Arlene Garniss (McWilliams) Swain

Swain, Arlene nee McWilliams, also Garniss Left us on February 24 at age 92 for the great beyond. Still around is her grateful husband of over 67 years, Tom, of whom she took much better care than he probably deserved. Also her children, Jo Anne Driscoll (Ed), Barbara Swain (Denny Johnson, dec), Mary Goldstein (Steven) and Tom Swain (Laura). Grandchildren, McWilliam (Jessica), Andrea (Chad Myeroff) and Nick (Katie) Goldstein, Lisa Johnson, Drew (Andrea), Merritt and Pat Swain. Four greats and a slew of devoted nieces and nephews. She was a great sister, a fabulous mother and a sensational grandmother. Never known to speak harshly of anyone, she was universally admired. A charter member of the Junior Bon Tons. She received the Family Medal of distinction for her outstanding efforts to nurture the McWilliams family. Four cheers for Sue, Lori and their Health Care Team at the Lilydale Senior Living Memory Care facility. The same for Kelly, Jen, June and all the Interim Hospice team. A Memorial Mass on March 9, 10:30 AM at the Church of St Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota. Visitation 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM March 8 at O'Halloran and Murphy, 575 South Snelling Avenue, St Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Swain Fellowship at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School for mid-career professionals seeking a Masters Degree in Public Affairs, c/o University of Minnesota Foundation, 200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.