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Laurence Collins "Larry" Swasey

1962 - 2017

BORN

1962

DIED

2017

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McClure Funeral Service - Graham

1030 S Main Street

Graham, North Carolina

Laurence Swasey Obituary

GRAHAM - Mr. Laurence Collins "Larry" Swasey, 55, of Graham, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Fenway Park, Boston MA with interment to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery with his loving parents in Lynnfield, MA.

McClure Funeral Service in Graham is assisting the family.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by TheTimesNews.com from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25, 2017.

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Vicki Rice

October 16, 2019

The mention of his name brings an instant smile to my face. I'm fortunate to have known him. Glad to know you are free as a bird now, Larry.

Tom Cavaliere

October 23, 2017

Better for knowing you Larry and thank you. Rest in Peace buddy....Will see you again....

Jim Duffy

October 23, 2017

One of the nicest, kindest, most optimistic and courageous people I've ever known. Always a pleasure to be around. Rest In Peace, Swaz, you made the world a much better place. Sincere condolences to the Swasey family.

Vicki Rice

October 23, 2017

Such a bright spirit in the world! The kind of person who could light up a room & make you glad to be there. I've no doubt he will be missed by many.
With sympathy,
Vicki Rice

October 23, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May the Lord wrap you in his loving arms as you face this difficult time. Love y'all. Larry, Tammy and Linda Kanupps.

Lisa Sandridge

October 22, 2017

Your kindness to me was never forgotten. Had a crush on you for a while as a kid. So sorry for Aunt Sue's loss. I know the rest of the family will miss you, but know that you are celebrating with family in heaven.

Juanita Dietz

October 22, 2017

Larry will be missed! He was such a kind and wonderful man. His smile always brightened everyone's day.

My heartfelt condolences to the family!

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