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Melvin ‘Bud’ Anderson
1939-2024
Mellie, you will never walk alone. Love your wife
Linda.
On July 12th, 2024 at the age of 85, Melvin «Bud»
George Anderson passed away peacefully at his home on the River Road,
Churchville, with his wife Linda by his side until the
end.
Mel was born on May 18th, 1939 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia to
Alice and Mervin Anderson. As a very young man, Mel started his career
working at Sobeys warehouse on King Street in Stellarton moving to a
position of sign painter. After recognizing his creative abilities, he
moved to Eastern Sign Print division of Sobeys where he finished out
his career as a Manager in the silkscreen department. In 1999, after
44 years of hard work and employment, Mel retired from
Sobeys.
Mel enjoyed the next 25 years of his life in retirement with
his loving wife, Linda. During this time, Mel was able to fulfill two
of his lifelong dreams. The first dream was being able to travel to
watch the Detroit Red Wings play at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit,
Michigan. The second dream was also fulfilled when he travelled to
watch the New York Yankees play at the Yankee Stadium in New York
City. A special thank you goes out to his son-in-law,
Ken.
Mel loved all sports but especially baseball and hockey. In
his younger years, he played hockey in the Industrial League and later
coached and often volunteered to take on various leadership roles. In
1969, he coached a ladies’ fastball team winning the Nova
Scotia Ceilidh Pontiac Championship and the Maritime Intermediate
Fastball Championship. In 1978, he was the president of the Trenton
Fastball League. Between 1980-1990, he coached the Trenton Steeltown
Pharmacy Midget hockey team to a Highland League Championship
alongside Joe Martin and manager Bob Evans. He was also president of
the Stewarts Jackets Bantom B hockey team and President of Pictou
County Bantom B Hockey League. These are just a few of his leadership
roles.
He was a strong patriarch of his family and a good friend to
many. He was a good father/step-father who always took care of his
children and did his best to teach and guide them. He was also a
loving and proud grandfather and
great-grandfather.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Mervin and Alice
Anderson; brothers and sisters: Emma Rector (Fred), John Anderson
(Helen), Susan Kellock (Terry) and Nellie «Dena» George. He
is survived by his wife, Linda Anderson (Thompson); children: Bob
Anderson (Nicole), Nancy Marcott (Dave); step-children: Darcy Crowe,
Wendy Cornell (Ken), Aaron Crowe (Bev); grandchildren: Rob Marcott,
Joey Marcott, Jordan Anderson (Erin), Brett Anderson (Sophie), Brennan
Crowe, Kayla Dahl-Crowe (Brandon), Leah Cornell (Jake), Ryan Cornell;
and great-grandchildren: Parker Anderson, Lillie Anderson, and Jasper
Power. He will also be deeply missed by his brother, Roy Anderson
(Paula), Robin Anderson (Angie), Timmy Anderson (Patti); and sister,
June Jones (Bobby); as well as many other extended family and beloved
friends.
Cremation has taken place and no funeral is planned. A
committal service will be held for immediate family only at the
Abercrombie Cemetery. Mel wished for his grandsons, Rob Marcott, Joey
Marcott, Jordan Anderson, Brett Anderson, Brennan Dahl-Crowe and Ryan
Cornell to be named as honorary pallbearers.
A special thank-you goes out to the VON/Palliative Care
nurses and doctors for their support and kindness during Mel’s last
days. We couldn’t haven’t done it without you.
Anyone wishing to offer condolences are welcome to join the
family for a Celebration of Life on Thursday, July 18th, 2024 from 2-4
pm at the Stellarton Legion, 140 MacKay Street, Stellarton, Nova
Scotia. Refreshments will be provided. Arrangements are under the
direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
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