Vincent “Pup” Swanson of Salem, N.H. at the age of 89 passed peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones.
He was born in Ljungby, Sweden to the late Oscar and Ruth Swanson. He grew up and was educated in Somerville, MA, where he graduated from Somerville High School. He was a resident of Salem, NH for the past 32 years, formerly of Danvers, MA.
Mr. Swanson was a salesman for Lewis Boyle in Waltham, MA. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during World War II. Vince was a Past Master & Member of the Amity Masonic Lodge in Danvers, MA. He was an active member of the Salem Athletic Club, the Greater Salem Caregivers, and the Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in Salem. He enjoyed performing with the Salem Senior Singers, model boat building, and boating on the lake. Most of all Vince was a devoted family man.
Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (Keyes) Swanson, and in recent years, loving companion to Lorraine Whitley of Salem, N.H. Devoted father to Vincent Swanson Jr. and his wife Lulan of Vista, C.A., Robert Swanson and fiancée, Karen Jonaitis of Chester, N.H., Ronald Swanson and partner Lauren Liss of Gloucester, M.A., the late Dianne (Swanson) Jordan, Barry Swanson of Salem, N.H., and Dawn (Swanson) Moretti and Richard Moretti of Salem, N.H. He is also survived by grandchildren Daniel Swanson, Tammy (Swanson) Cornett, Tina Swanson, Jessica (Swanson) Maczuba, Adam Swanson, Erik, Ryan, and Brett Swanson, Derek Jordan, Dylan, and Dustin Swanson, Cameron, and Erika Moretti, nine great-grandchildren, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and valued friends including Nancy and Elaine Swanson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 11th at 11 AM at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, Zion Hill Rd, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 10th from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Salem Caregivers, PO Box 2316, Salem, NH 03079