Dorothy Jean 'Dottie' Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Dorothy Jean “Dottie” Dorothy Jean 'Dottie', age 101, of Kingston, Kings Co., formerly of Kentville, Kings Co., passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019, in Kennedy’s Home for Seniors, Kingston. Born on August 14, 1918, in Kentville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and E. Muriel (Rafuse) Swinamar. Dottie had retired as a proof reader with the Kentville Advertiser. She has a member of St. James Anglican Church, Kentville, where she had been actively involved in years passed. Dottie loved knitting gardening and time spent watching the birds. Surviving are her grandchildren, Trevor, Tammy and Wanda; several great grandchildren; one niece and several nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Arthur “Sonny” Cleveland; grandson, William “Billy” Cleveland; sisters, Edna and Gladys. A graveside service took place on Saturday, October 19, in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, with Rev. Mel Malton officiating. Family flowers only, donations in her memory may be made to the Kings Co. S.P.C.A. or to Victorian Order of Nurses – Annapolis Valley Branch. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com