Name: Calling hours for CHARLES ANDREW SWANSON M.D.
Start: 2017-10-26T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-10-27T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Funeral Home - Newburyport

SWANSON, MD, Charles Andrew 68, of Boxford, passed on Monday evening, October 23, 2017, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Born in Reading on January 19, 1949, the son of the late Harold A. and Dorothy (Luce) Swanson, he attended Reading High School and completed his college at M.I.T. Following M.I.T. he attended Stanford School of Medicine and specialized in dermatology. He completed his dermatology residency through Brown University's affiliate Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital. He overcame his lifelong disability of Aspergers Syndrome to become a respected member of the medical community. His medical expertise as a diagnostician was appreciated by all those who knew him. As a Board Certified dermatologist, he went into private practice in 1980. Throughout his three year battle with cancer, he continued to provide ongoing care for his patients. His hobbies included hiking, botany and geology. His interest in gardening could be well appreciated by the manner in which plants were apparent in his office. He leaves behind his only sibling, Stephen J. Swanson of Reading, along with many caring friends and associates. Calling hours at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, will be Thursday, Oct. 26th, from 5-8 p.m. Burial will be private.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES SWANSON

28 Entries

Victoria Morrow

March 9, 2025

Charles Swanson was very caring toward me. I was a patient of his. I had no idea that he was suffering from cancer. he was always cheerful and had a good demeanour. I will miss him.

Margaret Healy

October 20, 2019

Dr. Swansen was a kind physician and a unique soul. I wish he was here today as my daughter needs a dermatologist and is having a problem finding a good one. May his memories and kindnesses bring peace to his family.

Margaret Healy

January 24, 2019

Dear Dr. Swanson, Thank you for your help over the years with my skin problems. You always gave me the right medicine, but mostly I was impressed with the fact that you dared to be a doctor in such a rigid profession that does not make it easy for those with the courage to live and practice with individuality. You did it and did it well in the face of many who may have been more provincial. I was not aware you were ill, however I know you left this world better than you found it. Thank you, Margaret

Janet Conant

October 21, 2018

I first noticed little things he did like go out and wheel in patients himself, give out free tubes of products and tell me interesting info. I actually doubted him when he said my father had Scabies as it seemed impossible when he told me. I realized later he was 100% right and wrote him an apology. The medication helped him so much. He was a doctor from the old school and knew his profession better than most. I'll truly miss him.

Mary Morris

February 20, 2018

We are late to get the news of Dr. Swanson's passing and are sad to hear of it. My adult daughter Julie was his patient. She has high functioning autism and though I did not know that Dr. Swanson had Aspergers, I sensed they had a connection and unspoken understanding of each other. She has asked why she has not seen him lately. He was always so kind and patient with her. He is sadly missed . Mary Morris

February 13, 2018

Just a belated message of thanks for all the years of service. He helped a lot of people myself included along the way, very sad to hear.
Bill Reilly

Donna Soucy

January 24, 2018

I had the honor of being an employee for Dr . Swanson years past. I recently found out of his passing and I'm very saddened by this. Dr Swanson was an incredible selfless man who cared deeply for everyone in his life. I would watch him through the day and I was amazed at his talent his kindness warm heartedness and the selfless image he portrayed. I'm very honored to have known him and he was told that by me before I moved forward for personal reasons. It was tough then to say goodbye and tough to see his passing. May you rest in peace Dr. Swanson until we meet again with the Lord. I will never forget your loving kindness and the wonderful selfless man you were. XO

Bob and Claudia Thompson and Dutra

January 15, 2018

Just heard the news. Our sincere condolences. My husband and I were his patients. It's the end of an era.

Richard & Louann Briscoe

January 14, 2018

My husband and I were both patients of Dr. Swanson, and were very saddened to hear of his passing just a few days ago. He was a very kind, soft spoken man who made you feel very welcome and at ease in his office. Thank you for the great care, you will be missed. RIP Dr. Swanson.

Kerry

January 3, 2018

He was a gift.

