RHODENIZER, Doreen Nellie

2020-02-23

Age 86, formerly of Cookville, Lunenburg Co., passed away at her home care residence on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Marriott’s Cove. Born in Western Shore, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (Whitehead) Swinimer. Doreen was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother during her life. She had many hobbies throughout her life, but she enjoyed camping and spending time with friends and family at the cottage most. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Rhodenizer, Sweetland; sisters, Gladys Boutilier, Western Shore; Margaret Rose (Robert) Rafuse, Martin’s Point; Geraldine (Garnet) DeMille, Western Shore; brothers, Alvin Swinimer, Percy (Sheila) Swinimer, Arthur Jr., (Elaine) Swinimer, all of Western Shore; grandchildren, Sarah Fillmore, Halifax; Bryce (Amanda) Fillmore, Bridgewater; great-grandchildren, August Lantz and Landon Fillmore and many nieces and nephews. Doreen is predeceased by her husband, Douglas Mark Rhodenizer; sisters, Francis Boutlier and infant sister, Inez Swinimer; brothers, Wesley, Laurie, and Marshall Swinimer. Public visitation was held Friday, February 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 35 York Street, Bridgewater. Funeral service was held Sunday, March 1st, at 2 p.m., in Bridgewater United Church, Bridgewater; the committal service followed at Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. A reception in the Bridgewater United Church Hall to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia, S.H.A.I.D Tree Animal Shelter or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.

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