SWIM, MARILYN JEAN (nee SAUNDERS) - Peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a short illness on October 13, 2013 at the age of 78. Loving and devoted wife of 57 years to Milton H. Swim. Beloved mother of Andrew (Gayle Ciceri), Heather Orton, Joanna (Adrian Gollner), Brad (Megan Leah) and mother-in-law to John Orton. Dear grandmother of Ashley (Paul), Andrew (Christina), Holly, Jacob, Mikaela, Grey, Owen and Evelyn. Predeceased by parents Eldon and Myrtle Saunders and infant son Gregory. Loving sister and best friend to Carol (Gordon Young) and Dale Saunders, sister-in-law to Jim, Linda, Roland, Pat, Katherine, Doris and Paul. Marilyn was beloved by her many nieces and nephews. She will also be deeply missed by her extended family and many friends. Special thank you to the loving and attentive nursing staff at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital.
Friends and Family are invited to visit at Beechwood, Cemetery and Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue (east of Vanier Parkway), Ottawa from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm on Wednesday, October 16th. A Memorial Service will be held in the Sacred Space on Thursday, October 17th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Matthias, Anglican Parish of North Dundas, 541 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester, Ontario K0C 2K0 or the Terry Fox Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. For online condolences, please visit www.beechwoodcemetery.com 613-741-9530. In the hearts of those who loved you You will always be there