Joseph Brown Anderson

Joseph Anderson Obituary

Joseph Brown Anderson, 70 OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- Joseph B. Anderson, 70, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness on March 19, 2009, with his family by his side. Joseph was born and raised in Scarborough, the son of Ruth and Rudolph Anderson. He graduated from Scarborough High School in 1957 and then went on to graduate from Maine Maritime Academy in 1960. Joe sailed, as third officer for: U.S. Lines, Mobile Oil, Standard Oil and Grace Lines. He owned and operated a fishing vessel with his cousin David Jordan and fished commercially out of Portland. He then worked as a lobsterman for the next 40 years out of Pine Point, passing the knowledge of the business down to his son Jeff. Joe had a passion for all sports and loved to spend time in the Florida Keys sports fishing with friends and family. He also loved to travel. Joe especially enjoyed spending time with his family and found much joy in his grandchildren. Joseph is survived by his wife Beth Anderson of 46 years; daughter Jennifer Anderson and son Jeffrey Anderson; seven grandchildren, Caroline, Julia, Molly, Quinn, Joseph, Audrey and David; his brother Rudy and wife Kathy Anderson and their children; and brother-in-law Alan Graves and family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Joe's nurse, Danielle Harris, for her loving care of Joe the past three years. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2009, at the Blue Point Congregational Church, 236 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough. Arrangements made by the Hobbs Funeral Home, 671 U.S. RTE 1, Scarborough 207-883-5599. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southern Maine or St. James School in Biddeford. Joseph Brown Anderson

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Mar. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Anderson

15 Entries

Chick Simonds

March 25, 2009

To the Anderson Family:
We lived across the street from Joey and his brother Buddy (Rudy Jr.) in Pine Point. Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Joey. He was a few years older than me, but his athletic heroics were well known. Few people might remember that Joey was a member of the first Little League All-Star Team from Maine to go to the Little League World Series, in 1951.

Chick Simonds, Deerfield, IL.

Carol Combes

March 24, 2009

Dearest Beth: My thoughts & Prayers go with you.We have special memories from Houghton Hall at WJC. The Best of everything to you and your family for all the support you gave to Joey over the years.

Tina Labbe

March 22, 2009

Beth, Jenn and Jeff:
My deepest sympathies go out to you all, Joey was a wonderful person who brought years of memories to many.

Cindy and Andy Boyt

March 22, 2009

Beth, Jeff and Jen,
Our deepest sympathy at your time of loss. Joey was a character and symbol of fishing tradition in Scarborough. We all have fond memories of him. He will have a special place in our hearts and stories of Pine Point fishing. Our sincere sympathies and love to you.
Cindy, Andy and Brian Boyt

Joseph Foss

March 21, 2009

Beth and family, my heart goes out to you in this time of great sadness. We can take solace in knowing that Joe is now in a place free of pain. I regret very much in not being able to see Joey again before his passing. We were close pals at Rocky Hill school, oh so many years ago.

Joe Foss (Panama City, Panama)

Ginger Frank

March 20, 2009

I wish I would have known Joey longer than his final 3 years, however I'm grateful for the opportunity to know such a strong and special man. He must have been an amazing lobsterman who handed such knowledge and values down to Jeff. My thoughts remain with all of you.
Lovingly,

Bill Stevens

March 20, 2009

To the Anderson family,

I was sorry to receive the sad news. I grew up with Joe in our neighborhood in Westbrook until he moved to Scarborough at about the age of 10. All of us who grew up with him there remember him fondly and of the early years of sledding on Longley Road in winter and baseball in the summer. My sincerest condolences to the family.

Rich Redmond

March 20, 2009

jeff and familly ,joe will be sadly missed he was a class act ,he led by example and it was a honor knowing him, i know him and my dad are up in heaven solving all the world problems ,,may his spirit live on . rich

Marty & Sue Macisso

March 20, 2009

Beth, Jeff and Jan. Our hearts go out to you at this hour of your sadness , We hope now Joe is in a better place. We are in Florida and will not be able to attend the services. God Bless.

Bruce Libby

March 20, 2009

Dear Beth,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Joe was a best friend and fun loving Scarborough '57 classmate of mine. I have many great memories of our times together and will long remember our last class reunion and our laughter over things we did in our youth. My heartfelt prayers to you.

Charlie Briggs - MMA Class of 1960

March 20, 2009

Sorry to learn of Joe's passing. While it has been many years since we have seen each other, I always enjoyed our years together at M.M.A. My deepest sympathy.

Jack Anderson

March 20, 2009

Beth, Jeff, and Jen,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your families. We found "Cousin Joe" after his dad died and it seemed we had been "best friends" since childhood. The brief time that remained in our renewed friendship passed by much too quickly. Joe was and always will be a hell of a guy. My only regret is that our renewed friendship was so brief. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We are away in Florida until April and will miss the memorial service, but Joe will remain my friend, and be in our thoughts forever. Jack and Laura Anderson

Alison Jortberg Brady

March 20, 2009

Dear Beth, Jen and Jeff,

I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a fun-loving man with many wonderful qualities. It was always a pleasure to see him over the years. I have many fond memories of spending time at the motel hanging around with Jen and always welcomed by Joey and Beth! I hope that your memories will comfort you over time. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Donna Bryant

March 20, 2009

Beth and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. It has been a long journey for Joey but he is home now and the suffering is over. I pray you will find peace and may God bless you all for your loving care.

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