Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Carl and Sarah V. (Harrison) Anderson, she was a lifelong resident of the city.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1968, she earned a Bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University, a Master’s degree from Suffolk University, and a Paralegal Certificate in Forensic Nursing. A Registered Nurse, she was the Director of Case Management for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Massachusetts and United Health Care for many years. She taught Business Administration at Bristol Community College.
An avid gardener, she also enjoyed working with ceramics. She loved her dogs and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Alexis Sbardella and her partner Richard Hannah of Fall River, one sister, Marylou Davol of Fall River; two grandchildren, Matthew and Kasin Sbardella and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Her Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River. Her visitation will be held prior to her service from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Burial private.
