SWINK, Edith Mary – 90, Resident of Yarmouth, passed softly into the light on January 25, 2012, at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Ms. Swink was born on October 23, 1921, in Church Point, Nova Scotia. She moved to the United States as a young lady to pursue her dreams and live life to the fullest. Ms. Swink returned to Church Point in 1973 to care for her son and eventually retired in her cottage by the ocean, for through her adventures she always felt Nova Scotia was her place of heaven on earth. Ms. Swink is survived by her son, David Swink (Leona), Yarmouth; grandson, Morgan, Yarmouth; and brother, Charlie Thibodeau (Marian), Digby. Ms. Swink is predeceased by daughter, Susan Chisholm,Virginia; mother, Fibi Marie Thibodeau, Digby; sister, Margaret Leblanc, Church Point; and brother, Gustave Thibodeau, Digby. At Ms. Swink’s personal request no public service will be held. Her ashes will be released during a private ceremony at sea allowing her spirit to travel the world and be free as she was in life. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yarmouth. Donations in Ms. Swink’s memory may be made to Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Please send condolences to P.O Box 168 Hebron, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, B0W 1X0 or email to dswink73@hotmail.com. Furthermore, on-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net