Mary C. "Marie" Swansen

Mary C. "Marie" Swansen obituary, Malden, MA

Mary C. "Marie" Swansen

Mary Swansen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Breslin Funeral Home - Malden on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Mary C. "Marie" Swansen, of Malden, passed away on July 7th. Beloved wife of the late James Swansen. Loving mother of Gerald Swansen of Malden, Leslie Santilli and her late husband John of Wilmington, NC, Linda Marino and her late husband Joseph of Malden, William Swansen and his wife Lynda of Salem, NH, Donna Swansen of Malden, John Swansen, and his wife Monique of Salisbury, MA and Mary Depace and her husband Pasquale "Pat" of Derry, NH. Dear sister of the late Pasquale and Joseph Conforto and Frances Joyce. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina Conforto. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and longtime friend, Sylvia Colangeli. Marie has been a lifelong resident of Malden. She is a graduate of Girls Catholic High School in Malden. For many years she worked as a bookkeeper for the P.A. Milan Trucking Company. Relatives & friends are invited to attend visitation at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Tuesday July 15th from 8:30-9:45 AM followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Forestdale Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org

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Linda DellaGatta

July 20, 2025

I am so sorry, I just found out about Marie´s passing. I had surgery and was staying with my daughter, for 2 months. She was a wonderful person. Sending all my love and prayers to you all

Joanne Settemio

July 15, 2025

Dear Donna, Mary, and family: I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My deepest condolences. I enjoyed our talks up at City Hall when she used to come into the building. So sorry for your loss.

Debbie ( Power) Crecco

July 15, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Swansen family. your mom was so sweet & she will be in your hearts Forever.
With Sympathy
Debbie (Power) Crecco
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Family

Candi Power Varsalona

July 15, 2025

Carried to Heaven the wings of a dove.

Your Mother's spirt lives on with all that knew her.

I loved Marie she was so sweet
Beautiful women always in my heart

She is home in the loving arms of God
Prayers and condolences to you all.

Love Tom and Candice
Varsalona

Jane Ruohoniemi (Swansen)

July 10, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. Auntie Marie was one of the nicest, sweetest, kindest people I have ever known. She was also one of the few people who could/would call me Janey and I wouldn't object. I will miss her dearly. Cousin Jane.

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