I feel privileged to have known Michael. He was one of the most decent, non-judgmental, unpretentious people I have ever encountered. Top that off with a great sense of humor, an engaging conversational manner, and a genuine concern for others and you have the makings of an exceptional person. During the summer of 1980 my wife, Chris, and I visited Mike, Susan, and Christian in Seattle. They were generous with their time and hospitality and gave us one of the best weeks ever, Chris and I will miss Mike greatly as we know all others will as well. Peter Eriksen 

I remember the summer that Uncle Mike offered up anything left in the giant woodpile in front of his camp garage, and Jason and I decided to try our unskilled hands at crafting a camp picnic table.  Every few steps we would return to Mike's patio from where he would generously offer us tips, tools, demonstrations, and encouragement, "Now, you'll want to consider...."  I will always remember Mike's easy smile, patience, good humor.  Thank you, Mike, for welcoming me into the family.  Leah

Michael was nicknamed  FIDDLER because he loved to fix things-- from ball point pens in HS when he was supposed to be studying to homes in need of repair. Fiddler nicknamed me Klinger because, in his estimation,  I wore outlandish clothes.   Fiddler kept Klinger  laughing for 60 years.  I will miss you for the rest of my life!

We played a lot of games at camp. One of our favorites was hide and seek. We would hide in the woods and Michael would come close to our hiding place under a pine tree and make funny noises like  he was a little animal, We would  try to contain ourselves but eventually we’d crack up with laughter and get caught. 

I have so many stories I remember of Michael. He was a wonderful person, he was funny and kind. And so smart.
One of my favorite stories of Michael is hoking in the woods and hills around Effley. Rachel Sutter our Aunt would takes on a hiked in the woods and up the slash. I was probably 9 years old Michael was 15. He 
didn’t actually hike with us because we were too little to hang out with, but he would follow us in the woods. He was a really good tracker and we didn’t know he was following us, but when we broke out the rice crispy treats, he had to show himself because they were so yummy. 

Condolences to Susan, family and friends,
Michael will be missed here in the Croghan area. He always had a smile and gentleness about him. 
May all who knew him find comfort remembering him.
Our love 💕 to all.
Pat and Butch Bramhall 


Michael and I were friends in Watertown, New York as my brother Tom and I had a basketball court in our backyard. He was like my big brother at St Lawrence, so I of course joined Phi Sigma Kappa. Always quick with a nickname, he named me "Hamster". When we were in ROTC at St. Lawrence, I followed his path and chose Infantry as my branch. He visited me in Vietnam for a couple of days of laughter and reminiscing. My mother sent me a photo of Michael receiving his bronze star from the Watertown Daily Times which I still have. He was my hero. In our last conversation, he invited me to join him for trout fishing at his camp near Lowville.

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Michael James Anderson

May 21, 1945 – March 13, 2023

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