1920 – 2003

RUMFORD – Robert D. “Bob” Anderson, 83, died Monday, Aug. 18, at the Rumford Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Rumford area, he formerly resided on Cumberland St. and was presently living at the Rumford Community Home.

He was born in Auburn, on March 9, 1920, a son of William and Ruth (Penley) Anderson, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford Class of 1938.

He worked in the finishing department of Boise Cascade Paper Co. in Rumford until retirement in the early 1980’s after more than 40 years.

“Bob” was a member of the Rumford United Methodist Church, Boise Cascade Paper Co. 25 & 40-Year Club, former member and past officer of the Rumford Maine Lodge 862, B.P.O.E.

His only survivors are distant relatives.

He was predeceased by his parents; and a brother, Everett Anderson.


Copy the Story Link

Share your condolences, kind words and remembrances below. You must be logged into the website to comment. Subscribers, please login. Not a subscriber? Register to comment for free or subscribe to support our work.

Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.