Cheryl Anderson
Cheryl Ruth Andersen died peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on the morning of January 5, 2014, surrounded by her family. Born in Greenwich, Connecticut, on October 26, 1952, Cher was a resident of Georgetown for 29 years, and most recently lived in Norwalk. She was a devoted and loving mother to her five children, a dear friend to many, and a generous and creative spirit.
Cher’s passions were driven by her creativity. She was a member of the Mendelssohn Choir of Norwalk and loved playing guitar and piano. She enjoyed landscape design, tending gardens, photography, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her proudest accomplishments include performing at Carnegie Hall with her choir, earning a Bachelors degree in Human Services from the University of Connecticut in May of 2013, and raising her family.
Cher is survived by her daughter, Anastasia Burnsworth Kowal, and son-in-law, Mark Kowal, of Wilton; by her daughter, Alison Burnsworth Zareski, and son-in-law, P.J. Zareski, of Wilton; by her son, Gary Lee Green Jr., of Bethel; by her son, David Martin Green, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; by her son, Sean Curtis Burnsworth, and daughter-in-law, Iris Burnsworth, of Gilboa, N.Y.; by her sister, Judean Ward, and brother-in-law, Patrick Ward, of Greenwich; by her brother, Niel Andersen, and sister-in-law, Susan Andersen, of New Milford; by her grandchildren, Laura Kowal, Mary Kowal, Katherine Zareski, and Andrew Zareski; and by many nieces and nephews. Cher is predeceased by her parents Martin and Beatrice Andersen, and by her sister, Virginia Chiappetta, all formerly of Greenwich.
Cher was a wonderful mother who made all of us who we are today. We love her very much and we will miss her dearly. Calling hours will be from Friday, January 10, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bouton Funeral Home, 31 West Church Street, in Georgetown, Connecticut.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Mendelssohn Choir of Norwalk, P.O. Box 271, Fairfield, CT 06824-0271; or to the charity of your choice. Memorial services will be private.