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Albert Swain Obituary

Swain Albert Daniel Swain, 87, of Olmsted Twp, OH died Friday, November 1, 2013, in his home at The Renaissance. He was born in Columbus, OH on January 15, 1926 to Francis E. and Marjorie (Daniel) Swain. He was the beloved husband of LaVerne (nee Bastel) for 63 years. Albert was a graduate of West High School, Columbus, OH, in the class of 1944. He holds a B.S. degree in business from Miami University (OH). A U.S. Navy veteran, he served in China during World War II. He was employed in Accounts Payable at Republic Steel (LTV), Cleveland, OH for 30 years before retirement. Albert was a member of Masonic Ashler Lodge #639, Twinsburg, OH and a congregant of Plymouth Church in Shaker Heights, OH. For a number of years he was active in Maple Heights Republican Club. A skilled golfer, he also enjoyed walking and gardening. He loved to travel. "Al" was the dear brother of Joseph (Vivian) Swain of St. Louis, MO, and Marjorie (John) Evans, Clayton, CA. He was uncle to Matthew Swain of O'Fallon, MO, Elizabeth Swain, Thousand Oaks, CA, Donald Swain, Lowell, OR, Steven Evans, Hinsdale, IL, Michael Evans, Palo Alto, CA, and Suzanne (Gerry) Morgan, Denver, CO. He is survived by 13 great-nieces and great-nephews. A friend to many, he will be sadly missed. Services: Private graveside services for family and close friends will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery, Twinsburg, OH at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association will be greatly appreciated.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2013.

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November 15, 2013

We are so sorry Laverne. We will miss Albert so much. We love you both and hope you will somehow be able to come in. Love, Judy, Missy, Maryann, Laura, Lynne, Susan, Katie. The Red Geranium

Marquell Segelken

November 5, 2013

Laverne, I was so sorry to read about Albert. My father was Albert Joseph Swain, Jr. Albert Daniel's 1st cousin. I remember visiting Uncle Francis and Aunt Marge as a child and always hoping one of their children would be there. I always looked forward to reading my mother's Christmas cards and finding people who had connections to my father. There was always a card from both of you until after my mother passed away. My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Marquell Swain Segelken

Tom Bellomo

November 3, 2013

I remember Mr. Swain as our across-the-street neighbor in Maple Heights. He and Mrs. Swain were wonderful neighbors. I'll never forget that Mr. Swain drove a VW "Bug" when I was a child - It was a very unique vehicle back then. My sympathy to his Family.

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