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Evelyn M. (Swimline) Vella

By Joshua Smith

Basom - Evelyn M. (Swimline) Vella, 82, of Basom, a former owner of Batavia Motel in Batavia, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at her home.

Mrs. Vella was born October 3, 1933 in Batavia, the daughter of the late Celia (Mindwiser).

She was a graduate of Corfu High School and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, boating and traveling.  She was a great traveler and visited casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.  She loved watching her children and grand-children at all of their activities. 

She was predeceased by 3 husbands, Glenn Swimline, Howard Hamilton and Donald Vella, her son, John Swimline and her grandson Kyle.

Survivors include 4 sons, Thomas (Vicki) Swimline of Corfu, Robert M. (Elizabeth) Swimline of IN, Ronald (Stacy) Swimline of Basom, and David (Lisa) Swimline of Batavia, a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Swimline of PA; 13 grandchildren, Joshua, Cory, Aaron, Eric, Jarod, Kevin, Annie, Rian, Michael, Nicole, Cody, Dakota, and Reagan; and 4 great-grandchildren, Annabel, Weston, Colton and Jenell.

There are no prior calling hours.  Services will be at the convenience of the family.  Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements were completed by Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home of Oakfield.  

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