Anne Christina Anderson

At Ottawa, Ontario on September 27th Anne Christina Anderson died peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her partner Jim Mitchell, sisters Helen (Konstantin), and Frances (James), her brother James (Rosa), niece Nadia (Markku) and nephew Austin (Lucy). She was predeceased by her parents Ann and Robert Anderson.

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Tina grew up in Toronto, Ontario after her parents emigrated from England in the mid 1950’s. For over 50 years she worked both behind the scenes and with the public in libraries and archives in Toronto and Ottawa. She graduated with a Library Arts Certificate from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute in 1975 and with a Higher National Diploma in Paper Conservation, Library and Archives at Camberwell College of Arts (London) in 1990. She worked at the National Library and Archives of Canada and for many years at the Sunnyside branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Towards the end of her working life, Tina derived much satisfaction from her work at Homebound Services at the downtown branch of the Ottawa Public Library.

At home she enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, knitting, photography, and reading. In later years she volunteered at The Good Companions in Ottawa and at her housing co-op.

Tina will be remembered for her kind and gentle nature, her lively sense of humor, her devotion to those she loved, and the courage with which she faced the challenges of her life.

A celebration of life will be organized and announced next year.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Christina's name to the Good Companions of Ottawa:

Good Companions of Ottawa