William "Bill" H. Anderson

William "Bill" H. Anderson, 58, of Hopkinton, MA, passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Thursday, October 25, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, MA. Born on October 30, 1959 in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of the late Herbert Charles James Anderson and the late Eva Beatrice (Desilets) Anderson.A graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of 1977, he attended the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO for two years, and continued his education at the University of Lowell, now the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, from where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. Bill thoroughly loved his time at the University of Lowell, and became active in the Greek Life on campus, joining and later becoming the President of Sigma Phi Omicron. Bill was an outstanding leader and maintained his close bond with his fraternity brothers throughout his life. After college, Bill worked as a Material Handling Engineer for Nuclear Metals, Senior Industrial Engineer for Zayre Corporation, Assistant Vice-President and Director of Facilities Services and Energy Management for the BJ's Corporation, and as the Director of Facilities Engineering and Energy for MathWorks. More than anything, Bill cherished spending time with his twin daughters, Camryn and Chloe, who were the center of his universe, whether visiting with his extended family and their children, visiting the beach on Cape Cod, or coaching their sports teams. Bill was a loving, caring father whose eyes lit up at the very mention of his girls. He spent countless hours supporting their many activities, from selling concessions at their games to rooting them on from the stands. He was an ardent New England sports team fan. A kind, caring, and generous man, he volunteered at the YMCA and for blood drives through the Red Cross.The world lost a beautiful soul when Bill passed away. He was a lover of nature, an avid gardener, and had a keen sense of humor and a quick wit. He had a gift that made others feel welcome, and an ability to find the humor in the most mundane things. His dedication to staying in touch with those who shared his life, whether from high school, college, or work, along with his warmth and genuine fondness for his friends and family, will be greatly missed.Bill was the loving and beloved father of Camryn Anderson and Chloe Anderson, both of Hopkinton, MA. He was the dear brother of James "Olie" Anderson and his wife, Karen; Nancy Richardson and her husband, Rick; Susan Anderson and her husband, Wendell; Sandra Anderson; Roy Anderson and his wife, Pamela; and Jeff Anderson and his wife, Pamela. He was predeceased by his infant brother, Thomas W. Anderson. Bill leaves numerous nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.Friends and family are cordially invited to honor and remember Bill by gathering for a Visitation on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Evangelical Covenant Church, 841 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA, immediately followed by a Funeral Service from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Church.Graveside services will follow in North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bill to the Evangelical Covenant Church, 841 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200