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STANLEY SWANN Obituary

SWANN, Stanley C., III Of Lowell, Oct. 31. Age 59. Husband of Adriana (Souza) Swann. Father of Georgia Diana Swann and her husband Domingo Regalado and grandfather of their son, Nathan Regalado of Lowell, and Stanley Byron Swann, IV of Lexington. Son of JoAnn Shareef and Stanley Hassan Shareef of Chicago. Brother of Denean Tate-Shareef, Cornell Anthony Swann and his wife Wanda Lynn Swann, and the late Felicia Shareef. Son-in-law of Silas Nascimento Souza and Ivete Cesario Souza. Brother-in-law of Silas Nascimento Souza, Jr. and his wife Maria Eugenia Costa Souza, and Ivania Ferreira Souza and her husband Gilson Ferreira Souza. Uncle of Cornell Anthony Swann Jr., Cristopher Anthony Swann, Dishae' Monique Swann, Gustavo Nascimento Souza and Nicolas Ferreira Souza. Ex-husband of Pia Swann of Lexington. A funeral service will be held at the St. John's Baptist Church, 38-40 Everett St., Woburn, on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 12:00 Noon. Visiting hours will be at the church, prior to the service from 10:00 am-12:00 Noon. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA, on Monday, November 9 at 12:30 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Lowell Jazz Day Camp, c/o Lowell Community Charter Public School, 206 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852 (lowelljazzdaycamp.com). Arrangements by the Graham Funeral Home, WOBURN, MA. www.grahamfuneral.com. Late U.S. Air Force, retired.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2015.

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Philippe LeJeune

June 27, 2025

Stanley, I am remembering all the fantastic musical times I spent playing with you while I was on tour in the US. You were easy to live and you are one of the best drummers I ever had. I miss you ...

Lewis Martin

June 1, 2022

My prayers for the family. The Heavy Blue Express from 1981 Tops in Blue will always remember the times we had. Rest in peace my friend.

Robin

November 16, 2015

With much heart felt sadness. Stanley had a huge heart and welcomed me as a friend. I miss you, rest in peace

Audrey Flowers

November 9, 2015

I'm sending my prayers and thoughts to Stanley Swann's family. May he RIP.

Lynn Rosenbaum

November 7, 2015

I knew Stanley from being a singer in the Mystic Chorale and singing in concerts that he drummed for for many years. He was an amazing musician in the band and we had many brief conversations before or after concerts. He always was warm and reached out to me. I'm so sorry for his passing.

Richard

November 6, 2015

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.Stanley,may you rest in peace.I feel blessed to have been able to have met and to have taken lessons from you.From the workshops on Western ave, to the clubs in Boston and beyond, you are the definition of one cool cat. Thank you for all the inspiration.

Kim Childs

November 6, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, and will always remember Stanley's big smile and kindness and warmth - each and every time I saw him. Not to mention how good he was on the drum set! God bless you all...may memories comfort you.

MSgt(ret) Pete Harrison

November 6, 2015

Stan. I'll miss you, man. 59 years is too short a time, but I know I'll see you again, buddy. State bo' come si dice a Napoli, e spero che possiamo suonare ancorra nel paradiso.

Annette LaSan

November 6, 2015

To the Parents, JoAnn and Stanley who are very very close friends of my, Sorry for your loss, and to his wife and kids and grand baby you are in my Prayers. Be bless....

Pia Swann

November 6, 2015

With love.

Gary Smith

November 6, 2015

Stanley Swann ~ RIP "My Friend" for your Tops In Blue (TIB) Family has lost yet another amazing young man. Life is to short and you were taken from us way to early. God Bless

Robert Butler

November 5, 2015

Through the years that I worked with Stanley at Lincoln Schools, I came to realize what a dedicated teacher he truly was. His work ethic and commitment to his young students earned him great respect. As a music teacher myself, I will always remain inspired by this man.

November 5, 2015

I am heart broken at the loss of my life long friend, Stanley rest in peace my brotha, i'll never forget you.

KALIAPPANADAR NELLAIAPPAN

November 5, 2015

sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. We pray for the family. Nellaiappan family

Timothy Shanahan

November 5, 2015

i am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sue Saladino

November 4, 2015

Georgia,so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.

Mary Harrington

November 4, 2015

Stanley Swan was a "gentle man" of the highest order! He always had a ready smile since the first day I met him when he came to audition for the the music program at UMass Lowell. He was a real inspiration to many of the younger students.

November 4, 2015

Thank you for your service Rest in peace

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Memorial Events
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Nov

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. John's Baptist Church

MA

Nov

7

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. John's Baptist Church

MA

Nov

9

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

Massachusetts National Cemetery

Connery Ave, Bourne, MA

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Arthur P. Graham Funeral Home

3 Arlington Rd., Woburn, MA 01801

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