Doris C. Swenbeck passed away on May 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born on July 29, 1934, she was the beloved only child of Valentine and Doris Greeley. Doris was the cherished wife of the late John D. Swenbeck. They resided in the Salem Willows for over sixty years. 

 Doris was a gifted artist and writer and published a novel. She loved to sew and was a talented seamstress. She was an avid gardener and one of her greatest joys and passions was being in her garden. 

 Doris was an intrepid and independent world traveler, and she leaves many beloved friends from across the globe including Australia, The Netherlands, Germany, and India.  For many years, Doris traveled annually to Udaipur India. She considered Udaipur her second home where she has many dear friends. 

 In addition to raising her five children, Doris was a yoga instructor at several North Shore YMCAs. She met her husband John while working at the Colonial Restaurant in Lynnfield Massachusetts. She helped manage the family restaurant Swenbeck's Park Café.  She was the office manager for Dr. David Palumbo and Dr. Mike Kantorosinski. Doris leaves behind many colleagues and friends from her many years of employment. 

 Doris was an avid Boston Sports fan. She was a lifelong Red Sox fan and she fondly remembered taking the train in her youth to Fenway Park to cheer on the Sox from the 50 cent bleacher seats. 

 She was a generous supporter of homeless and neglected animals. 

 Doris loved Salem Willows and cherished her many lifelong friends and neighbors. 

 Doris will be deeply missed but we may all find comfort in knowing hers was a life well lived. 

 Doris is survived by Vincent Maria, Valerie Hiltunen and her husband Scott, John Swenbeck and his wife Jacqui, Kristen Swenbeck-Hamel and her husband Robert, Amy Swenbeck-Fedele, and her husband Peter. 

 She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Christopher Hiltunen and his wife Kristin, Evan Hiltunen, Madeline Rose Hamel, Anand Fedele, Isabella Fedele, Julian Fedele, and her great granddaughter Kali Hiltunen. 

 Doris also leaves her cat Priya who she loved very much. 

 Services will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to  Care Dimensions Hospice  or  Northeast Animal Shelter.