Ruth L. Anderson

Ruth L. Anderson, 89, of Wolfeboro NH, passed away peacefully Friday, July 19th, 2019 following a long battle of declining health.

Ruth was born in Meriden CT in August 14th 1930 to Lewis and Hildur (Petersson) Lake. She was a graduate of Meriden High School Class of 1948. Following graduation Ruth worked at Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford. She worked there until an opportunity became available to work in Meriden at the Home Bank. Ruth continued working in the banking industry in a variety of capacities till her retirement from Central Bank for Savings (Now, Wells Fargo) Ruth's favorite position was on the teller line. There she was able to meet and work with the people in the town she grew up in and loved.

Ruth was a lifetime member of Augustana Lutheran Church. Here she served in many capacities including, Stewardship, Alter Guild, and singing in the choir just to name a few. In 1995 when Augustana closed its doors, Ruth transferred her membership to Immanuel Lutheran Church. There she continued to serve in capacities that she felt called to do. Ruth's love of music always returned her to the choir, even when the music got a "Little to modern" for her.

Ruth enjoyed several different activities throughout her life time. She did many different types of crafts, Sewing, Needle Point, and Knitting. When she retired she spent much of her time knitting sweaters for the Guide Post project "Knit for Kids". She made untold number of sweaters for that organization. Another of Ruth's favorite things to do was travel. She made trips to Iceland, Finland, England, Sweden, Norway, Australia, and several to New Zealand, not to mention the places in the USA that she traveled too. It seemed as though that she always had a bag packed ready to go on the next venture.

Ruth was pre-deceased by her husband of 61years, Robert F. Anderson in January 2016. Ruth leaves behind her sons, David Anderson and his wife Marleen of Sanbornton NH, and Donald Anderson and his wife Debbie of Berlin CT; Grandsons Daniel Anderson and his wife Stephanie of Luke Air Force Base Phoenix AZ, Matthew Anderson and his wife Hallie of Herriman UT; Great-Grandchildren, Caulen and Harper Anderson; Brother-in-law Carl Anderson and his wife Vilma of Vernon CT; Sister-in-law Shirley Zatkalik of Burlington NC; Sister-in-law Margaret Heide of Webster MA along with several Nieces and Nephews.

Ruth also leaves behind a brother, Ronald E. Lake and his wife Kay and their children; Debbie and her husband John Elliott; Sarah Lake and David Lake and his wife Darcy; Along with several Nieces and Nephews all residing in Auckland New Zealand.

A memorial service will take place on August 16th 2019 at Immanuel Lutheran Church 164 Hanover Street (On the corner of Cook Ave and Hanover) at 10:00 AM. Following the service, Ruth's internment will take place at Walnut Grove Cemetery. A luncheon to celebrate Ruth's life will take place at Violi's Resturant following her internment.

Memorial contributions, in honor of Ruth, can be made to a local Alzheimers chapter, or Hospice agency.