October 10, 1943 - January 3, 2023
In Loving Memory ~
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our loving mother Dorothy, on January 3rd, 2023 in Evergreen Senior Home.
Mom was diagnosed with leukemia back in March 2022.
Predeceased by her husband Ed Swift (1999) and her 3 sisters Betty, Margaret, and Ivy.
Survived by her 3 children Stephen (Kathy), Lorraine (Alan) & Mark (Karrie) as well as Ed's children Tom (Kathy), Mary (Greg), Debbie, and Jacquie (Paul) including 13 grandchildren.
Dorothy was born on October 10th, 1943 to George and Margaret Barton in Warrington, Cheshire, England, the youngest of 5 children. She emigrated to Canada in 1966 at 23 years of age. She worked for more than 25 years as a geriatric nurse in New Westminster.
In 1986 mom married the true love of her life, Ed Swift. They retired and moved to Campbell River in 1988 and loved the friends they met and the outdoor lifestyle they had. They loved long walks through the forests and beaches around them, fishing and hunting.
When Ed passed in 1999, mom got involved with community-minded volunteer work through her church and with the legion. She worked with amazing people as they set up the soup kitchen on weekends and worked with the ladies' auxiliary at the legion. It kept her busy until her diagnosis.
On January 3rd at 11:02 p.m., mom passed away peacefully with grace and poise with Lorraine and Mark by her side. Whatever you believe, we know that Mom is with Ed and all those who passed before her, so thankful for her beautiful life.
God bless you mom.
The family would like to thank the amazing nurses at Campbell River Hospital ward 3C and the staff of Evergreen for taking such care of our lovely mom.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Campbell River Hospital or your favourite charity.