Mimi Royston, born Mary Rita Royston, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2013 in Kenmore, Washington surrounded by her loving family. Born November 29, 1946 in Bridgeport CT, Mimi moved to Seattle in 1973. Beloved mother of Owen Sweeney Jr., Megan Stephens (Kevin), Katie Sweeney, Sheila Sweeney (Sinclair Yuen); loving grandmother of Abigail Sweeney, Jonah Carman, Aidan Yuen, McKenna Stephens, Bridget Yuen, Michael Stephens; sister of Peter, David, Ellen Stimpson, Chris and Elizabeth “Maxie” Royston. Mimi also leaves behind her friend and former husband, Owen Sweeney. Mimi was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Royston.
Mimi’s family would like to thank her good friend, Raleigh Watts, for his support, guidance and care for both Mimi and her family over the past 7 years and the compassionate people at Cascade Home Care for caring for Mimi in her last years with us.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to St. Therese Parish of Seattle at www.SaintThereseParish.org or Country Doctor at www.CountryDoctor.org. A funeral mass will be held at St. Therese’s Church in Seattle, WA on Saturday, February 8th at 10 am. A reception will follow.
