U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War
Published March 28, 2019
NORTH READING — Carl J. A. Anderson Jr., 89, of North Reading and formerly of New Haven, Conn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Woodbriar of Wilmington.
Born in New Haven on October 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Carl J. A. and Bergliot (Carlson) Anderson. He was a graduate of Hill House High School in New Haven and Lowell Technological Institute in Lowell, Mass. Carl was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was an Airman First Class and he served from 1950 to 1954. Carl was an engineer for AVCO/Textron in Wilmington for 40 years. He was a resident of North Reading for over 62 years.
Carl was a soft spoken, compassionate person who was patient and dedicated to his work and family. He liked playing and coaching ice hockey. Carl enjoyed sailing with his wife Muriel off the coast of New England for decades. He loved listening to jazz and classical music.
Family members include his loving wife of 67 years, Muriel F. (Way) Anderson; loving sons, David C. Anderson and his wife Laura and Peter L. Anderson and his wife Kathleen; four grandchildren, Jennifer LeMasurier and her husband David, Stephen Anderson and his wife Sherie, and Kristina and Kyle Anderson; six great-grandchildren, Gregory, Jeffrey, Bradley and Katie LeMasurier, and John and Lucas Anderson.
His funeral was held on Wednesday, March 27 at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Calling hours were held on Tuesday, March 26. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. To leave an online condolence, visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
