DORIS M. ANDERSON (ROSSIER)

   Doris Mae (Rossier) Anderson passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2008 at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Brewster, MA. The family is grateful for the excellent care she received from the staff and from Epoch Hospice Care.

   She was born December 11, 1914 in Paxton, MA, the daughter of Clarence W. and Minnie M. (Henderson) Rossier. She attended Paxton Schools before graduating from Commerce High School in Worcester, MA. Clarence W. Anderson her husband of 57 years passed away in 1993. She is pre-deceased by her sisters, Hazel Christenson and Edna Hagg. She resided in Holden for 60 years before moving to her home in Halliday Acres in Brewster in 1995.

   She leaves a son, Stephen W. Anderson and his wife, Betsy B. of Brewster and a daughter, Susan J. Sessions and her husband Frank of Southboro; seven grandchildren: Peter D. Anderson and his wife, Teri; William C. Anderson and his wife, Rachel; Beth B. Anderson and her partner, Tim Watkins; Kirsten S. Romano and her husband, Mark; Lisa K. Streiff and her husband, David; Frank E. Sessions IV and Stephen A. Sessions and 14 great grandchildren: Jessica, Victoria, Candace, Britta, Kristina, & Liza Anderson; Charles Anderson Watkins; Rebecca, Elizabeth and Benjamin Streiff; Phebe & Nicholas Romano; Frank V and Piper Sessions.

   Doris was a member of the Holden Congregational Church; the Worcester Outdoor Sports Club; the Order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Cape Cod Discovery Club. She was an avid bridge player and a superb hostess and a good friend to many, including Rose Krikorian and her late companion, Clyde V. Hicks.

   A service in her memory will be held at Cape Cod Covenant Church, Airline and Setucket Roads, Brewster, MA on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Thomas W. Nelson officiating.

   Donations in her memory may be sent to: The Salvation Army, 100 North St., Hyannis, MA. 02601.