CUMBERLAND – Eric “Andy” Dow Anderson, 83, educator, musician and antique car hobbyist, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2021.

Born Sept. 6, 1937 in Portland, the son of Hilda D. and George H. Anderson, Andy attended Deering High School then served in the U.S. Navy, Patrol Squadron 10, based in Brunswick. After the Navy he attended the University of Maine where he received a Master of Science in Education and became an educator, teaching automotive technology at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (SMVTI).

Andy loved music and was very active in the local music community. Over the years he was involved with and played tuba and trombone in many bands including the Masons, Shriners, S.D. Warren Band, Chandler’s Band, Hofbrau German Band, Port City Philharmonic Jazz Band, Doc’s Banjo Band, and he started TubaChristmas in Maine in 1997.

Andy was active in the community and was a member of the Falmouth Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years, becoming deputy chief in his final years. His hobbies also included antique automobile restoration and events, and one of his favorites was the Skilin’s Raiders antique car breakfast runs on Sunday mornings.

He is survived by his wife, Maryann A. Anderson; sons, Jon K. and his wife Karen, James K. and his wife Barbara, Mark A. and his wife Mihku, and Joseph K.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Due to the pandemic a private service will be held for the immediate family only at this time.

Please visit http://www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to sign Andy’s online guestbook and to offer condolences.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Andy’s name to the

Alzheimer’s Association or the Portland Press Herald

Toy Fund.

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