Anderson, Byron A., 53, Westmanland, in Caribou, August 23, 2008. A graveside service will be conducted at 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Westmanland Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
WESTMANLAND – Byron A. Anderson, 53, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 23, 2008, at a Caribou hospital. He was born August 17, 1955 in New Sweden, the son of Alden and Rita (Lapointe) Anderson. Barney was a graduate of the Caribou High School class of 1974 and then he earned a degree in automotive mechanics from Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. Following his education he traveled to Alaska to build homes and then returned to Maine to work as an electrician for County Electric for thirty years. He was a skilled craftsman and took great pride in his work. Barney was a loving and supportive husband and father. He enjoyed being a part of the community and being with friends.
He is survived by his wife of over twenty-two years Patricia (Cochran) Anderson and their son Ethan Anderson both of Westmanland, three siblings; Steve Anderson and his wife Cindy, Bub Anderson and his wife Kristie all of New Sweden, Alice Burdette and her husband Rod of Hanover, PA, a mother-in-law Elizabeth Cochran of Woodland, a brother-in-law Ron Cochran and his wife Carolyn of Acton, MA. He will also be remembered by two nephews; Nathan Anderson and Ronald Cochran, a niece Sarah Cochran, and a special cousin Natalie (Coffey) Fopianni and her husband Greg.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother-in-law Mark Cochran.
A graveside service will be conducted 5 p.m. Wednesday August 27, 2008 at the Westmanland Cemetery. After the service the family invites all to a celebration of Barney’s life at the residence 1157 Westmanland Rd. Westmanland, ME. In lieu of flowers an educational fund has been established to support Ethan’s college education which was very important to Barney (In care of Patricia Anderson 1157 Westmanland Rd., Westmanland, ME 04783.) Arrangements in care of Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home 11 Clover St., Caribou, ME 04736. Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.lancastermorgan.com
