Obituary of Wilma Swann

Swann, Wilma Elizabeth (n�©e Patterson) Passed away peacefully at Henley House on January 2, 2012 in her 85th year. Wilma was the youngest child of Joseph and Annie Patterson of Chesley, Ontario. She is pre-deceased by her parents, her four brothers and her beloved husband, Allan. She was the devoted mother of David Swann (Joan Spowart), Judy Swann (Eric Tolton) and Michael Swann (Edith Matay-Swann), and a loving grandmother to Heather Swann, Cheryl Wilson (Joshua Wilson), Arwen Tolton, Graeme Tolton (PatriciaTolton) and Trevor Swann. She was also the great grandmother of Daniel, Nicholas and Julia. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought sunshine to her life. Before illness overshadowed their lives, Wilma and Allan traveled extensively. Their travels took them from Fiji to Yellowknife; not bad for a country girl from Chesley! Wilma was a master of sewing clothes, and the baker of "the best ever" apple pies and (to Graeme's delight) date squares. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 11a.m - 1p.m., at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton St., St Catharines, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.dartefuneralhome.com. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.