WOODLAND - Barbara M. Anderson, 80, died June 14, 2009, in Caribou. She was born May 26, 1929, in Woodland, the daughter of Albert and Elvin (Ward) Haines. Our mom was a devoted wife and mother. Barb was a great cook who loved to entertain. She enjoyed family and friends. She loved to read, do crafts and play cards, and especially loved her home at Madawaska Lake. She was a member of Lister-Knowlton Post No. 9389 VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Perkins-Plourde Post No. 136 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Roland A. Anderson of Madawaska Lake; a son, Donald E. Anderson and his wife, Marie, of New Sweden; a daughter, Nancy Brewer and her husband, Jim, of Presque Isle; three brothers, Albert Haines and his wife, Lois, Ronald Haines and his wife, Joan, and Alan Robert Haines and his wife, Sandra; two sisters, Brenda Haines and Van Haines; her grandchildren, Kristi Lee Brewer, Chad Brewer and his wife, Lisa, Angela Anderson and her fiance, Norman Burby, Eric Anderson and his wife, Megan, Faith Anderson and her husband, Jared, and Lance Anderson and his wife, Tanya; great-grandchildren, Justin, Mia, Aimon, Tanner, Anna and Ava; many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Pam Downing Johnson. She was predeceased by a son, Roland Anderson Jr.; and three sisters, Hilma Downing, Jean Haines and Susan Haines. The family thanks the many caregivers of the Maine Veterans' Home for the excellent care and compassion of not only our mom and wife, but also the many residents who count on them. At Barb's request, graveside committal services will be held 11 a.m. June 18 at the Northern Maine Veterans' Cemetery, Caribou, with the Rev. Gordon Compton officiating. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Barb may do so to the Maine Veterans' Home, Caribou. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. For an online register, please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.