James Harold Anderson II

James Harold Anderson 2nd, 91, beloved partner of Valerie Plotkin, passed December 8, 2025.
James was born in Dorchester, MA. The son of James Harold Anderson 1st and Kathleen (Dunn) Anderson. He attended Bryant College and was in the Army National Guard. Jim spent most of his career in law enforcement. He was a Sargent in the Wrentham, MA police department and after retiring, he worked in private security and held a detective license.
His hobbies and activities included reading, crossword puzzles (in ink), skiing, canoeing, and playing the ukulele. He was an excellent marksman for which he received numerous trophies and metals. Though he was not a professional comedian, his humor and impressions made him the life of a party.
After retiring and traveling the country in their RV, Jim and Val settled in Florida where they have many friends. In 2024, Jim and Val came back to New England to be closer to family.
James leaves behind his partner Valerie Plotkin of 41 years, her children Jacqueline Fellows (Michael) and Robert Salamon (Liselle) and from a previous marriage, children James Anderson 3rd (Debbie) and Eileen (Anderson) Burgos (Albert). He also leaves grandchildren Derek, Megan (Justin), Ryan, Alexandra (Zachary), Bradley, Douglas, Stephen, Nicole and great grandchildren Jackson and Taylor. Additionally, James is survived by a brother Richard Anderson (Anna) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother Robert Anderson and Marylou (Anderson) Johnston.
James was surrounded by family in his final days. Nieces Debbie and Donna traveled, as well as James (Biff), Ryan and Robert to surround him with love. Jim was fortunate to have a granddaughter (Alexandra Fellows Derosia) who is a nurse, close by to monitor his care, shave his head and make sure his earring never disappeared. He also received wonderful care from the nurses and doctors at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital and Thompson House Nursing Home.
The family is grateful for the community support so in lieu of flowers, please make donations to one of the following community resources: The Brattleboro Police Department, 62 Black Mountain Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301; Thompson House Nursing Home, 80 Maple Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301; Brattleboro Memorial Hospital: Give Online to BMH at Bmhvt.org.