Anita Louise Springer of Ottawa, Ontario passed away peacefully at 87 years of age on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Beacon Heights Retirement Residence. Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, to the late William and Louisa (Miles) Brown, she was the devoted wife of David for 61 years. Anita was the beloved mother to son, David (Daina), and daughter, Anne (Terry).
Anita was the most loving and caring Nana. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Kyra (Eli), Kyle, Jordan (Madison), and their mom, Barbara, as well as Nicholas (Alexzandria) and Sarah (Andrew). Anita was fortunate and happy to meet her great-granddaughter, Stella, this past year. She is survived by brothers Billy (Debbie), Ricky (Bev) and sisters Marie (Mike), Sheila (Blair) and Minette (Keith). Anita was pre-deceased by her loving husband as well as her sisters Valerie and Shirley.
Anita worked at Dartmouth City Hall until she started her family with Dave. She loved nothing more than keeping her house, raising her children and running a tight ship at home as a Navy wife. In her 40s, Anita went back to high school and graduated in front of her teenagers at the same school they were attending in Trenton, Ontario. A posting to Ottawa saw her going back to work at the CFB Rockcliffe Credit Union. Her final occupation was in the civil service working for DND at CFB Rockcliffe. Everyone on base knew of her sweet tooth and to go to Anita’s office for the ever-present candy on her desk. Throughout the years she volunteered her time to many organizations and finally retired at the age of 60.
Anita always maintained to be a true and proud Cape Bretoner. Her social, outgoing personality lit up any room she entered. Her favourite way to spend time in her golden years was spoiling her grandchildren at home and at the cottage.
Her memory will be forever treasured by her family, who give thanks for her kindness and generosity. She was always thinking of her family, showing them care and everlasting love.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Beechwood Funeral Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa.
Visitation will take place at Beechwood Funeral Home on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 from 1-3pm. Internment will follow with only family present.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Livre de visiteurs
Sandra Bourgeois
Lloyd , Kathleen & family
Dave ,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. You will miss your Mom terribly and there is no doubt you were the apple of her eye ! Hugs and prayers .
Pat and Art
Anita had the biggest, kindest heart. We will miss this beautiful soul. Love you dear friend.
Carole Walli
Dave
Sorry for your loss
Thinking of you and your family during this time
Jean Ann Benoit
My deepest condolences for your loss, I had the pleasure of knowing Anita and she was a wonderful lady.
Carol Shadbolt, and Sons Adam and Dminic
Always remembered.
Carmel Ready
My sympathy to the Springer family. I remember Anita and Dave fondly from working with them in Rockcliffe.
Colleen & Andre Longchamps
We extend our sincere condolences to the family ,never easy too loose a member of the family ,we will keep her in our prayers ,wonderful personality,missed her Casselman .
Shaun Steele
Deepest sympathies to the Springer family.
Harry an Chris Van Hees
Dave so sorry to hear about losing your mom.Lost my mom last year at 96 yr young an Chris her mom 3 months later.It hurts buddy but remember the good times rookie..Sounds like a lovely mom.....an she did raise you proper Dave...stay strong my friend
Deepest sympathies to your family. I remember her fondly.