
MARION ELAINE SWANSTON
SWANSTON, MARION ELAINE - Peacefully, surrounded by family, at her residence on March 19, 2008, Mrs. Marion Elaine (Welles) Swanston, wife of Mr. C. Roy Swanston of Pennfield, NB. Born in Pennfield on June 1, 1920 she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Murray) Welles. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and special friend, Marion is survived by her husband, Roy; two sons, Terry (Gisele) Swanston and Kirk (Mona) Swanston both of Pennfield; one granddaughter, Stephanie Henry of St. George NB; great granddaughter, Abigail Henry; her special friends, Vernon and Colleen Spear of Pennfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Marion was predeceased by a son, Gary; one sister, Royce Barry and two brothers, Jim and Murray. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Marion was a long serving member of the Pennfield Baptist Church where she was deeply involved. She was an avid bird watcher and she enjoyed playing games on the computer which she discovered at the age of 84. She also enjoyed reading her Bible and eating out at Smittys. She was a genuine people person. Resting at the Pennfield Baptist Church from where the service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Interment will take place at the Pennfield Rural Cemetery in the spring. Visiting at the church on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB (www.stgeorgefh.ca)