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Robert Swain Obituary
The Reverend Robert Coleman Swain of Stratford, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Wed., the 20th of November 2024. He was the son of Ray and Ann Swain and was brought up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Deer Park High School in 1952, the University of Cincinnati in 1956 and Tufts University Divinity School. He was in the U.S. Air Force in the early 1960s and spent a year living in Japan in 1964-5. He became a Unitarian Minister and served congregations in Bellingham, Washington, Portland and Eugene, Oregon, Westport and Madison, Connecticut, and Knoxville, Tennessee.
He leaves his loving wife, Wendy of Stratford and his daughters, Rachel Kidd and Naomi Lam, his stepchildren, Jedd Bogage and Robin Delaney, thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He loved traveling the world with Wendy visiting great museums and was also fascinated by art, doing beautiful paintings and calligraphy. He loved to sing and attend the opera.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service at Shoreline Unitarian Congregation, 297 Post Road in Madison at 2 p.m. on Sunday, the 22nd of December. The service will be followed by a reception in the social hall. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ACLU.
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Marla Stair-Wood
December 27, 2024
On 12/27/24, I was reading a 2008 copy of The Lotus Sutra translated by Gene Reeves I was given for Christmas. In the preface, he mentioned retired Unitarian minister Robert Swain helped him edit and improve his English expressions. I instantly knew this must be the Rev Bob Swain I knew in the late 80´s and who officiated the wedding of my first marriage. So I searched for his name on the internet and learned of his recent transition. This is the only way I can find to send my deepest condolences to his wife and family and wish them peace and comfort as they adjust to his physical absence. Rev Swain was a lovely man, an advocate for spiritual seekers and a clear voice in the chaos of life when I needed it. I admired him and was saddened when he moved from Knoxville, TN. I´m sure he had a rich life and I´m simply honored to have met him and been touched by his spirit along the way.
Sue Deveau
December 11, 2024
My deepest condolences to Wendy & Family.
Sincerely
Sue Deveau
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