Mrs. Betty Jane Swift Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty J. Donofrio Swift (nee Sammons) passed away on Thursday April 2, 2020 in her home. Betty was born in Gibbstown, NJ to Elmer “Slim” and Charlotte Sammons (Griggs), along with her older sister Edna (Bob) Askew. Betty was born in her Grandmother’s home in Gibbstown, which she loved. She graduated from Broad Street School and Paulsboro High School. Betty’s fondest memory of high school was her position as Drum Majorette for the Paulsboro High School Marching Band. Betty also attended P&B Beauty School. She worked for DaMar Salon and Gino’s House of Beauty. She married Thomas J. Donofrio and had seven daughters, before his death. Christina (Dave) Simmler, Monica (Gary) Volovnik, Rosemary (Kim) Lee, Kathy (Joe) Martin, Bernadette (Phil) Contreras, Beth Donofrio, and Jean (Steve) Walko. Betty then married Edward M. Swift for 54 years. Edward had three children with his first wife Mary (Hess). Chris Swift, Kathleen Guzzo, and Regina (Mark) Gotchel. Betty and Ed then had three children of their own Mike, Mollie (Chris) Hutchinson, and Laurie. Betty had 23 grandchildren, great grand-children and a plethora of nieces and nephews, which she enjoyed spending her time visiting. Betty was on the East Greenwich Board of Health for 37 years, Board of Elections for over forty years, and the Shady Lane Advisory for many years. Betty was a devoted Catholic and gave her time as a Eucharistic Minister for many years, which she loved with all her heart. Betty’s burial will be private. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. A Life Celebration and formal Catholic mass will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Shady Lane Recreation Committee or Incarnation Church. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mrs. Betty Jane Swift

August 20, 1932 - April 2, 2020