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Edith Swanson Obituary

SWANSON, EDITH FREDERICKSON Edith Frederickson Swanson passed away on January 20, 2014 at her home in Greenwich, CT. Born on Aug. 20, 1916 in Stratford, CT, Edith was the daughter of Katharine & Algot Frederickson. For 41 years, she was the loving wife of the late Albert Swanson. She is survived by her daughter Katherine Caraballo and her husband Arcadio of Stamford, CT, her son Dennis Swanson and his wife Rosalie of Cheshire, CT., and her grandchildren: Matthew Swanson, Alyssa Caraballo and Linnea Caraballo. She was predeceased by her brother Eric Frederickson. Edith was a longtime member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in New Haven, CT and a lifetime member of Vasa Order of America. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 24th at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 305 St. Ronan Street, New Haven. Burial will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Arrangements in care of BEECHER & BENNETT 2300 WHITNEY AVE. HAMDEN. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Melmark School, 2600 Wayland Rd., Easttown, PA, 19312 or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2014.

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February 25, 2014

Katherine and Matthew:
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I was a member of Bethesda and am currently a member of the Vasa Order of America Diana Birger Jarl #3. When we meet at Bethesda this Friday we will have a moment of silence in your mother's memory.
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Ljunggren

January 24, 2014

Dennis,Rosalie,and Matthew,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom and grandmother. May you find peace and healing in knowing she lived such a long life.

Lisa and Arnie

Nancy Ferraro

January 23, 2014

Dear Dennis,Rosalie,Cathy, and Families,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time. We send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you.
Mrs. Swanson will be remembered on
Friday over my school's intercom. I teach at St. Stephen School in Hamden.
With deepest condolences,
Nancy,John,Mark,Jason,and his wife Lisa Ferraro
Porto-North Haven High Class of 1971

Deborah Anderson Rider

January 23, 2014

I am an Anderson, my Mother was related to Edith. I'm sorry to hear of her passing may she rest in peace.

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