Andover Bus Driver Rick Frederickson Dies, After 45 Years Driving

ANDOVER, MA — Long-time Andover Public Schools bus driver Rick Frederickson recently passed, the school district said Friday. Frederickson spent 45 years with the district, most recently driving bus #13. Transportation Manager Mary Lu Walsh announced his passing in an email to the community.

"Rick was a dedicated and valued part of the APS community," Walsh wrote. "He worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of generations of APS students, always willing to go above and beyond for our families."

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.