Gloria C. Swallow

    Swallow, Gloria C., 84, August 31, 2012.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment held in the Evergreen Cemetery.
    HOULTON – Gloria Christensen Swallow, 84, died August 31, 2012 at a local healthcare facility. She was born April 17, 1928 at West Enfield, the daughter of James A. and Pearle (Sanborn) Christensen.
    Gloria was raised in West Enfield and attended Howland High School. She was a member and past treasurer of the First Baptist Church and co-founder of the Houlton Youth Center. Gloria was co-owner and bookkeeper for Swallow’s Electric, Inc.
    Gloria is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald “Pat” Swallow; her son, Douglas Swallow and his wife, Patricia, all of Houlton; two daughters, Susan Callnan and her husband, Timothy, of Brunswick, Jan Burns of Oakland; son-in-law Lloyd Cutting of Winthrop; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend Agnes Folsom. She was predeceased by her parents and her daughter Lana Cutting, brother James Christensen, Jr., and a special friend Vilda Adams. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Madigan Estates for the loving care given to Gloria and her family during her illness.
    Friends called at the First Baptist Church, Court Street Houlton on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 12 noon with Rev. Art Myers officiating. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Gloria’s memory to Hospice of Aroostook~Houlton Division or the First Baptist Church, Court Street, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730.