Karlene J. Anderson

Karlene (Kay) Jean Anderson passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, in Beford, NH, with her family by her side.

Born on June 11, 1933, in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of Eugene and Ethel (Johnson) Skoldberg.

Kay attended schools in Weehawken, NJ, where she spent most of her childhood. After high school, she attended Barrington Bible College in Barrington, RI where she earned her bachelor’s degree in childhood education.

Karlene married her husband, Helge (Sam) Anderson and remained happily married until his passing in February of 1986.

She was a naturally gifted painter and loved to spend time creating works of art. Kay also loved watching as many animal shows as she could on television.

She was a kind and loving person who made the people in her life very happy. Her family was very important to her.

Kay is predeceased by her loving husband, Sam Anderson, and her sons: Daniel Deane Shedd and Lawrence Eugene Shedd.

She is survived by her daughter, Deb Anderson, (Nancy), their children: Ryan (Molly) and Katharine-Lee (Timothy). She is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Roxanne Shedd and Jeanette Shedd, their children: Danielle (Dan), Jeremy (Kate), Peter (Christine), Haley (Joseph) and Tessa, her former daughter-in-law, Judy Shedd, grandson: Eli (Anna), in addition to many great-grandchildren and one recent great-great grandchild.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday June 14, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Blossom Hill Cemetery, located at 207 N. State St., Concord, NH 03301, with Susan Gordon officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial contribution to Bedford Hills Nursing Home and Brookhaven Hospice, where Kay was exceptionally cared for. The family extends their deepest gratitude for the kindness, love, and care provided to Kay and the family over these past couple years.