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Anne Swinton Obituary

Swinton, Anne McCallen LATHAM Anne McCallen Swinton, 71 of Horton Drive, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her home with her loving family at her side. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late James A. and A. Grace Wilkes McCallen. She was educated at St. Joseph's School in Green Island and was a 1967 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a 1971 graduate of The College of Saint Rose. She received her master's degree from SUNY. Anne was a math teacher at Heatly High School for 33 years and retired in 2004. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading, gardening and crossword puzzles. In addition to all of her hobbies, she was a gourmet cook and baker and found time to volunteer at Unity House in Troy and with Binky Patrol. She was the widow of Stephen Swinton Sr.; loving mother of Carolyn Cocca (Steven Goodman) of New Paltz; and stepmother of Stephen Swinton Jr. (Nicole) of Niskayuna, Kristin Swinton (Tod Ward) of Green Island and Mark Swinton (Tanya) of Delmar. She was the sister of the late Kate LaVoie. She was the beloved Bobbie to Anna Cocca, Amelia Madeline and Theodore Irving Goodman; and Mimi to Madelon Margaret, Jack Stephen and William Robert Swinton and Nicholas Santino DeFazio. She is also survived by her niece and godchild Renee Howe (late Don) of Waterford; her nephew Donald LaVoie Jr. (Jodi) of Ballston Spa; her grandnieces, Kate and Erin Howe; grandnephew Maximus LaVoie; as well as her cousin Eileen Poretta (Tom). Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family with interment in Albany Rural Cemetery. A celebration of Anne's life will be held when pandemic restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Unity House of Troy, 2431 6th Ave,, Troy, NY, 12180. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, please visit: Brendesefuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Dec. 1, 2020.

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Bill DeCianni

May 6, 2021

Dear family of Ann Swinton, I have been struggling of what to write here since I found out about her passing.

She was not just one of my teachers, but one of the best teachers I ever had. She did not have to speak so loudly to command respect and with a single sentence could inspire you to do more or in some cases, that which was not done before.

Someone once said to me you can´t teach desire, they were right, for a great teacher does not teach desire, they unlock the desire from within to shatter the walls before us. Misses Swinton was such a teacher.

Students of life need teachers like Ann Swinton, not screens, or apps. They need a person like Ann Swinton who unlocks the dimensions within and aligns our spirt for who we can be. I want to say, thank you to my teacher for what you have given of yourself to all of us. You reached us all. Thank You

Sue-Ellen Jordan

December 2, 2020

Wonderful teachers like her were rare. Rest In Peace sweet lady.

Anita DeCianni-Brown

December 1, 2020

My condolences to Anne’s family. I was fortunate to have Anne as a teacher. In all my years of involvement with Heatly, Anne was one of the teachers who never gave up on students. Heatly and our students were better because of it. I am so sorry for your loss.

Anita DeCianni-Brown

Peggy Gilboe Maloney

December 1, 2020

My condolences to all of you. I enjoyed Anne as a friend and a fellow teacher in Green Island. May she Rest In Peace..

June Misnik (Sherman)

December 1, 2020

A wonderful teacher with a great sense of humor and always a kind heart. Condolences to all her family. Rest in Peace.

Mike and Nancy McNulty & Family

December 1, 2020

To all of Anne’s Family: Jim and Grace McCallen raised a wonderful daughter whose contribution to the education of hundreds of Green Island students will long be remembered and appreciated. We are very sorry for your loss.

Kathy Kirch

December 1, 2020

So sorry to hear of Anne's passing. She was the guiding force in our computer program at Heatly School. I have fond memories of dinners out and trips in the New England area.

Daniel Brannigan

December 1, 2020

Thank you for not giving up on me. ALWAYS, a great soul. My condolences to her family.

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