Cheryl Christina Anderson

Cheryl Christina Anderson passed peacefully in her sleep at home on the night of August 20th, 2024. Cheryl was born in Chelsea, MA to Marianne (Mandile) and Mark Anderson. She lived on Naval bases in MA, CT, and IN before her family settled in Newton, MA., where she attended Sacred Heart School, graduating in 1963. Cheryl then went on to attend Regis College, majoring in psychology. Following college, Cheryl lived in the Boston area for the next 13 years leading an active life filled with friends, music, and dancing. In 1976 Cheryl moved to St. Thomas, USVI where she met and married Carl Nelson and had a son. St. Thomas quickly became home to her and her love of the island continued for the rest of her life. On St. Thomas she was the office manager for the Island Beachcomber and Ramsey Jeep, both landmark businesses on the island. Cheryl and her son, Matthew, returned to Massachusetts in 1985 and settled in Barnstable. Cheryl became active in several Cape churches, culminating in teaching CCD at our Lady of Victory in Centerville. Following retirement, she met and married the love of her life, her beloved Dennis, who faithfully stood by her side for the remainder of her life.

Cheryl is survived by her husband of 21 years, Dennis Cowan of Hyannis, son Matthew Nelson of Somerville MA, step-daughter Abigail (Cowan) Robinson of Pompano Beach, FL, brother Mark Anderson of Framingham MA, sister-in-law Debbie (Cowan) Stewart of Hyannis, and cousin Michael Mandile of Concord, NH, and many friends. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, uncles Steven and Anthony Mandile, as well numerous other family members and friends with whom she will be reunited.