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George Swanson Obituary

Of Saugus Sept. 4. Husband of Priscilla (Sanphy-Palm) Swanson. Father of Beth Dougherty of Ft. Myers, FL, Brian Swanson of Gardner, Heidi McNair of Nashua, NH. Stepfather of Eric Palm of Hudson, Mark Palm of Marion and Julie D'Apollo of Hampstead, NH. Brother of Vincent Swanson of Salem, NH, Sylvia DeRosa of Rockport and Sonja Nunes of Burlington. Grandfather of Matthew and Andrew Clougherty. Step grandfather of Jonathan, Alan, Jennifer and Nicholas Palm and Gerry and Natalie D'Apollo. A funeral service will be held in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 60 Forest Park, Rd., Woburn on Friday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends may call at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD on Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH. For obit, directions, guestbook www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2007.

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September 10, 2007

Dear Priscilla, We are so sad to hear of Georges passing. He was a wonderful person, always smiling and telling jokes. We always enjoyed being around him. He loved to party and play cards. He was a great dancer and now he is teaching dancing in heaven. We will miss him. Take care of yourself. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We can not imagine your pain. May God bless you and keep you and help you overcome your loss. Love, Edna and Fabian Cox,

Kelley White

September 6, 2007

Priscilla,

I can't even begin to express how saddened I was to hear the news.

You and George have always been a part of our family. We have so many great memories over the years.

It was impossible not to feel warm and happy being around the two of you. There is nothing that either of you wouldn't do to make people feel welcomed, comfortable and happy.

He's with my mom and dad now and we'll all be together again some day I'm sure.

Please know how much me and my family are thinking of you and praying for you. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate. We'll always be here for you.

Love,
Kelley

Paula White

September 6, 2007

Dear Priscilla, Beth, Brian and Heidi
George was a very big part of my Family's We all loved him very much, He worked w/ my Dad,at the Boston Edison comp. Please let me know if I can do anything I will miss him very much. he was the best
Love always Paula White

Jane (White) Lovell

September 6, 2007

I know my Mom and Dad were greeting him when he arrived in heaven. We will miss him dearly in Florida for our boat rides and great get togethers.

Love, The Lovell Family (Jane, Larry, Ethan, & Laura)

Betty Jarzobski

September 5, 2007

Dear Priscilla,
Thinking of you in this difficult time. Both you and George were so friendly to me as a new guest of the Swanson family at many gatherings. Here is a wonderful memory both Bob and I have of the two of you this summer...attending Bob's 60th barn gathering. Know you are in my heart and prayers.
Fondly,
Betty Jarzobski

Another beautiful memory

September 5, 2007

helmer, sonja, sylvia, and vin

September 5, 2007

Dawn Swanson-Moretti

September 5, 2007

Here's a classic to be cherished!

September 5, 2007

Dawn Swanson-Moretti

September 5, 2007

Dear Priscilla, Beth, Brian and Heidi, I am so sorry for the sadness you are feeling. We are all very sad too. I will miss his warm smile and comforting hugs, and his way of making you feel good just by standing next to him. He will always hold a special place in my heart and I will hang on to the wonderful memories he gave our whole family, just by being him... God bless you all and may he hold you close during this trying time in your lives.

Helmer and brother Vincent

Dawn Swanson-Moretti

September 5, 2007

As we should remember our beloved (Helmer) George with a warm smile, just happy to be with his family, who will miss him and hold our fond memories of him dear in our hearts.

Marianne Pesce

September 5, 2007

Dear Priscilla,
I am deeply saddened to hear about George's passing. I want you to know that you and George were two of the warmest welcomers I met when I first moved into Suntaug. I met the two of you at the mailbox, and I thought to myself, "What nice people they are"!!! Later, as I grew to know George, I knew for sure that he was a very nice man. He was always offering to help me with the bar-b-que grill, and instead of sitting with the rest of us during our Memorial Day get-together, he stood at the grill and cooked for everyone. That's the kind of man George was. Always doing for others. George could always be seen pruning the rose bushes around the pool, cleaning up the litter around the property, painting the Suntaug sign at the entrance, and cleaning and doing touch-up painting around the building. And how about the signs that he designed for the different get-togethers we have celebrated. George will be greatly missed.

Priscilla, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I want you to know that you not only have a neighbor at #120, but you have a friend. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Fondly,
Marianne Pesce

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