John W. Anderson

BARRE TOWN – John W. Anderson, 79, or West Cobble Hill Road passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at St. Marks Evangelist Church in New Tampa, Florida.

Born November 6, 1938 in Webster, Massachusetts, he was the son of Waldemar and Dorothy (Wilson) Anderson. John attended the West Street Elementary School in Southbridge, MA and graduated from the Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge, MA in 1956. After high school, he attended the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts graduating in 1958.

On October 10, 1959, he married Natalie Lockhart in Southbridge, MA. After their marriage, they made their home in Massachusetts before moving to Vermont in 1962.

John was first employed by the State of Massachusetts as a milk inspector. After moving to Vermont, he and Natalie bought a farm in Berlin.   After being in sales for several years he began his own business and founded Vermont Concrete Cutting, Inc., and ran that until his death.

His memberships included the St. Monica Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Canadian Club of Barre.

In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, camping, traveling, going to his and Natalie’s home in Florida, watching the New England Patriots, and playing cards. He loved animals and socializing with friends and family.

Survivors include his wife Natalie Anderson of Barre Town; his son Scott Anderson and his fiancée Kathy of Alexandria, NH; his son Doug Anderson and his wife, Janelle of Barre City; his son Gary Anderson of Barre Town; and his daughter Heidi Gerrish and her husband, Mark of Williamstown; and his son Todd Anderson of Barre; his grandchildren Garrett, Amanda, Bradley, Zachary, Tyler, Troy, Lauren, Chloe, Olivia, and Brice; his great-grandchildren Parker, Riley, and Claire; his special furbabies “Ginger” and “Wally”; his sister Sally Watson and her husband, Howard of Maryland; his brother David Anderson and his wife, Jean of Maine; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a special family member Marc Archambault of Charlton, MA.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Polly Deveau and her husband, Roger.

The Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Monica Catholic Church, 79 Summer Street, Barre. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.