Roy Bertil Anderson

1925 - 2011

Roy Bertil Anderson obituary, 1925-2011

BORN

1925

DIED

2011

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Bourne, Massachusetts

Roy Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 28, 2011.

Roy Bertil Anderson, 86, of Monument Beach passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday December 28, 2011.

He was born in Boston, MA on May 4, 1925. He was the son of the late Bengt Anderson and the late Anna (Ostrand) Anderson.

On September 18, 1948 he married May (Jensen) Anderson, his wife of 63 years. He attended Quincy schools before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1943 during World War II. He attended New England Aircraft School, Boston and Wentworth Institute, Boston. For many years he owned Wellesley Auto Body and in 1968 he went to work for Aetna Life and Casualty working in the claims department retiring after 22 years. In 1990 he retired to Cape Cod where he enjoyed boating, fishing, lobstering, shellfishing and golfing. Roy was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams and was particularly delighted when his beloved Red Sox won the World Series.
Since 2003 he split his time between Cape Cod and North Port, FL.

Roy was involved for many years in the Masons becoming a Shriner and most recently as a member of the DeWitt Clinton Lodge in Sandwich. He enjoyed singing in the choir as a member of the Bourne United Methodist Church.

In addition to his loving wife, May, he is survived by his four children, son Steven and his wife Cheryl of Franklin MA, son Gregg and his wife Maryjo of Sandwich MA, daughter Susan Pavlakis and her husband Paul of Bethel CT and daughter Kristen Newcomb and her husband Roger of East Hampstead NH, two nephews and a niece. He is predeceased by his sister Barbara (Anderson) Carlson.

"Granddad" to his grandchildren Kurt, Cliff, Keith and Caryn Anderson, Danielle, Kyle and Lauren Anderson, Courtney and Casey Newcomb and his great grandson Camden Anderson.

In keeping with his request, there are no visiting hours. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday January 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bourne United Methodist Church, 37 Sandwich Rd, Bourne MA. Burial will follow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:30 p.m. with Military Honors. Following the burial, family and friends are invited to visit over a light lunch at the Church.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Bourne United Methodist Church, the Shriner's Hospital in Boston, and/or the Salvation Army.

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January 17, 2012

Gregg&Karen Vater

Dear May and entire Anderson Family, We wanted to express our heartfelt sympathy at this sad time. Knowing Roy and seeing his love for his family and everyone who had the joy of being with him, he had this great way of making everyone feel his love with great compassion, including us. What an amazing admirable man who has left quite a legacy and to say he will be missed we really couldn't imagine how much. But to wonder how he is doing and where he is goes without question, he is home with our Lord and Savior. May God bless you and comfort you all through this difficult time, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Love, Gregg & Karen Vater & family

January 15, 2012

Judy and Dan Kearney

Sue and family, Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you. He raised a beautiful daughter, he had to be a great dad.

January 11, 2012

Carlos Castillo

May, Greg and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you....Roy was my friend and mentor for so many years during my time in Connecticut. I will always cherish the trips we took together, his booming voice, but especially his friendly disposition. Roy taught me many things, I will never forget him!

January 10, 2012

Laura Underhill

Sue, I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family at this time.

January 9, 2012

Sandy Ho

I'm sorry for your loss. Peace and comfort to you and your family.

January 6, 2012

Kevin McGonagle

May, you and your entire family have been in our hearts and prayers following news of Roy's passing. I will forever remember our great chats as neighbors and his smiling face will be missed...until we meet again. Best to you and family and please know that Donna and I are here for you. Kevin and Donna McGonagle

January 6, 2012

Ellen Smyth

Dear Sue, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. You've always spoken so highly of him, and so lovingly, that I know he must have been a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Paul and your family.

January 6, 2012

John Thayer

Sue, I am very sorry for your loss. Although I never met him, a child is a reflection of his or her parents; and knowing you, your father must have been a kind and loving man.

January 6, 2012

Dan and Helen Yee

Dear Sue,

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. We admire how active he was throughout his life. May fomd memories of your Dad bring comfort to you durng this difficult time. We would like to express our condolences to you, Paul, and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 4, 2012

Ed Slamin

Roy is a wonderful guy and I'm thankful to have had the chance to know both him and May over the years. He was a devoted and loving husband and father. Roy had a real zest for life, and enjoyed the outdoors be it out on his boat or fishing. The memories of times spent with him and Gregg will be treasured always. My deepest condolances to all the Anderson family.

January 4, 2012

Harbo Jensen

What a loss! Deepest sympathy to May and the rest of the family. Even though Roy has gone, his wonderful smile and his hearty laugh will be with us as a memory for the rest of our lives. We all miss him.

