John Doig Anderson, 91, passed away on June 15, 2021 in Binghamton, New York.
John was born in Upminster, England to Albert and Isabel on December 31, 1929. He graduated from the University of London and had a brief tour as an officer in the Royal Air Force.
John is survived by Margaret, his loving wife of nearly 65 years. He was the proud father of three sons: Paul, wife Jane, and granddaughters Kate and Claire; Stephen, fiancé, Ketevan; and Olin, wife Dianne, granddaughter Lara and grandson Lucas. John leaves behind nieces and nephews around the world who remember their uncle with great fondness. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ena, and his brother Kenneth.
After working as an aeronautical engineer in England, he emigrated with his family to the United States in 1967 when he joined Link Flight Simulation Division (Singer Corporation) in Binghamton, New York. John was actively involved in the marketing and sale of simulators and as part of his responsibilities, he was one of the first American businessmen to visit China. He later transferred to General Electric in Daytona Beach where he continued his passion for aviation simulation. He later started his own firm where he was a consultant to a UK-based simulation firm. Above all, John loved bringing his international clients back to the house to enjoy Margaret’s wonderful dinners. These occasions over the many years provided many wonderful memories that will be cherished forever.
Upon retirement, John served as President of his Home Owners Association where he earned tremendous respect for his leadership and many improvements to the community. He had a zeal for travel, arising from his early days as a mountaineer, which evolved into a passion for cruising the Caribbean with Margaret. John had an enduring love of science, history, philosophy, and nature and was frequently found in his garden taking care of his much-prized orchids. To his family, John was always the “Brain of Britain” who always had the answer to any question. After spending more than 30 years in Ormond Beach, Florida, he and Margaret decided in 2019 to return to Binghamton to be closer to their family.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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