Robert D. Anderson

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Robert D. Anderson, age 61, of Deborah Road, Warwick, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was the husband of Gail M. (Anderson) Anderson.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Lloyd C. and Elizabeth L. (Kennard) Anderson, he lived in Warwick for 38 years. Bob was employed as a shipper / receiver at E. E. Weller Co. in Providence for 32 years. He later worked as a direct caregiver for West Bay Residential Services. Bob was a lover of all sports and played for many years. Later on, he turned his love of sports to coaching his daughter’s softball team on the Warwick West Side Little League and Apponaug Girls Softball League.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Timothy S. Anderson, and a daughter, Hannah M. Anderson, both of Warwick; three brothers, Lloyd C. Anderson of Warwick, Ronnie A. Anderson of Santa Monica, CA, and Steven C. Anderson of Provincetown, MA. He was the brother of the late David C. Anderson.

His burial was private. An invitation is extended to relatives and friends to pay their respects and to celebrate Bob’s wonderful life on Wednesday, October 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the RI Shriners Imperial Room, One Rhodes Place, Cranston.

Kindly omit flowers. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1454 South County Trail, Suite 2100, East Greenwich, RI 02818, or Hope Hospice & Palliative Care RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. www.barrettandcotter.com