Rita E. Anderson, 102, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at St. Francis Home.

Rita was born November 12, 1920, in London England to Frederick and Lillian (Iverson) Stacey.  On October 21, 1944, she married Joseph B. Anderson in Bedford, England and he preceded her in death on September 17, 2001.

Survivors include her sons, Paul (Karen) Anderson of Carlisle and Joseph (Diane) Anderson of Republic; daughter-in-law, Sandy Anderson of Tiffin; sister-in-law, Wendy Stacey of Charlwood, Surrey, England; grandchildren, Becky (Joe) Dandurand, Mike (Billie Sue) Anderson, Eric (Jessica) Anderson, Carly Anderson and Corey Rhodes; three great grandchildren, Sophia Dandurand, Joseph Dandurand and Eli Anderson

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Keith Anderson; brother, Roy Stacey; and sister, Joyce Saunders.

Rita was just 19 years old and serving an apprenticeship in a clothing store in London in the Millinery Department when World War II broke out.  She was under the woman's call-up and was sent away to a barrack and then put to work in The Canteen.  Rita also was trained to put out the Incenary bombs that caused fires and eventually was sent to work in offices near her home.  Joe was sent back to the U.S in October of 1945 and Rita came to the United States with her oldest son, Keith on May 10, 1946 and lived with her in-laws until May of 1947.  Rita said "some good came out of the War, because she met her husband in England and shared 57 years together".  In 1949, Rita and Joe moved to their home on Hall Street.

Rita was a devoted member of the Church of England and enjoyed gardening, going for long walks, spending time with her family, and caring for her dog, Freddy.

Her Funeral Service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419 447-2424)  with Rev. Michael Dandurand officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 03, 2023 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice by Stein or The Humane Society of Seneca County.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.