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Colbert Swain Obituary

Colbert C. Swain VIRGINIA BEACH - Colbert C. Swain, 70, passed away Sept. 8, 2009. He was born in Windsor, N.C., to John and Cartie Swain. Mr. Swain served in the U.S. Army from 1958-64. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 27 years. From there he became a bus driver/dispatcher for Carolina Trailways, and a Wainwright Real Estate agent. Swain was an avid bowler and loved to play the guitar and piano. He was also a member of Rock Church. Mr. Swain is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jane; daughters, Shari Swain and Lisa Mayes; son-in-law, Charles Mayes; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Rock Church, Saturday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m., with viewing at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Pretlow & Sons Funeral Home. www.pretlowandsons.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2009.

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September 11, 2009

Dear Swain Family,

We met Mr. Swain when we bought a car from him in Chesapeake. He was so very kind to us throughout the process that we've never forgotten him. We went back to the same dealership a year or so later to purchase another car from Mr. Swain, but he was no longer there, so we left.

Although we barely knew Mr. Swain, his kindness meant a lot to us. We are truly sorry for your loss.

Roberta and Charles Thuman,
Outer Banks, NC

Pauletta and the Entire Thorne Family.

September 10, 2009

Dear Swain Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
May God bless you, and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Your hearts will soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

With Deepest Sympathy,

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