YARMOUTH — Perley E. Anderson, 81, of Yarmouth, died Jan. 31 at Mercy Hospital in Portland.

Anderson was born Dec. 7, 1931 in Portland and grew up in Yarmouth, graduating from North Yarmouth Academy.

Anderson was very active. Among his many hobbies, he enjoyed collecting and repairing jukeboxes and pinball machines.

He worked at Burnham and Morrill Co. for a number of years before being employed as an exterior sider by his brother-in-law, Donald Hale.

He was very fond of his stepdaughter, Saralyn.

Anderson is survived by his brother-in-law, Donald Hale, and his nieces and nephews, Donny, Janey, Carolyn, Debbie, and Susan. In addition, he is survived by his aunt, Rose Fortin, and her children and other cousins.

A spring burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Main St., Suite #300, Topsham, ME 04086.


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