Mary Irene Swan

Swan, Mary Irene ~ With all the love and support of her precious family, Irene passed peacefully from this world with dignity to join her beloved husband Jim on Sunday, August 29, 2010 at the St. Catharines General Hospital. Irene and Jim were married at St. George's Church in 1931 and raised their family in Grace Anglican Church, where she was a member of the Women's Service Club where she performed in many minstrel shows. Many people will remember her and Jim working with their white aprons in the lunch counter they ran on the corner of Welland and Niagara for many years. Saturdays were special times when she would do her home baking and bring in rhubarb and apple pies. Sadly missed but forever grateful for the extra long life she was granted. Her family will always have wonderful memories of all the good times, playing password only two weeks ago with her grandkids. Going to birthday parties (Karlie), barbecues at Brockton and bingo's on Wednesday evenings. She lived her life to the fullest and fought to the end for her independence.