CHARLTON-James E. Andreson, 75 of Charlton, formerly of Auburn and Clearwater, FL died Saturday, May 6th in the Hospice Residence at Coes Pond following a courageous 10 year battle with Parkinsons Disease. He leaves his wife of 26 years, Lois I. (Karlon) Andreson, 2 daughters, Kathleen wife of Steven Leal of Charlton and Kelly Sullivan Kemple and her husband Martin of North Middlesex, VT, a brother Nicholas E. and his wife Anastasia Andreson of Worcester, 2 sisters, Thelma wife of Peter Adams of Longboat Key, FL and Constance Berberian of Mt. Pleasant, SC, 5 grandchildren Michael, Danielle and Derek Leal all of Charlton, Hayden Sullivan Durkee and Jade McMillan of North Middlesex, VT, many treasured cousins, nephews and nieces. He also leaves his sister-in-law Sharon, wife of Steven Berg of Auburn, and many loving friends from all over the country and in Montreal. A brother-in-law Henry Berberian died in 1999.
He was born in Worcester the son of Ernest N. and Helen (Latchis) Andreson. Mr. Andreson was a 1948 graduate of Exeter Academy and from Harvard University in 1952. He was a Korean Conflict Army Veteran. Mr. Andreson co-owned Colonial Bowling Center for 31 years retiring in 1990. He moved to Clearwater and had been a realtor, and a member of the Greater Clearwater Board of Realtors from 1991 until 1999. Upon returning to Massachusetts he became a realtor in the Worcester area and worked alongside his wife from 1999 until 2005. He was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Worcester Board of Realtors and was an ardent Patriots and Red Sox Fan. He enjoyed cards and was an avid bridge player and a member of the Cavendish Club in Worcester. Jim will be remembered as a kind and generous man and to know him was to love him. His family and friends were very important to him and was extremely proud of their many accomplishments. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
The funeral is Tuesday, May 9th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 10:00 AM in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Monday, May 8th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, P. O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.