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An Appreciation: Anne Kremer

Anyone who spent time with Anne Kremer knew that they were in the company of a force of nature, and a force for good. She was generous, amusing, and deeply committed to the causes of her life: civil rights, social justice, and, to the lasting benefit of our town, affordable housing.

Anne and Bill Kremer moved to Lakeville in 2006 to be near their son Joe, who worked at Hotchkiss. Joe moved away, but Anne and Bill stayed on. Anne, who had a career as a social worker and then had a bookstore in Lakeland, Florida, soon joined the Salisbury Housing Committee. She led that organization for 10 years, and transformed it. SHC will soon have 49 affordable rental homes.

Anne lost her husband and then her son in recent years, and her body was failing her. She moved to California in January to live near her daughter Sarah, and passed away suddenly last month.

Anne Kremer inspired all who worked with her. She was excellent company, whether it was the book club or a housing meeting. We will miss her wry humor and deep friendship.

Peter Halle

Salisbury

Lakeville Journal

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