SWIRE, Dollie Elizabeth

August 21, 1912 – April 5, 2012 – Dollie slipped away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her 100th year. An angel on earth who touched so many lives. Beloved wife of the late Alvin. Daughter of the late Mary Baldwin. Cherished mother of Donalda Steinburg (late Delmar) and Gary Swire (Annie). Grandmother of Donna Martin (Jim Wilson), Dianne Ambeault (Mike Piccolo), Deloris Barbarie (Larry), Dale Fortier (Jerry), Delmar Steinburg (Bev Herrington), Debbie Steinburg (Gil Tournier), Karen Baker (Derrick) and Tammy Swire (Gwyneth Bird). Great grandmother of Lisa Whalen (Jay), Steven Martin (Janelle), Peter Ambeault (Patti), Adele Ambeault (Gerald Buchanan), Amy Barbarie, Jennifer Tranberg (Chris), Aaron Barbarie, Ryan Steinburg (Crystal Galbraith), Crystal Steinburg (Matt Mills), Natalie Steinburg, Michael Steinburg (Amanda), Ashley Willis, Mitchell Baker and Amanda Baker. Great great grandmother of Jarrett and Brennan Mills, Brady and Raine Whalen, Thomas, Nicholas and Annie Martin, Jonathan, Cole, Carter and Sarah Ambeault, Emma Buchanan, Delaney and Tristen Tranberg, Hannah and Aariana Barbarie, River Steinburg, Jett Mills and Corbin Steinburg. Predeceased by her siblings Benjamin, Harold, Josephine, Mabel, Genevieve and Mae. Adopted grandmother to the Harrison family. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dollie was a very humble women with a heart of gold who took great pride and joy in her entire family and the many treasured memories that they provided for her. In the later years, all 19 of her great great grandchildren inspired her to live a very fulfilling life. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 12 pm until time of service in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. Larry Burton officiating. Interment Port Findlay Cemetery. Memorial contributions made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or ARCH would be appreciated. Thank you to the 2nd floor staff at the Van Daele. A special thank you to Linda Zayet who always treated Dollie as she would her own grandmother, with respect, admiration and friendship. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.bartonkiteleyfuneralhome.com.