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Elaine Anderson
February 26, 2019

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West Baldwin - Elaine M. Anderson, 78, of West Baldwin died on February 26, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in North Conway, NH. on November 14, 1940 a daughter of Hazen and Bernice (Harrington) Wiley. She was educated in Baldwin schools and a 1959 graduate of Potter Academy in Sebago. She married Jerry Anderson on October 3, 1959.

Elaine worked as a secretary for Travelers Insurance while living in Connecticut for a few years, and later worked several years for the Town of Baldwin as a secretary in the Selectman / Treasurer's office. She worked over 25 years as Deputy Clerk at the Oxford County Registry of Deeds in Fryeburg, retiring in 2005. She also worked for 33 years as the office manager and bookkeeper for the family business, Anderson Septic Service.

Elaine enjoyed being outdoors and soaking up the sun, as well as visiting many lighthouses. She also liked going to her children and grandchildren's sporting events. One of her favorite hobbies was "shopping" with her two sisters and her cousin, Pam Howell.

Church was a very important part of Elaine's life. From early days at the First Baptist Church in East Parsonsfield which later moved to become the Hilltop Baptist Church in South Cornish. The church is now located on School Street in Cornish. She was a Deaconess for many years and also sang in the church choir. She will be sadly missed by her family as well as her large church family.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry Anderson of West Baldwin. 2 sons, Brian Anderson and wife Mary of South Hiram, and Brent Anderson and wife Robyn of Baldwin and Cornish. 2 sisters, Janet Johnston and husband Marty of Conn. and Joan Martin and husband Chet of Sebago. Her loving grandchildren: Cortney, Nicholas, Brooke, Karie, Meghan, Jacob, Kody, Jeb and Luke. Also her loving extended family and many friends.

A funeral service will be on Saturday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 17 School St., Cornish, ME. 04020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church at that address. Her burial will be in Cornish in the spring. Arrangements are with Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.mainefuneral.com

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Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home & Cremation Service
71 Maple Street (Rt 25)
Cornish, ME 04020
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