Anderson, Karen Jeanne 70, of Newburyport, MA passed away on September 19, 2017, after a long illness. 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 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. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorials 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.