David "Coach" Neilo Anderson

David grew up in Sagamore and graduated from Bourne High School. After High School, he joined the army where he served in the Vietnam war. When he returned from his service, he ran his family business, Knowlton’s Garage, alongside his brothers and son. You could always find him out back in the junkyard with his torches or driving his front end loader. Back in the day, he and life long friend, Jimmy Gibbs Sr., could be found at the dog track, win or lose, mostly lose, they always had a great time.

David was a kind gentleman who loved to care for his animals over the years, from goats to dogs. Lastly being his dog, Jax, and alpaca, Patrick. He took great pride in his vegetable garden, growing his famous tomatoes.

David loved and enjoyed spending time with all of his grandkids: getting ice cream with Sophie, late night talks with Branden, inquiring who won during Sunday's golf outing and asking if it was 'Squash' (aka Josh), or if Vinny had finally passed him. He also had a dark sense of humor which he shared with Kaylee and Ally. David also cherished watching Jack and Riley when they would visit the animals.

David is survived by his son Joel Anderson and partner Mary Earle of Sandwich, daughters Gillian Delfavero and husband Andrew McDermitt of Plymouth, Marisa Giroux and husband Robert Giroux of Sagamore, and Kriston Welch, of Weymouth, a brother John Anderson of Sagamore Beach, Grandchildren; Joshua Curry, Kaylee Curry, Branden Anderson, Ally Delfavero, Vinny Delfavero, Sophie Anderson, Jack Giroux and Riley Giroux. As well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Sally Blake, Mary Anderson and brother Peter Anderson.

Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25th from 4-7 at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA. A funeral service will be held at 11am on the 26th, burial will follow at Bayview Cemetery in Sandwich. After, there will be a gathering at The Sagamore Inn from 12-3pm, all are welcome.