WAYLAND: J Frederic Sway, 82, died peacefully and in the comfort and care of his beloved
family at his residence in Wayland on Thursday, October 14, 2021 following a period of
declining health.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 9, 1939 the son of the late Isaac Sway
and Jane (Ciener) Sway.
Fred was the beloved husband for 41 years of Pamela (Lewis) Sway of Wayland.
Devoted father of Brian F. Sway and his wife April Mazza of Natick, Henry L. “Hank” Sway
and his wife Ashley Sway of Columbus, OH and Isaac L. “Ike” Sway and his wife Anna
Agranov of Concord. Cherished grandfather of Isabelle Sway and Charlotte Sway. Brother of
Daniel Sway and his wife Sue Sway of Cincinnati, OH.
Fred has been a resident of Wayland for over 39 years and previously resided in
Cambridge. He spent his formative years in Cincinnati, OH and received his BS in Psychology
from the University of Cincinnati. He received his Masters in Photography from the Illinois
Institute of Technology in Chicago. Prior to his retirement, he was the Director of Photo Services
at Boston University for 20 years. He was an accomplished photographer and was a teacher of
commercial and artistic photography.
In his leisure time, Fred enjoyed reading, cycling, and yoga. He served his country
proudly with the United States Army and with the US Army Reserves.
Fred always placed his family first and delighted in spending time with them creating
many fond memories over the years.
At the request of his family, all funeral services will be private.
For those who desire, his family kindly suggests that memorial gifts in Fred’s memory be
sent to the Sudbury Valley Trustees, Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.
family at his residence in Wayland on Thursday, October 14, 2021 following a period of
declining health.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on January 9, 1939 the son of the late Isaac Sway
and Jane (Ciener) Sway.
Fred was the beloved husband for 41 years of Pamela (Lewis) Sway of Wayland.
Devoted father of Brian F. Sway and his wife April Mazza of Natick, Henry L. “Hank” Sway
and his wife Ashley Sway of Columbus, OH and Isaac L. “Ike” Sway and his wife Anna
Agranov of Concord. Cherished grandfather of Isabelle Sway and Charlotte Sway. Brother of
Daniel Sway and his wife Sue Sway of Cincinnati, OH.
Fred has been a resident of Wayland for over 39 years and previously resided in
Cambridge. He spent his formative years in Cincinnati, OH and received his BS in Psychology
from the University of Cincinnati. He received his Masters in Photography from the Illinois
Institute of Technology in Chicago. Prior to his retirement, he was the Director of Photo Services
at Boston University for 20 years. He was an accomplished photographer and was a teacher of
commercial and artistic photography.
In his leisure time, Fred enjoyed reading, cycling, and yoga. He served his country
proudly with the United States Army and with the US Army Reserves.
Fred always placed his family first and delighted in spending time with them creating
many fond memories over the years.
At the request of his family, all funeral services will be private.
For those who desire, his family kindly suggests that memorial gifts in Fred’s memory be
sent to the Sudbury Valley Trustees, Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.
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