practicing and playing his guitar.
During the last two years of his life, Ken experienced the greatest love of all, spending time with his beloved grand children.
Ken’s funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, from the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Calling hours are Friday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 7p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Boston Children’s Hospital, in Memory of Kenneth Anderson. Contributions can be made online at childrenshospital.org/giving or checks mailed and payable to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Dr., Suite 602, Boston, Ma. 02215-3354.
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