The Life of Carol Lee Swienckowski
Carol Lee, 73, of Haverford, PA and Northville, MI died on Wednesday, June 8th, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dr. John J. Swienckowski; son Scott Swienckowski and his wife, Cindy of Lee’s Summit, MO; daughter Suzanne (Swienckowski) Smith and her husband, Justin, of Wynnewood, PA, and grandchildren Annelise and Holden. A graduate of North East Missouri State Teacher’s College in Nursing, she practiced nursing until leaving the profession to transition into a full time mother and homemaker. She also was an active member of the Northville Jaycettes and later was part owner and proprietor of the Art Gallery, Inc. in Plymouth, MI. During her life, Carol immersed herself in the lives of her children being team manager for Scott’s hockey and baseball teams and Suzanne’s soccer and horseback riding- including a memorable stint driving horses in the show ring. Following the birth of her grandchildren, Carol continued to attend and support all of their sporting events and extra-curricular activities. She derived her greatest pleasure from her grandchildren often telling them that she “loved them to the moon and back.” Along with her husband John, the love of her life, she traveled extensively and visited 36 countries around the world. Adored by her family and friends, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date to allow family and friends to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Emphysema Foundation or COPD Foundation in her memory are welcome.