Newburyport, MA – Karen Jeanne Anderson, 70, of Newburyport, MA passed away on September 19, 2017, after a long illness.  She is survived by her sister Kathy Anderson (Tim Bitney), St. Paul MN; brother Gregg Anderson (Audrey Smith) of Amherst, MA; and brother Jim Anderson (Retsey) of Eagan MN; and her 5 cherished nephews, Carl, Paul, Chris, Ben, and Matt.  

Karen was a 1964 graduate of Our Lady of Peace High School in St. Paul, MN and received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1969.  After living her formative years in St. Paul, she moved to Massachusetts where she truly found her home. She was a successful business owner, and served as a board member of the YWCA of Newburyport MA where she was presented with the 2007 YWCA Volunteer Service Award.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Karen’s name may be made to Dorcus Clothing Ministry, 1 Osgood Place, Amesbury, MA 01913 or Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 North Pleasant Street, Amherst MA 01002.