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Anita Frank Payson
1926 - 2025
Anita Frank Payson
1926 - 2025
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BORN
1926
DIED
2025
Anita Payson Obituary
Born on August 25, 1926 in Berlin, Germany, Anita's early life was shaped by profound historical events. As a child, she was sent on the Kindertransport to Scotland to escape the rise of Hitler. After three years apart, she was reunited with her parents, Trude and Martin, in London during the Blitz. In 1941, the family immigrated to New York, where Anita began a new life in America.
She later met and married Stanley, with whom she raised three children. Anita dedicated herself to her family and played an active role in her Jewish community. She served as Sisterhood president and contributed to the United Jewish Appeal.
In her later years, Anita lived in Florida before moving to Gaithersburg during the COVID pandemic in order to be closer to family. A talented baker and lifelong crafter, she brought warmth and joy everywhere she went through her creativity, care and kindness.
Anita's life was a testament to resilience, devotion, and enduring love. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew her.
A funeral service will be held at the Garden of Remembrance Chapel in Clarksburg, MD on Monday, April 7th, at 1pm with interment to follow at Garden of Remembrance. Shiva will be held at the Hornstein Residence Monday and Tuesday evenings, beginning at 6:30pm.
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Michael Abraham
April 9, 2025
I knew Anita very late in my life by pure conicidence: After retirement I started to search the history of my large family originated from the small town of Allenstein, Germany. Unexpectedly at Google Books I discovered the novel: "Danger on my doorstep -The Anita Powitzer Story", by Linda Shubert. The book starts with a story about my Grandfather Isidor Abraham. Right after WW1 he hosted a young salesman - Martin Powitzer. Martin fell in love to Trude, Isidors youngest daughter. Martin married Trude and they moved to Berlin. The couple had a daughter Anita, born 25 August 1926 in Berlin.
I searched for the author of the novel at LinkedIn. It turned out that Linda is the daughter of my cousin Anita! What a miracle. Within a couple of hours Anita invited me. We flew to Washington and met Anita for the first time: A very energetic and smart lady, full of love for her large family.
Very early in her life at the age of 12 Anita experienced the Kristallnacht. Her school, the famous Theodore Herzl School in Berlin was burned by the Nazis and the shop of her father Martin was looted.
Anita´s parents decided to send her by the Kindertransport to England without being sure to meet her ever again. Anita´s parents were lucky to get a visa to England a couple of weeks before the outbreak of WW2. The family had to wait for two more years for the US visa. This way they experienced the Blitz - another trauma. I am sure that these events Anita experienced at a very young age made her so resilient.
Anita helped me to understand the history of my family´s life. Her impressive memory revealed many details I didn´t know.
I am telling Anitas story in my talks to German Highschool students at the Holocaust Remembrance Day. Hopefully it makes them aware of what may happen to a country, when populists and fascists take control.
Dr. Michael and Uta Abraham
Baden- Baden
Germany
The photo shows Anita in January 1939 right before she left Berlin with the Kindertransport
Patty Garvey Regan
April 7, 2025
Through the marriage of my sister,Mary to Harry Frank,Anita´s son,our families melded.I know I speak for my siblings´ families when I say that Anita has been a positive force in our lives. Blessings galore to Anita´s loved ones.
Karen James
April 7, 2025
Spending time in person or on the phone with Anita was always so wonderful. We will miss her. Karen and Jimmy.
Maryanne Gunther Hill
April 6, 2025
Mary Clare, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this very difficult time. May you cherish the memories that surround you with joy and hold them tightly.
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