GLOUCESTER: Laurie “Erin” Andersen, 45, of 977 Washington Street, on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at her residence, following an extended illness with her family beside her. She was the longtime companion of Richard L. Roy.
Born in Boston on February 23, 1963, she was the daughter of Caroline T. (Campbell) Andersen of South Hamilton and the late Robert V. Andersen.
She was a 1990 graduate of the Essex Agricultural Institute. She was employed as a licensed practical nurse on the North Shore for several years.
Known by most as Erin, she was a people person who enjoyed life and her many friends. Before her illness, she was an accomplished singer and guitar player. She loved the outdoors, gardening, and was a very good cook. She and Rick were also motorcycle enthusiasts and for many years enjoyed trips to Bike Week in Laconia. She will be greatly missed.
In addition to Rick and her mother, she is survived by a sister, Julie Marie, wife of Andrew Frakes of Mentor, OH, a brother, Timothy V., husband of Stacey Andersen of Hampton, NH, nieces and nephews, Isabella and Angelina Frakes, Hailey and Jeffrey Andersen, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. She was also predeceased by her beloved son, Cory W. Andersen, who died last July.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday evening in the Pike-Grondin Funeral Home, 61 Middle Street, Gloucester at 6 p.m. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 4 – 6 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Laurie Erin Andersen Memorial Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 147 Main St., Gloucester, MA 01930. Interment will be held privately.