New Glasgow, NS
May 18, 1939 - July 12, 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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