SWAYNE, Leeta

SWAYNE, Leeta Cynthia Ann (née Thomas) - It is with deep sadness that we announce Leeta's passing on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at the Temiskaming Hospital. Leeta was born on May 19, 1921 in New Liskeard to Allen Thomas and Fosty (née Poupore). Leeta is predeceased by her husband John Wesley Swayne; her parents Allen and Fosty as well as her brother Lloyd Thomas. Leeta is survived and deeply missed by her children Jane (John) Haines of Barrie, Ron (Claudette) Swayne of Coniston, Judy (Bob) Bresee of Porcupine and Allen (Rachelle) Swayne of Iroquois Falls. Dearly loved by her grandchildren Rusty (Tina) Haines, Craig (Sherri) Swayne, Brad (Jana) Haines, Heather (Glenn) Nixon, Tanya (James) McKay, Jeff Bresee (Laura), Chris Swayne, Erin Bresee, Carolyne (Christopher) Cornthwaite and Kim Swayne (Trevor); her cherished great grandchildren Angelina, Julianna and Braxton Haines, Joshua McKay, Kalynde and Seth Swayne, Bryston Nixon and Michael Haines; as well as her dear brother Bill Thomas of Thornloe. Family will welcome friends at the MONETTE & FRENCH FUNERAL HOME (450 Government Road West, Kirkland Lake, ON., P2N 3L1) on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 10:00 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Harvey Delport officiating. Donations in Leeta's memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (P.O. Box 1122, Kirkland Lake, ON., P2N 3M7) or to the Sudbury Regional Breast Health Program (41 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5J1). Condolences, donations, lighting of a candle and sharing of photos and stories may be made on-line at www.frenchfamily.ca Arrangements entrusted to: Monette & French Funeral Home 705-567-3565