Olive “Ollie” M. (Anderson) DeCotis

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Olive “Ollie” M. (Anderson) DeCotis, 1927-2014, passed away on July 23.

She was the daughter of Oliver and Ethel (Thatcher) Anderson. Born on All Hallows Eve, she enjoyed any and all Halloween festivities.

Ollie married Don, the love of her life in 1946 upon his return from the Pacific Theater where he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal; American Area Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Medal-10 stars and the Philippine Liberation Medal-2 stars. In later years, Ollie could always be found at the beach with her beloved sister Ethel.

She will live on in the hearts of her son, Don and daughter, Melissa.

Donations in her memory can be made to: Society of Mayflower Descendants, PO Box 3297, Plymouth, MA 02361