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1937
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2016
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Leslie Swan Obituary
Leslie Burnham Swan, Jr., 78, of Simsbury, beloved husband of Beverly (Valentino) Swan, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at MeadowBrook of Granby, with family by his side. He was born October 8, 1937 in New Haven, son of the late Leslie Burnham Swan, Sr. and Ruth (Anderson) Swan and had lived in Buffalo, NY and Irving, TX prior to moving to Simsbury 44 years ago. Les was a graduate of Renselear Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Class of 1959, having received his Bachelors Of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Swan was the Founder and President of Swan and Associates, Inc. in Newington for many years prior to his retirement. He was a Vestry Member and Warden of the Church of the Redeemer in Irving, TX and a Vestry Member of St. Alban's Church in Simsbury. Les enjoyed tennis, golf and travel. He enjoyed his summers at Otis Reservoir and concerts at Tanglewood and his winters in Naples, FL. Besides his loving wife of 56 years, he is survived by his four sons, Kenneth L. Swan and his wife Carolyn Evans Swan of Wellesley, MA, The Reverend Craig R. Swan and his wife Maureen Winters-Swan of Wakefield, RI, Kevin R. Swan and his wife Lisa Cottrell Swan of Simsbury and Steven M. Swan and his wife Jody Sawyer Swan of Simsbury; his ten grandchildren, Chelsea, Kayla, Peter, Kayleigh, Alex, Ryan, Brooke, Bryce, Noah and Cameron; his brother, Donald H. Swan of Sarasota, FL; his sister, Carolyn Russel and her husband Ronald of Manlius, NY and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Marlene R. Swan and his brother-in-law, Ronald Astramskus. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury on Tuesday, March 22nd from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Celebration of his Life and faith will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 23rd, at St. Alban's Episcopal Church, 197 Bushy Hill Road in Simsbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 or to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St, I-91 Tech Ctr., Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067. Please visit Leslie's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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JEAN CAMPBELL
March 13, 2024
IT'S BEEN 8 YEARS SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE LES. i KNOW EVERYONE MISSES YOU STILL. THAT HOLE IN OUR HEARTS REMAINS. lOVE jEANI
Jean Campbell
March 14, 2023
Another year and I still miss you Les. Had lunch with Bev last year and she looks good and joins me in missing you. Love Jeani
Jeani
March 17, 2022
Always thinking about you Les. So many memories even when our Brian called you Mr. Swan ! Lots of love from so many.
Arvin Anderson
March 24, 2017
Cousin, friends from early childhood through high school then out of touch for many years We knew each other and enjoyed getting together in those early days at family occasions. As often happens, time and life seperate our lives. Long life, never long enough
June 15, 2016
It's still so hard to put into words what one feels towards this wonderful gentleman's passing.
He will always be remembered in my daily prayers as someone truly special and it was a gift to have known him.
Diane Giansanti
Debra Patenaude
March 23, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to the entire Swan family and Swan Associates family! Les was a sweet man and a wonderful boss to me. He will be dearly missed. Sending my thoughts and prayers.Debra Patenaude
Paul wieloch
March 22, 2016
Kevin:
Sorry for your loss.
Paul
Ed Murphy
March 22, 2016
To all of Les's family,From all Les's Wednesday morning golf friends at The Rookery please accept are deepest sympathy. Les was a wonderful golf Buddy who was a welcome addition to all of our pairings. May God bless all of you and provide comfort knowing he was well liked and has been missed by all of the Wednesday morning golf group.
Joe Naccarello
March 21, 2016
Kevin, I have very fond memories of working with Les, and he always was willing to give me great work & personal advice. He will be missed by many as he was a very special giving person. My sincere & deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficulty times. Joe Naccarello
Joe Naccarello
March 21, 2016
Kevin, I have very fond memories of working with Les, and he always was willing to give me great work & personal advice. He will be missed by many, as he was a very special giving person. My sincere & deepest condoleances for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficulty times. Joe Naccarello
Rachel Von Daacke
March 21, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the entire Swan family. Les was such a great man and I am honored to have known him. You gave me my start in the business world at Swan Associates when I was just 20 years old and taught me so much about the industry and how to be driven. I owe it all to you! I will miss you greatly. The Swan holiday parties and games of thumper are some of my fondest memories. Love you, Rest in Peace Les. Rachel
Lisa Rydecki
March 21, 2016
Bev, Kevin, Steve and family,
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Les was a great boss, husband, dad and granddad and he will be missed. I was hoping to attend the wake, but I have to attend a Town Council meeting regarding budget that I can't miss. My thoughts are with you all. Craig, Amy and Jess send their condolences also.
Lisa
Rachel Von Daacke
March 21, 2016
Les,
Thank you for teaching me the world of business when you hired me at Swan. I owe it all to you giving me my start in this world of HVAC. You were an amazing man and wonderful boss. I will fondly remember our holiday parties and games of thumper.
I will miss you greatly.
Rachel
David DeLancett
March 21, 2016
Please accept our heartfelt condolences from business associates at Daikin North America.
David DeLancett
Jean Campbell
March 20, 2016
My dear Les. i have known you since Bev first brought you home for all of us to meet you. You were so tall! No one in our family had your height. I was maid of honor at your wedding and shared in your joy with each of your son's birth. You were even in my wedding as the usher with the broken foot. The tux looked great anyway. I remember one of my visits to your home with Jenn and Brian. He was about 3 or 4 and wanted your attention. He couldn't remember your name so he tugged on your pants and said "Mr. Swan" It should have been Uncle Les and we all laughed at that one. I shall always remember our talks about politics and world events. I love you and know that you are in a better place. I will try my best to be there for Bev. My love and prayers for your eternal rest. Jeani
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