Virginia S. Anderson
November 26, 1950 ~ November 24, 2020
Portland - Virginia "Ginny" S. Anderson, age 69 of Chestnut Street, passed away at Maine Medical Center on the afternoon of November 24, 2020, after a courageous battle with an illness surrounded in love by her partner Frank DiDonato.
Virginia is the daughter of Charles H. Anderson Sr. and Hilda V. Wilson and was born in South Portland.
Virginia attended local schools and graduated from South Portland High School. After graduating she started her work career with a position at Fairchild Semiconductor, then moving on to Southern Maine Community College working in finance.; she retired in 2011.
"Ginny" held a special place in her heart for animals.
Having an open heart for any living creature; "Ginny" was a pet mom to many cats, dogs, an occasional fish and most importantly her beloved parrot.
"Ginny" adored her family, spending time with them either shopping or taking photos was especially important.
Virginia has been a special member of the DiDonato family for many years, her wonderful kind nature will be missed for all that knew and loved her.
Virginia is predeceased by her parents Charles and Hilda (Wilson) Anderson; older brother Charles Anderson, Jr.; and her parrot Kahuna.
She is survived by her loving partner Frank DiDonato of Portland; daughter Brianna DiDonato-Duran and husband Ethan of Gorham; sisters Cynthia Cassidy and husband Dennis of Naples, Donna Anderson and partner Dean Mallace of South Portland; Laurie Anderson of Portland; Branda Anderson of Raymond; brothers Kenneth Anderson and wife Diana of South Portland, Fred Anderson and wife Patty of South Portland; many nieces and nephews as well as her two cats.
Per Ginny's wishes there will be no services.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of Portland.
To view Virginia's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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I am so blessed that I got to see Virginia the last time I went to Maine 4 years ago. She invited me into her home in Portland and made homemade pizza for me and other treats. Her significant other showed me his collection of classic cars. Ginny and I often walk to school together as we lived only 5 or 6 houses away from each other. Ginny was one of my dearest childhood friends. I am so grateful I got to see her for years ago when I was in Maine. God bless
– Joyce Kennie
Sorry for the loss of Ginny Anderson she was always with the DiDonato’s for about 40 years and she will be sadly missed from all of us. Ginny would come to the outing the the family would have. She would have her camera or her video camera and filming everyone. Heaven just got another great angle. Ginny your smile will be greatly missed. Fly hi our angle and keep an eye on us until we meet again. Ginny can you tell our family that we miss them as well. Happy birthday Ginny R. I. P. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
– Robert & Mary DiDonato
Not a day will go by that you won’t be missed Aunt Ginny. Please watch over us and hug Gram and Gramp for me. Until we meet again
– Emily Cassidy
I offer my sincere condolences to Ginny’s family. She was a delight to work with at school. She always had a smile. So sad, Ed Fitzgerald
– Edward Fitzgerald
Oh Ginny, we go back a long way don’t we now… Terry and I miss you and love you… Carry on up there and take care of all the animals up there.. Mayhaps you will meet my latest ones that have passed the rainbow bridge.. Falco “mister fancy pants” and Nika.. both german shepherds we lost last year!! Hugs lady… I will always remember you as the gentle lady with the kind heart
– Cathy Tait
I loved watching Ginny feed the squirrels at SMCC … and appreciate her love of family!
– Leslie Barteaux
I am so sorry to hear that Ginny had passed away, and that she had to endure a difficult illness. She was a delight to work with. She was one of the many bright lights at SMVTI/SMTC/SMCC. Dan Abbott
– Dan Abbott
I knew Ginny from our working at Southern Maine Community College. She was always friendly, with a great smile and fun sense of humor. I wish her peace as well as her family.
– Karen Field
Ginny was a great baker. She helped to make all the cookies and desserts for my daughter’s wedding. (her niece). It was a lot of work and she was exhausted but she was so proud of what she had done. She was also well-known for all get together’s to bring the best desserts. While Ginny’s desserts maybe missed she will be missed more. I still remember the year that she bought all the nieces and nephews these one piece read pajamas they were so adorable in them. She was always doing something for the little ones.
– Gail Merritt