Lily Swallow

May 3, 1923 - February 16, 2016

Lewiston-Lily Swallow, 92, of Auburn passed away Tuesday February 16, 2016 at Central Maine Medical Center after a period of failing health, with her family by her side. Born in Long Eaton, England on May 3, 1923 the daughter of the late James and Theresa (Smith) Cook. She was the wife of the late Carl R. Swallow who predeceased her on May 18, 2001. Lily enjoyed knitting, bowling and going out with “the girls”. She was active in both the Oxford and Pamona Granges. She worked many years in her home knitting and crocheting model garments used in instruction books for the Bernat Yarn Company. Lily especially loved her family including her grandson and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Hooper and her husband Jeff of Turner; her grandson Brian Hooper, his wife Kelly and their children Emma and Jackson all of Hartford; Brother-in-law Leonard Swallow and nieces and nephews of Canada. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Krista Hooper in 1984. A special thank you to Sandra, Penny, Rachael and all the “Angels” at The Chapman House in Auburn who brought so much joy to her life and provided outstanding care. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com NOTICE Swallow-Died in Lewiston Feb 16th. Lily age 92 of Auburn. Funeral services will be held Saturday Feb. 20th at 1:00pm in the funeral home with John Berry officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Riverside Annex Cemetery in South Paris. Donations in her memory may be made to the Chapman House 41 Pleasant St. Auburn, ME 04210. Family and friends are invited to visit Saturday at 12 noon prior to service at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-6449.