Anderson, Rosella M., 76, New Sweden, in Van Buren, March 22, 2009. Friends may call 6-8 p.m., March 26 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
NEW SWEDEN – Rosella M. Anderson, 76, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009, at a Van Buren health-care facility after a long illness. She was born May 11, 1932, in New Sweden, the daughter of Anton and Dora (Larson) Anderson. Rosella loved to crochet and enjoyed many happy times with her nieces and nephews.
She is survived by three sisters: Clarice Helstrom and her husband Marshall of Brewer, Ina Noel of Millbury, MA, and Evelyn Archer of Presque Isle, two brothers: Gilbert "Mickey" Anderson of Millbury, MA, Clifton Anderson and his wife Irma of New Sweden. She also leaves behind three very special sisters-in-law: Irma Anderson, Francine Anderson, Thelma Anderson, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by six sisters: Audrey Thorsen, Viola Sturgeon, Irene Tetrault, Louise Pude, Doris Michaud, Jeannette Goranson, four brothers: George Anderson, Andrew Anderson, Clyde Anderson, and Leslie Anderson.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. James Morgan officiating. Interment will take place in the spring at New Sweden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those who wish may donate in Rosella's memory to the New Sweden Historical Society. Arrangements in care of Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home. Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