January 3, 2012

karen and brian fialkoff

Sue, we are very saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. Although we never had the pleasure of knowing him, we could tell what a great person and dad he was from the way you talked about him. Our family expresses their deepest condolences. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

January 3, 2012

Terri Berardi

Dear Sue, Paul and family,
Our prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Your dad was a fun person to be with. I remember the great weekend we had with your parents, many moons ago on the cape, I'm glad we got to spend time getting to know him.
Love, Terri & Dennis Berardi

January 3, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss May. Always enjoyed Roy with his ever ready smile. He will be missed here in La Casa. Clare Flechsig

January 2, 2012

John Connell

Dear Sue, Paul and Family -

I was very saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I am just so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet him at Paul's 50th birthday bash last year (when he beat me soundly at golf). He made me feel like we were old friends, and that is very special. He brought a smile to my face. Ellen and I want you to know that you and he are in our thoughts and prayers.

January 2, 2012

Dear May and Family: I'm glad you and I had a chance to talk the day Roy passed. You will all be in my prayers. I'm sure Roy will be with my husband Norman and with Paul Mosher. Roy will be missed by so many. He was a joy to know. I wish you well. Lovingly, Doris Bloss

January 1, 2012

MAUREEN & SCOTTIE LINN

Dear May & Family
Scottie and I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ROY'S PASSING HE WILL BE MISSED IN LA CASA WE ALWAYS HAD SO MUCH FUN AT ALL THE DANCES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

December 31, 2011

May, we are so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sonny & Sue Hummer, Lacasa

December 31, 2011

Dear May and family:
We were so sorry to hear of Roy's death and send our sincere sympathies. We will remember the warm smile he had for everyone he met. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gerd and Lillie Reimann

December 31, 2011

Pete & Ellen Brown

May, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Roy was a wonderful man and we are so glad To have met you both.Remembering the first time we met, at our Valentine's party always brings a smile to our faces. Our heartfelt sympathy

December 30, 2011

Ralph Mierke &Pat Baim

Dearest May,
Please know that your loss is felt by so many of us here in La Casa. Roy was a very special person, and will be missed by many. I hope you are planning to return because you have so many friends here and it's a wonderful place to be . Everyone is always so ready to help out and there's so much to do. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and I will be praying for
you and your family.
God Bless You.

December 30, 2011

Tom Nieva

Roy will be missed by all. He always had a smile and a good word. Sorry May.

December 30, 2011

May, our hearts our saddened to hear of Roys passing. The short time we had to visit with you and Roy at the O'Brien's reunion will be cherished. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Herschel & Eva Luckinbill (Lucky)

December 30, 2011

Dear May,
We were so sorry to hear about Roy's death. He was a great guy who greeted everyone with a smile.
He looked so good at the reunion in Maine this summer, that it was a shock to hear that he was ill. All of his friends in La Casa will miss him.
We will keep you in our prayers and hope that knowing that Roy is at peace now will help to ease your pain.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathie & Graham Gerade

December 30, 2011

Joyce & Neill Schoonmaker

May, Your loss is also our loss, sincere sympathy to you
and all your beautiful family. Our Florida friendship with Roy was special. He was a great guy and we know how much he loved you, because he showed it in so many ways.
Hope to see you in the warm sunshine, whenever.

December 30, 2011

To May and your wonderful family. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Roy was a very special man. Always so generous with his time and always interested in his children and grandchildren.
I am so happy to have known him.
My love and sympathy
Lois

December 30, 2011

May and Family....we were fortunate to have known Roy he was such a wonderful person.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time,we will miss him dearly.Our Deepest Sympathies...June & John Sheehan NorthPort Fl.

December 30, 2011

Jerry and Linda Vitucci

Our condolences to Sue, Paul, and the entire Anderson family. It is an honor to have met Roy and to be friends of his family. When greeting him as “Mr. Anderson”, he always replied, “Call me Roy.” May you rest in peace.

December 29, 2011

To May, Steve, Gregg, Sue and Kris, words seemingly are inappropriate at this time, but know this, your husband and father was not only my uncle, but along with my father, was my idol. I learned so much about life in general from him. He was my legacy to the previous generation. My love to you all, Chip

Maggie said to extend to all of you her sympathy and that Roy was one of the kindest men she has ever met, and that he made her feel like she was part of this family on the first time she met him. Maggie and Chip

December 29, 2011

Jim & Mim Ferris

Our deepest sympathies go out to Sue, Paul and the entire Anderson family.

Mim and I were so very fortunate to be given the opportunity to meet Roy and spend some time getting to know him. What a wonderful man!

December 29, 2011

Paul Pavlakis

One of the best men I have ever known

December 28, 2011

laura igo

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Roy was a great man I have so many great memories. I am glad we got to see him at the engagement party. You all have the best guardian angel now. Hugs n love Tim Laura Mike n Kate igo

December 28, 2011

To Kris and Family....we are sending many hugs and prayers to you ....we know that you are so very proud of your dad, husband, grandfather and what a great man he was.....but know how proud he is of all of you and how important family is....he taught you well. Love the Siegwalts

December 28, 2011

The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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