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Phyllis Hammond Obituary
Auburn - Phyllis M. (Swett) Hammond, 82, passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Auburn on Thursday, June 1, 2017. She leaves behind 2 daughters- Patricia and her husband Roger Griffin of Barre, MA; Sandra and her husband Robert Gardella of Biddeford, ME; a son Kenneth Hammond of Orofino, Idaho; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and a sister Evelyn Wills of Auburn, MA. She was predeceased by her loving husband Edmond Hammond in 1994, son Craig Hammond in 1992, and 4 brothers- Richard Howe, Roswell Swett, Ralph Sweet, and Stanley Swett.
Phyllis was born in Leominster, daughter of Roswell and Avis (Howe) Swett. She worked the counter at Liggett Pharmacy. She was a past member of Greendale People's Church. She was also a member of the Auburn Starlettes Bowling Team and a member of the 39ers Club at Coes Pond Village.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 10am-12noon at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St, Worcester. A funeral service will follow at 12 noon in the funeral home. A burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please visit
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Elaine Tibbetts
May 31, 2021
R I P phyllis...
Elaine Tibbetts
May 31, 2020
R I P AUNTIE
Elaine Tibbetts
May 31, 2019
Rest in peace Phyllis......
Marjorie Willand
June 6, 2017
My most sincere condolences to you all. Phyllis and I were neighbors on Cleveland Ave. and worked together at Liggetts. She was a lovely lady and we shared many good times.
I am sorry to have lost contact with her. May she rest in peace.
June 4, 2017
I was so grateful I got to see your Mom before she passed while I was in Auburn Life Care Center Rehab. She was a great lady an a good friend. She will be deeply missed. Sorry for your loss, she will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mary Dorr
Elain Tibbetts
June 4, 2017
Dearest ken,sandy and patty;. so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace in the Lords arms.
Love, Elaine
American Heart Association
June 3, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Terry Grant
June 3, 2017
Dear Ken, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your mom. Phyllis was a charming lady, and I'm glad to have known her. Hold tight to the memories, they cannot be taken away from you.
Aunt Cindy
June 3, 2017
My condolences on the loss of your mother.
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