November 28, 2017

Both my husband and I were patients of this good man. His passing has saddened us both.
He was especially kind and compassionate when I saw him this fall when I spoke of the brain tumor surgery and treatment I was currently undergoing. I will miss him.
Karen B., RN

Larry Webster

November 14, 2017

It was my honor to be a patient of Dr. Swanson. He diagnosed a cancerous tumor on my back in March and worked diligently to arrange treatment for me at Dana Farber. I am shocked to hear of his death. Such a kind and caring man. May he Rest In Peace and know the peace he brought to others through his practice. May God hold him in the palm of his hand,

November 8, 2017

I was so sorry to receive the sad news about Dr. Swanson today. We have been patients of his for many years. He will be sadly missed. Alyssa & Patrick Pagnani

Irene Thurlow

November 8, 2017

I have been a patient of Dr. Swanson for several years, and will always remember what a fine diagnostician and caring individual he was. There were a few occasions he took the time to call and talk with me after office hours to address a need... Rest in peace.

November 8, 2017

I'm so very sorry to learn of Dr. Swanson's death. I was his patient for quite a few years, & I very much appreciated the calm, kind, timely & thorough treatment he gave me. Clearly he was an appealing, unusual person & an admirably good doctor. I will miss him. John Rhodes

mary hanewich

November 7, 2017

Dr swanson was a admirable person.he would always help me and did his best to fully apply his doctrine to his work.god bless his family

Lorraine Gunderson

October 31, 2017

I was a patient of Dr. Swanson's and he tended to my needs with great attention. He was a GREAT DOCTOR and very concerned about his patients he treated. I will miss him.

Warren Chesley

October 30, 2017

he was a great doctor all way took care of my
issued he will be missed very much

Pamela Bishop

October 27, 2017

I was a patient for only 2 yrs. but Dr.Swanson always went out of his way if i needed to see him.He would always squeeze me in for an appoint. I remember calling him on a saturday i had gotten a bad bite and he told me he would meet me at the office.

Peter Graves

October 27, 2017

I have been a patient of DR. Swanson . He was an ecellent doctoe and very caring . and a credit to his profession i will miss him very much. Peter Graves

Drew McGee

October 26, 2017

I am very sorry that Dr Swanson lost his battle with cancer. I was his patient for about five years. I enjoyed our conversations in the office. He always treated me with great care and respect. I will miss his friendly face.

Deb Protopapas

October 26, 2017

Dr. Swanson has been our doctor for almost 20 years, he was an outstanding Dermatologist. My children have been in his care since they were babies. He was a great conversationalist, when engaged in a subject that interested him. We trusted him completely; a great loss.

October 26, 2017

We did not know about Dr. Swanson's passing until a week later, so sorry to hear this.
I was a patient of his for over 20 years. He was a very caring Doctor and got me through my
cancer scare with calls to Boston and called my
home at 8:30 one night with information.

He is a huge loss to all who knew him.
Rest in Peace our Friend.

Barbara & Bill Knight

Ruth Duford

October 26, 2017

Very sad to hear of Dr Swanson's passing. I was his patient for a number of years. He had radar for all my precancerous spots. He was a kind and caring physician. Ruth Duford

The LeBlanc Family

October 26, 2017

He was very thorough in his examinations and worked very hard to find what something was. His depth of caring is greatly appreciated. He was a kind man.

Robert Walker

October 26, 2017

I walked into his office without an appointment on a Tuesday to have him look at a cyst or something the size of a dime on my forearm.
He was at lunch, but the office girls asked him to come out.
He looked at it and said it needed to be removed the sooner the better.
His appointment book was full at that time.
He said "What are you doing tomorrow.
I replied " It's the 4th of July Doc"
He said "Come to my office tomorrow and I will take care if it"
And he did .
Thanks Doc You are truly one of a kind.

Clyde Fowler

October 25, 2017

He was a great Doctor who treated me with respect and kindness. He will be greatly miss by all who knew him.

Bob Miles

October 25, 2017

Doctor Charlie...
Thank you for your care, and friendship. A brief "So Long," my friend, and we shall soon enough walk together beside still waters...

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