Don A. Anderson

Don Allan Anderson passed away March 13 at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA after a short illness. He was the son of the late Don E. and Edith L. Anderson. He was born in Malden in 1950. Don had two brothers, Glenn W. Anderson of Lynnfield and the late Bruce Anderson. Don was married to Nancy Hess, who passed away in June of 2017.

Don enlisted in the US Army in March of 1976 and received an Honorable Discharge in November 1977. He served at Fort Huachuca, AZ as the Company Clerk for the HQ of the 86th Signal Battalion. He received the Army Commendation Medal while stationed there. He then worked in New York before returning to Lynnfield, MA.

The last nine years Don lived at the Veterans Apartments on the grounds of the Bedford VA campus. He worked as a Veterans Peer Counselor with his fellow veterans for a time while there. Don enjoyed running in his younger years, riding his bike and taking long walks. He was a familiar sight at the Bedford VA as he enjoyed his walks on the grounds there.

A visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield on Tuesday, April 1 from 9:30-11:30am followed by a Graveside Service at Forest Hill Cemetery, Forest Hill Ave., Lynnfield at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.