Robert Anderson, 70, of Harpswell, passed away at home.
He was born in Maine on Feb. 10, 1954.
Bob was a lifelong resident of Harpswell and made the peninsula his career and passion. He began as a lobsterman working at his grandfather’s wharf, Henry Allen Seafood, as well as for himself, and digging clams whenever he could. After retiring from fishing, he attended media studies classes at the University of Southern Maine before founding and editing the Harpswell Anchor for 22 years. Throughout his time at the Harpswell Anchor, Bob was an avid supporter of the Scouts and the Harpswell Scout Hall.
He is survived by his sister, Lynn Anderson, of Sarasota, Florida; two daughters, Sara-Jane Fowler, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Nell Anderson, of Brooklyn, New York; and four grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his mother, Anne Anderson, and his father, Gareth Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Harpswell Scout Hall (PO Box 64, Harpswell, ME. 04079) or your local Scouting organization.
Private services will be held at a later date.
