January 29, 2009
Anderson, James
James H. “Jimmy” Anderson, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Thursday, January 29th, 2009 at his home in Dedham after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 53. Jimmy was born in Boston, MA on June 14, 1955 the only son of the late Henry Clarence and Marguerite Irene (Burns) Anderson. He served in the US Army, and worked as a laborer for the State Highway Department for 18 years before working for the Department of Public Works in Dedham for six years. He is survived by his sister Marguerite “Peggy” Saegh and her husband Dewey of South Walpole, his twin sister Jean, and her husband Kenny McLeish of Dedham, his nephew Scott, and his wife Joni Saegh of Wrentham, and his best friend Tommy Bryan of Westwood. He was the uncle of the late Brian Saegh. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, February 1st from 1-5 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Relatives and friends will gather at the funeral home Monday at 8 AM and proceed to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High Street, Dedham for his Mass of Christian Burial at 9 o clock. Burial will follow in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Comments(8)
Aunty Peggy and Jean,
I am so sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was such a great person. I will always remember the fun we had with him at the cape and especially our day trip to Martha’s Vineyard with Carolyn and Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Karen
Jeannie,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother Jimmy. My prayers are with you and your entire family at this time.
Sincerely
Diane
Jeannie,
As you know Jimmy was a huge part of my life. My heart is heavy today and my thoughts are of you and your entire family.
With deepest sympathy from the bottom of my heart,
Bridget
Dear Jeannie and Peggy, Jim fought a hard battle but didn’t win. I loved him though all his battles in his lifetime, when others didn’t. Rest in peace Jim.
Jeannie I’m so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Don’t know what else to say. God Bless You and your family
Dear Jeannie and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Jimmie. I was unable to attend the wake because I’m in the hospital. My prays and thoughts are with you
Love You Wendy
Peggy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are upholding you and your family in our prayers.
Take care of your selves.
Mickey and Frances
Jeanie and Peggy, So Sorry to hear about Jimmy. Loved to sit and talk to him about sports all the times I visited your mom and Aunt Rita. He was a thoughtful and dear person. My sympathies to the both of you. Judy