Frank C. Anderson Sr., 71, passed away Sept. 25, 2025 at his home in Boothbay.

Beloved husband, son, brother, dad, grandfather/papa, Frank was born in Brunswick on July 3, 1954, the fourth child and only son of the late Verna (White) and Walter Anderson of Richmond, Maine. 

Frank grew up in Richmond, Maine and graduated from Richmond High School class of 1972. He continued his education at Northeast Career Schools (’94).

In September 1973, Frank began his welding career at Bath Iron Works, retiring in 1989. A member of BIW’s Tiger Team Frank traveled often to Nashua, New Hampshire, Norfolk, Virginia, Waukegan, Illinois, Barcelona, Spain and Naples, Italy. 

In 1994 Frank began a second career as a Class A tractor trailer truck driver with Northeast Transport in Waldoboro. Those who knew Frank are not surprised by his “King of the Road” and “Mr. “Fix It” company recognitions. In 2002 Frank moved closer to his Boothbay home driving truck for E.M. Wood Construction of Boothbay, retiring in 2019. He finished his career driving truck and working the potato harvest with the Nightingale Farms Crew in New Limerick, Maine.

Above all he adored his wife of 40 years Marian; son Frank  Anderson Jr. (Brandie) daughter Shanna (Eric) McNeil, daughter Rachel and his beloved grandchildren, Avery Anderson, Abby (Kyle) Frazier, Christopher Simpson, Nicholas Simpson, Spencer McNeil, Madison Nichols and his great joy, great-grandson Beauman Frazier. He is also survived by his sisters Jane Grover of Topsham, Martha Tribbet of Richmond and their families. Frank will be missed by his cousins Carl (Veda) Ferris of Woolwich, Marsha of Massachusetts and his nieces and nephews with whom he had a special bond.

His much loved  in-laws; Michael and Sharon Cadrette of Michigan, Marlene and Skip Mitchell of Pennsylvania, Mark Cadrette of Ohio, Matthew and Tina Cadrette of Alabama, and Merilee and Michael Jacques of Lincoln, Maine, will remember his homemade cooking, his willingness to drive anywhere to visit and his caring, quick quip conversations.

He was predeceased by his parents, sister Cynthia, and in-laws Ronald and Barbara Cadrette. 

The family is thankful for the compassionate caring team of Dr. Rob Hunold and Brianne, the physical therapist team extraordinaire with Tim, Bryce, Heather, Wiley, Jim, Diane and Carrie. For the friendly faces of Pam Peters, Jill and Stephanie that greeted Frank at every visit. Your kindness and dedication made a difference.

On Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m., family and friends will celebrate his life at the Wilson Memorial Chapel, 49 Shore Road, Ocean Point, East Boothbay, Maine. A gathering to share stories and memories with those he loved will follow at the American Legion Hall, 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay. 

Those who wish to remember Frank in a special way, may make gifts to the Boothbay Region District Nursing Association, P.O. Box 554, Boothbay, ME 04537 or the Boothbay Region YMCA Camp K Fund (“for the kids”) P.O. Box 500, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at directcremationofmaine.com