Arthur Lee “Art” Anderson, 85, passed away May 6, 2025, at New Hampshire’s Cheshire Medical Center, surrounded by family. Art was a well-known folk artist and a proud member of the League of NH Craftsmen.

While he grew up in Hopkinton, he was a longtime resident of Marlow, New Hampshire, where he enjoyed gardening, working on his whimsical creations in his workshop and spending time with his family. In 1999, Art represented New Hampshire at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington, D.C., and Celebrate NH in 2000. His work has been shown in art galleries nationwide and at the annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair in Sunapee. Art spoke to school classes about his craft and operated the “kids” tent at the Craftsmen’s Fair, where he cut out simple animals for the children to take home with them. Art had many good friends in Marlow and around New England, especially his next-door neighbor, John Thayer, who was always there to lend a helping hand.

Art is survived by his wife, Pat, of Marlow; his children, Pam Varnum, David (Nancy) Anderson, Daniel (Lisa) Anderson and Polly (Eric) Rawlings; and his stepdaughters, Kathy (Dave) Rice and Laura (Darren) Honey. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Kayden and Jacob Anderson, Devon Erskine, Kayla Anderson, Sarah and James Rice, and Evelyn, Isabelle and Avery Honey. Art also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank everyone at the Walpole Clinic in New Hampshire and at Cheshire Medical Center for their care of Art, and the kindness shown to family members during his short illness.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time at the convenience of the family.

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