Mary “Marian” Senana Joyce Sweeney, age 84, passed away on October 27th, 2013 at Kettering Hospital surrounded by her two daughters. She was born on December 24th, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York to John and Mary Joyce. Marian grew up in Ireland and England and at age 17 came to the United States by herself to attend St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York. She graduated and became a Registered Nurse in 1949. Marian was a wonderful mother and a beloved friend. She had a giving heart, a kind spirit and will be missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Joyce, and brother, William (Mary.) Marian is survived by her sister Patricia (Frank,) and Marian’s children: John (Susy,) Patrick, Maureen “Sue” (William), Michael, and Helen; grandchildren Joseph and Ryan Jenkins, Amy, Johnny, and Kelly Sweeney, and Bonnie, Melinda, and Kelly Sweeney. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Kettering Hospital for their kindness and compassionate care. A Catholic Mass will be held to celebrate and honor her life at St. Albert the Great, 3033 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 5th at noon for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Marian’s memory. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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