Obituary for Robert Anderson
Robert (Bob) Howard Anderson, 90, of Lincolnville passed away Monday, 22 June 2020 at
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, following a very brief illness.
Bob was born in December 1929 in Waterbury, Connecticut. In his youth he resided in Maine on
Indian Island, and attended Old Town high school. He joined the United States Army, where he
served as a paratrooper in Germany. Upon his return, he became active in his community of
Pembroke, Massachusetts as a Boy Scout leader and participant in town government. In 1965,
Bob and wife Jackie bought the Indian Camp Basket Tent at Lincolnville Beach from his
Penobscot Indian grandfather, and operated the area's iconic landmark business until 1999.
Never fully embracing the lifestyle of semi-retirement, Bob and Jackie continued their business
in 2002, opening the Ducktrap Basket Shop at their home in Lincolnville, where it continued in
operation until Bob’s passing.
Bob was an avid reader, energetic and colorful story teller, and always eager to share his
knowledge and many memories of his Penobscot Indian heritage. He was also very active in the
Lincolnville community, participating in town politics and serving on the school board for many
years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends, telling tales over dinner and a glass of
wine, and sharing heartfelt laughs and tears through his many reminiscences.
He is predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline Theresa Anderson, originally of Fitchburg,
Massachusetts, who passed away in April 2011. Sadly, he has been subsequently deceased by his
daughter Lucy Sanel of Plymouth, Massachusetts, who passed away on 10 August 2020 after a
long battle with cancer.
Surviving are his daughter Karen (Anderson) Springford and her husband Joseph Springford of
Newton, New Hampshire; son Steven Holohan and his wife Jennie Holohan of Vallejo,
California; and son Mark Holohan and his wife Jeanne Holohan of Winchester, Virginia.
There are no plans for a funeral or memorial service at this time. Donations can be made in the
deceased’s name to the charitable organizations noted in the following tribute from Bob’s
brother and sisters.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, following a very brief illness.
Bob was born in December 1929 in Waterbury, Connecticut. In his youth he resided in Maine on
Indian Island, and attended Old Town high school. He joined the United States Army, where he
served as a paratrooper in Germany. Upon his return, he became active in his community of
Pembroke, Massachusetts as a Boy Scout leader and participant in town government. In 1965,
Bob and wife Jackie bought the Indian Camp Basket Tent at Lincolnville Beach from his
Penobscot Indian grandfather, and operated the area's iconic landmark business until 1999.
Never fully embracing the lifestyle of semi-retirement, Bob and Jackie continued their business
in 2002, opening the Ducktrap Basket Shop at their home in Lincolnville, where it continued in
operation until Bob’s passing.
Bob was an avid reader, energetic and colorful story teller, and always eager to share his
knowledge and many memories of his Penobscot Indian heritage. He was also very active in the
Lincolnville community, participating in town politics and serving on the school board for many
years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends, telling tales over dinner and a glass of
wine, and sharing heartfelt laughs and tears through his many reminiscences.
He is predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Jacqueline Theresa Anderson, originally of Fitchburg,
Massachusetts, who passed away in April 2011. Sadly, he has been subsequently deceased by his
daughter Lucy Sanel of Plymouth, Massachusetts, who passed away on 10 August 2020 after a
long battle with cancer.
Surviving are his daughter Karen (Anderson) Springford and her husband Joseph Springford of
Newton, New Hampshire; son Steven Holohan and his wife Jennie Holohan of Vallejo,
California; and son Mark Holohan and his wife Jeanne Holohan of Winchester, Virginia.
There are no plans for a funeral or memorial service at this time. Donations can be made in the
deceased’s name to the charitable organizations noted in the following tribute from Bob’s
brother and sisters.