BREMEN — Shirley Ann (Yeaton) Anderson, 79, of Bremen, passed away peacefully leaving her earthly struggles behind to be with her Savior on August 10, 2023.  

Shirley suffered a severe stroke in 1995, and later developed dementia, but still kept her faith and love for her family and friends intact during her entire battle.

Shirley was born in Damariscotta on February 24, 1944 to Virginia (Creamer) Yeaton and Stanley Yeaton. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Grace McLain, and grandfather Almond McLain.  

In her youth, she had a large, loving family around her often who doted on her and it was well deserved. She married the love of her life, Jerry Anderson, while she was a teenager, and they raised their family in Bremen in the house that she grew up in.

During her marriage she worked at a fish factory in Rockland, cleaned several homes in Bremen and Rockland, and also worked as a C.N.A. at Fieldcrest Manor Nursing Home in Waldoboro.

Shirley enjoyed reading, often times revisiting a local book barn to find something new. She enjoyed taking pictures to add to her growing photo albums, cooking for her family and friends, and going to the movies with friends to enjoy their company.

She loved the holidays, especially Christmas, and decorating her home. One of her greatest passions was music. She would often listen to earlier rock, loudly, and also 1970’s country. She went to many live concerts around the state with her friends to see some of her favorite and popular country music performers from the 70’s and early Rock singers. She was so happy to acquire a ticket see her favorite artist, Elvis, in 1977, but it never came to be.

Shirley spent a lot of her remaining years at Cove’s Edge Nursing Home after her husband Jerry became too ill to take care of her. He was a devoted husband and visited her every day.

She was well known for her loving and caring way, and her infectious smile. Many nurses and staff members grew very fond of her, and she felt the same way towards each of them. Shirley was a gift to everyone that knew her. She is finally at peace with her husband, and many other loved ones. She left her mark on this world, and will always remain loved, missed, and never forgotten.

Shirley was predeceased by her loving husband, Jerry Anderson; brothers Tommy Yeaton, Henry Wellman, and David Wellman; sister Carmen (Yeaton) Rawley.

She is survived by her three sons: 
                        Bruce Anderson and his wife Debbie of Bremen
                        Todd Anderson of Bremen
                        Gerald “Jed” Anderson and his partner Michelle of Bremen and Augusta

Grandchildren: Tasha Anderson of Bremen 
                         Trevor Anderson of Bremen
                         Todd Anderson,Jr. of Bangor
                         Sean Root of Florida
                         Nicole Anderson of Augusta

Great Grandchildren:
                            Brayden of Augusta
                            Gabrian of Augusta
                            And 3rd great grandchild due in November

Sister: Holly (Yeaton) Overlock and her husband Brad of Warren

Brothers: Brad Yeaton and his wife Roberta of Cushing
                Gary Wellman and his partner Jenny of Waldoboro

Cousin Robert Creamer and his wife Angela of Waldoboro

Many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-law’s

Friends are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation August 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro. 

A graveside service will be held August 17, at 2 p.m., at Hillside Cemetery in Bremen.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home in Waldoboro.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.hallfuneralhomes.com