Kathleen S. Dunbar

Kathleen S. Dunbar, aged 72, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Navarre, passed away on January 12, 2024, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, AZ. surrounded by her sons and her sister after a brief battle with Cancer. She was born on December 31, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Raymond T. and Margaret I. Swihart. Kathleen fought a brave battle against kidney disease from her teenage years until receiving a life-saving transplant in 2010. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, known for her love of family, baking, ceramics, and the joy she found in the holiday season, particularly Christmas, decorating the home from top to bottom.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, John F. (Kelly) Dayton of Canton and Bryan D. (Christina) Dayton of Navarre; grandchildren Chelsea, Brandon, Mackenzie, Lily, Belle, Reed, Breanne, and Brayden; great-grandson Liam; brother Timothy (Patty) Swihart of Canton; and sister Laura (David) Blecker of Mesa, AZ. ; numerous loved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by three brothers: Patrick, Brian, and Michael Swihart, and sister Suzy (Swihart) Pallottini.

Kathleen received her education at St. John's Catholic Church Primary School and graduated from Lehman High School in 1969. Kathleen retired from Alliance Imaging after many years of service.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center for their exceptional care and to Lund House Hospice of Hospice of the Valley-Phoenix, AZ for their compassionate support during Kathleen's final days. Special thank you to Laura and David Blecker for everything they did over the past 2+ years. Aunt Laura, you've been Mom's best friend since the day you were born, thank you for all you've done.

Per her wishes, Cremation services will be provided by Legacy Funeral Home of Chandler, AZ, and her ashes will be laid to rest along side family at St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery in Canton, OH, at a later date. There will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, her sons ask that donations may be made to The National Kidney Foundation.

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