Eric A Swanson

SWAMPSCOTT – Mr. Eric A. Swanson, 75, of Swampscott died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Beverly Hospital. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Eric H. and Edna (Mills) Swanson. Raised and educated in Lynn, he was a graduate of Lynn Vocational Tech Institute where he specialized his education in Machine Technical Education. Upon graduation, Eric had been employed as a Machinist for the General Electric Company in West Lynn where he shared 41 years with the company until the time of his retirement in 2007. Mr. Swanson was a strong advocate for others, he was a loyal activist in the Union Affairs as well as the IUE-CWA Local 201 Union of Lynn. Eric had also volunteered at the Peabody Council On Aging and was a loyal member of the Church of St. Andrew in Marblehead. He was predeceased by his wife Suzanne (Crawley) Swanson with whom he had shared 32 years of marriage. Eric is survived by his close friends and caregiver Roy Young and his wife Eileen of Salem and his three cousins and many dear friends. His willingness to help others and kind nature will be deeply missed by those who knew him. ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral service will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Church of St. Andrew, 135 Lafayette Street, Marblehead at 1 P.M. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial to be held prior to the service in Pine Grove Cemetery, 145 Boston St., Lynn at 11:30 A.M. Meeting at the front gate. Relatives and friends invited. Assisting the family with arrangements is The O'Donnell Funeral Home, 46 Washington Sq., (Salem Common), Salem. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.