WORCESTER-Bernice E. (Griffin) Swallow, 80, of 1183 Main Street, died Tuesday, December 6th in the Washburn House. Her husband; Harold Swallow died in 1992. She leaves a son; George Swallow of Grayslake, IL, a granddaughter; Michelle Swallow of Winthrop Harbor, IL, and many other relatives and friends.
She was born in Leicester on March 2nd, 1925, the daughter of Daniel and Jessie B. (Earl) Griffin and graduated from Leicester schools. Mrs. Swallow was employed by Massachusetts Protective Insurance Company where she worked as a secretary for several years. She lived in Illinois for several years, before returning to Leicester.
The funeral is Monday, December 12th, at 11:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leicester. A calling hour will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washburn House, 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603.