Lester Anderson, 64 of Newcastle, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 4, 2026, with his wife and family by his side.  Born on November 5, 1961 in Boston, MA, he was the son of Theodore L. and Priscilla (Koehling) Anderson.

Lester began working on the water as a young boy with his father; clamming, musseling and fishing. He spent most of his childhood in Sebasco, ME and attended Phippsburg Elementary School and Lincoln Academy.

Lester was a hard working man with many talents and the know how to get things done.  He rebuilt diesel engines, worked on heavy trucks and equipment, restored boats, harvested mussels, scalloped, tuna fished, dragged, cut wood, repaired and built docks and wharfs, built, launched and hauled floats, gill netted and purse seined pogies, and drove trucks.  

Lester was a deep thinker and a big problem solver with a quiet and calm presence.  He was a good husband, father, grandfather (affectionately called “Grumpy”) and good friend to many people.

Besides his parents, Lester was predeceased by two brothers, William “Willy” Alexander, and Warren “Wardy” Alexander; as well as his step-daughter, Hope Horning.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Anderson; children, Amanda Drake, Sara Koehler and husband Joshua, Allan Walker, Katie Willard and William Lester Anderson; step-daughter, Angela Nickerson and husband Timothy; brother, Joe Anderson and wife Brenda; sister-in-law, Melissa Alexander; step-brother, Donald Genthner; step-sisters, Susie and Maria; sisters-in-law, Amber Albert and husband Larry, and Loretta Little and husband Stan; grandchildren, Madison, Lilly, Grace, Tyler, Lexie, Nathan, Kylee, Stone, Brooke, Pebbles, Coral, Sandi, Rocky, and Cliff; great-granddaughter, Charlette; uncles and aunts, Bloss and Glenda Koehling and Virgil Anderson; and nephews, nieces and many cousins, including Donny, Mark, Skidder and Norman Koehling.  He will forever be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Lester’s life will be held from 3:00-6:00pm, on Friday, January 30th at the Bath American Legion, 200 Congress Avenue, Bath, ME.  May God Rest Lester’s Soul in Peace.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for his family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.