Obituary of Axel Anderson

ANDERSON, Axel Leonard Anderson, age 87, of Freedom, NH formerly of Weston, CT and Charlestown, RI, passed away on Monday (January 16, 2012) from natural causes. He was the son of the late Axel and Ellen Anderson, and the husband of Beatrice "Bea" Schea Anderson. He spent much of his life volunteering his time and talents with enthusiasm, a smile, a song and was most happy when spending time with his family, friends and church. Len grew up in Manchester, CT graduated from Manchester High, is a veteran of WWII and worked for IBM for 38 yrs He was a lifelong Lutheran and was involved with Camp Calumet Lutheran in Freedom, NH since its inception. In addition to Camp Calumet he volunteered his time at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Westport, CT and Charlestown Senior Center, Public Library, Tourist Center and St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Charlestown, RI. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Bea; his children, Nels, Carl and his wife Cheryl, and Janet and her husband Greg Greenwood. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Krista and her husband William McNamara, and Peter Greenwood. He is also survived by his sister Vivian Linger and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Arthur. A Memorial service/Celebration of Life will be held at Camp Calumet Lutheran, Freedom, NH on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2pm. Reception to follow. The pastors of Lutheran Church of Nativity will officiate. Internment at the memorial garden on Jackman's Ridge at Camp Calumet will take place at a future time. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Camp Calumet Lutheran, PO Box 360, West Ossipee, NH 03890 Len's constant humming, singing and sense of humor will be greatly missed by many