Melvin Anderson

He was born on May 16, 1932 in Arlington, MA, the son of the late Annie E. (Bugden) and George W. Anderson. He grew up in Lexington, MA before his family relocated to Clarksville, NH where his family purchased a farm. He always had fond memories of his time growing up on the farm and all of his joy in helping with the farming, making maple syrup, and other chores.

After attending high school, Melvin was drafted into the United States Army. It was at Fort Bragg in North Carolina that he met the love of his life, Erna Mae Willett. The two married in January of 1954.

Following an honorable discharge, Melvin and Erna settled in Lexington, MA where they resided between there, Burlington, and Billerica, MA for the next 65 years. He worked alongside his father as a mason while he learned to operate heavy machinery. Melvin later gained employment with the Town of Lexington from which he retired as a heavy machine operator.

Melvin had an extremely strong faith from the time that he was a young boy and his faith was always centered in his life. He enjoyed many conventions and gatherings with those who shared his values.

He will be greatly remembered for being easy going and always encouraging of others.

Melvin will be deeply missed by his wife of over 66 years: Erna Anderson of Keene, NH; children: Ray Anderson and his wife Anne Marie of Keene, NH, Neal Anderson and his wife Debbie of Winchester, NH, Larry Anderson and his wife Kari of Wrens, GA, and Karen Anderson-Byrd and her husband Jeff of Callahan, FL; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters: Lorene Anderson-Tompkins of Hopkinton, MA and Leah Anderson-Gibson and her husband Warren of Bernardston, MA.

He was predeceased by an infant sister and brother-in-law, Arnold Tompkins.

Calling hours will be held at Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH on Saturday, February 8, 2020 with visitation from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. A service will begin at 12:00.

Burial will take place at a later date at Westview Cemetery in Lexington, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be made in Mr. Melvin Anderson's name to Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431 (www.HCSServices.org).