Karl H. Anderson Jr.

FITZWILLIAM, NH – Karl H. Anderson Jr, 70, of 40 Keene Avenue, died peacefully Monday evening, August 29, 2016 in Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

He was born in Worcester on April 25, 1946, son of the late Karl H. and Katherine (Savage) Anderson and had lived in Fitzwilliam for many years.  He was a former resident of Shrewsbury, MA.  Karl was a graduate of Quinsigamond Community College and Coyne Electrical College.

Karl proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.  Following his military service, Karl worked for National Grid as a supervisor of overhead lines until his retirement.  His hobbies were fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.  He was a member of Eugene M. Connor Post #193 American Legion in Winchendon.

He leaves his wife, Rosalie A. (Webster) Anderson;  his children, Nichole Anderson of Blackstone, MA and Eric Anderson of Worcester; three grandchildren, Kayla Anderson, Jake Anderson and Dylan Anderson; three sisters, Patricia Allen of Templeton, Janice Morgan of Gardner and Barbara Gross of Justin, TX; a brother, Kevin Anderson of Worcester; three stepchildren, Garth P. Thompson of Plymouth, NH, Bridgette M. Thompson of Lowell and Gwendolyn M. Thompson of Worcester; one step grandson, Brendon Thompson and several nieces and nephews.  A brother, James Anderson, preceded him in death.

Military funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 2 P.M. in Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon.  The Rev. Francis A. Roberge will officiate.

Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 preceding the funeral.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

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