Obituary of Ordinary Seaman Theresa Ann Swif

Ordinary Seaman Theresa (Terri) Ann Swift 44, HMCS Preserver, of Covey Lake, Maitland, NS, formerly of Mill Cove, Mineville, Lower Sackville and Dartmouth, passed away Monday, April 5, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. Terri had worked at various occupations during her life leaving her position with the Municipality of Lunenburg to pursue a career in the Canadian Forces (Navy) in 2008. At the time of her death she was a member of the ships company HMCS Preserver, in which she served with pride, often expressing that it was the happiest time of her life. Terri was a happy and caring individual who loved life and lived it to the fullest whether it be performing feats of wonder on and with computers, traveling, camping, dancing (she was an exceptional line dancer) collecting frog figures and memorabilia, working on her property by the lake or spending time with family and friends, she was a team player, always willing to lend a hand and she will be missed by all who knew or worked with her. Terri is survived by her immediate family; husband, Larry Bond; sons, Private Ronald Lamb, Royal Canadian Dragoons, CFB Petawawa, Ont; Corporal Richard Lamb, West Nova Scotia Regiments (Militia), Maitland; father, Dennis Swift (CPO1 Ret), Wileville; mother, Theresa Swift, Bridgewater; sister, Deborah-Lynn Swift, Maitland; her extended family of many aunts, uncles, cousins, mother in law, sister and brothers-in-law, step sons, daughter and step grandsons. She was predeceased by her brother, Ronald Swift, 3rd Batallion Royal Canadian Regiment, CFB Winnipeg, Man; paternal grandparents, Douglas and Lorna (Tizard) Swift; maternal grandparents, Joseph Power and Adeline (Legacy) Richards and uncle, Frederick Richards. We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks for the phone calls, cards, flowers, fruit baskets, food, memorial donations, hugs and expressions of condolences which were very comforting to Terri during her illness and to the family during this time of sorrow. Thanks to the Commanding Officer, Officer and Crew of HCMS Preserver, Padre Tony Cole, CPO2 Blair King, nursing Lt. Janelle Winter and staffs of Canadian Forces Communications Schools West and East for their outstanding support over this past period. Thanks also to the staff of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, South Shore Health (Palliative Care), St. Joseph’s Church, Father Joe Christensen and Legion Branch 24, Bridgewater. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater. Cremation will follow. Donations may be made to an animal shelter or charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, York Street, Bridgewater (902-543-2587) and where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com Thank you all, Larry, Ron, Rick, Dennis, Theresa and Debbie