Donna M. Swift

Donna M. Swift obituary, Waterford, MI

Donna M. Swift

Donna Swift Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel on Sep. 23, 2023.

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SWIFT, DONNA M. of Waterford; September 20, 2023; age 72; Loving wife of Ken for 37 years; Cherished mother of Tina (Larry) Sirls, Tracy (Douglas) Gies and Tara (William) Summerford; Beloved grandmother of Hunter, Micaelann, Troy, Mikayla, Taylor and Emma; Dear sister of Frank (Anita) Burns. Mrs. Swift was a manager at Bachelor's Bar and Grill where everyone knew her as "Mama." She had a residential cleaning business and also worked as a florist. She was always involved in her daughters' lives from being Girl Scout leader to softball coach. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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September 20, 2025

Kelly Roy posted to the memorial.

September 27, 2023

Rachael Neaves planted trees.

September 23, 2023

KELLY, AUSTIN, MADI & ANTHONY sent flowers.

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Kelly Roy

September 20, 2025

Miss u MaMa

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Rachael Neaves

Planted Trees

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KELLY, AUSTIN, MADI & ANTHONY

Sent Flowers

SandraKimbrough

September 23, 2023

Tara and family I´m so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you, hugs my friend!

Janice Finkle

September 23, 2023

I have many memories of Donna, one being our trip to Key West, Florida with her and Kenny and my husband. Another is the time her and I spent going out for her birthday. She was a good friend and confidant to me as i was to her also. She will be missed by many people.

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5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

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September 20, 2025

Kelly Roy posted to the memorial.

September 27, 2023

Rachael Neaves planted trees.

September 23, 2023

KELLY, AUSTIN, MADI & ANTHONY sent flowers.