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Julia Swanson Obituary

Julia A. "Anne" Swanson, 58, passed away June 27, 2010 after being stricken ill at home. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Swanson, her stepsons Allen, Matthew and Michael Swanson, and a stepdaughter, Kaitlin Swanson. Anne also leaves three brothers; Joe, Jim and Fred Matt, and sister Patty Genthe along with several nieces and nephews. Anne was born May 2, 1952 in Urbana, IL daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Callanan) Matt, and is survived by her stepmother Patricia (Sullivan) Matt. She worked as a paralegal for several years and also was a proud homemaker who enjoyed cooking and sewing. Anne and her husband Mike loved to travel to the Outer Banks in North Carolina and also to Prince Edward and Cape Breton Island. She adored her Old English Sheep Dog (OES) "Haley", and was a devoted member of The Old English Sheep Dog Rescue. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue, Inc. 49 Stonehedge Lincoln MA 01773.

Calling Hours

& Funeral Mass

All are invited to calling hours Friday July 2nd from 5 to 8pm at The Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. in North Grafton. Anne's Funeral Mass and burial will be held in Wisconsin at the convenience of her family. An Online Condolence book and directions are available at:

RoneyFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jun. 30, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Debe Sharpe_Logue

July 27, 2010

Thinking of Anne with much love.

July 2, 2010

Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.
John Ovoian

Steve Rocha

July 1, 2010

Mike and family, we feel your lost and don't have the words to paint how we feel. Mike we are thinking about you and your family, we understand your wife was a remarkable and wonderful Lady. We are here to support you.

Steve Rocha NAS Support

Linda Stewart (Co-Worker)

July 1, 2010

Michael,
Hard to imagine Heaven needed her more than those here on earth. Someday we'll understand. She sounded like an amazing lady that many were proud to know. You and your family and all those whose lives she touched are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless richly you and fill the void she leaves with peace and rest.

Doug Boyd

July 1, 2010

Mike - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife (and best friend). Thinking of you and your family.

Satish Chaliki

July 1, 2010

Michael, I am so sorry for your loss of your wife/partner/friend. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Jeff Esposito

July 1, 2010

Words are inadequate. Let me know what I can do to help you - you do not face this alone

Michael Arrigo

July 1, 2010

Michael,

It is impossible to understand why things like this happen. In your loss, remember that you have friends that are willing to help in any way we can. We may not be able to understand what you are going through but we are here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Ferber

July 1, 2010

Michael, may the spirit of your beloved wife always be a part of who you are, where you go, and whatever you do. Keeping you and your family in my prayers; very sorry for your loss. With deep sympathy,

Joe Silvia

July 1, 2010

Mike,

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife Anne. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Rick Hirko (& Family)

July 1, 2010

Mike - I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Anne Morse

July 1, 2010

Mike,
I am so very sorry to hear of Anne's passing.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of deep sorrow and shock.

Keith Lenenski

July 1, 2010

Mike,
This was an enormous shock for me. I can only imagine the pain that you are going through. I know that God's comfort will see you through this. You and your wife are in my prayers.

Drew Richard

June 30, 2010

Michael, I am so sorry for your loss of your wife and best fried. If there is anything I can do to help you, please do not hesitate to ask. I will keep you and your wife in my prayers. (Drew Richard)

Joe Wronski

June 30, 2010

Mike,

I am so sorry for your loss.
thinking of you and your family.

Debe Sharpe-Logue

June 30, 2010

Michael, Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. Give Haley an extra big hug from the OES rescue family.
Debe Sharpe Logue
Quincy, MA

Brian Massey

June 30, 2010

Michael,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife and best friend. Just so you know all of your friends will be here for you at EMC. You and your family will be in our prayers.

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