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Edward Swider Obituary

Edward "Ted" Swider Jr., age 53, of Weymouth, formerly of Scituate, passed away April 9, 2020, at South Shore Hospital after a courageous 1-1/2 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born in Scituate, he graduated from Scituate High School. Beloved brother of Cindy Swider of Plymouth, Tim Swider of Scituate and Tina Swider-Murphy of Barrington, N.H. Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Ellen Swider and his brother Chris Swider. Also survived by his sister-in-law, Jodie Swider, his brother-in-law, Billy Murphy and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He loved to travel and among his favorite destinations were Switzerland and Dominican Republic. He spent a few winters doing seasonal work in Vieques, Puerto Rico. He also had a very special love for Newfound Lake in Bristol, N.H. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Words of comfort can be left at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Apr. 17, 2020.

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June Watson

May 5, 2020

I worked with Ted and he was a pleasure to work with. Praying for your family. So sorry for your loss, and my sincere condolences.

April 20, 2020

I'm so sorry to see this. I remember working with Ted at the Mill Wharf and when I think of him I see his handsome smile. My condolences to his family.
Penny Morgan Dickinson

Fred Parker

April 17, 2020

I was very sorry to read about Ted. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family and friends.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

April 17, 2020

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