Anderson, Clifton A., 81, of New Sweden, at New Sweden, on April 26, 2011. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
NEW SWEDEN – Clifton A. Anderson, 81, passed away on April 26, 2011 at home with his family by his side. Clifton was born on the family farm in New Sweden, Maine on August 8, 1929 to Anton and Dora (Larson) Anderson. Clifton attended New Sweden Schools, and later farmed with his father until he was drafted in the Army, where he served from 1952 – 1954. After his discharge from the service, he worked 20 years as a construction foreman for Brescia Construction Company. He then went to work for International Paper Company as a foreman at Blackstone Siding where he worked for 9 years after which he worked 11 years as a wood yard supervisor at Columbia Forest Products in Presque Isle. He then worked 5 years at Lane Construction until his retirement. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 136.
Clifton loved gardening, hunting and fishing. He also loved camping with his family. He was a special uncle to all of his nephews and nieces. He had special memories of them visiting on the farm when they were little so he could give them rides on the “Little Ford Tractor”.
He is survived by his wife, Irma Anderson of New Sweden, two sons, Craig and his wife Sharon Anderson of Stockholm, and Mark Anderson of New Sweden. He is also survived by his two special grandchildren, SPC Patrick Daniel Lausier and Gabriella Joy who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by two sisters, Ina Noel of Millbury, MA, Clarice Helstrom and her husband Marshall of Brewer, one brother, Gilbert “Mickey” Anderson of Millbury, MA, two sisters-in-law, Thelma Anderson of Caribou, and Francine Anderson of Madawaska Lake and Florida, one brother-in-law Fred Michaud of Florida.
In addition to his parents, Clifton was predeceased by eight sisters, Audrey Thorsen, Viola Sturgeon, Evelyn Archer, Irene Tetreault, Louise Pude, Doris Michaud, Jeannette Goranson and Rosella Anderson. He was also predeceased by four brothers, George, Andrew, Clyde and Leslie.
Friends called at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street, Caribou from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 29. Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m., Reverend James Morgan officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aroostook House of Comfort Foundation , P.O. Box 766, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
