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Richard "Dick" Swain Veteran
January 24, 2019

Obituary

GILFORD-----Richard "Dick" Bert Swain passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Lakes Region General Hospital at the age of 86. He was born on February 21, 1932 in Laconia, NH.

He was predeceased by his mother Evelyn Walker Swain, Father Rex Bert Swain, brothers, Jack Swain and Rex Swain, Jr.

He graduated from Laconia High School in 1951. Soon after, he served 4 years in the US Navy, during the Korean War. He loved serving his time on the U.S.S. Gearing and U.S.S. Ross as a Gunner's Mate. Once discharged from the US Navy, he worked alongside his father in the plumbing business, where he learned his trade. He then worked 25 years for Bergen and Paterson as a first class welder, while mastering the trade of plumbing. After retiring from Bergen and Paterson, he started his business ABC Mechanical at the age of 62. He retired just a few years ago.

His passions included fishing, fly tying and racing. He loved spending days on the ice with his son and his grandchildren ice fishing. Time with his family was very dear to him. He is remembered for all the stories he would talk about during his time in the U.S. Navy, the fishing trips he took through the summers and the time spent with family during the holidays. He enjoyed having coffee with friends and visiting his family every day. His biggest pride was the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.

Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gloria Arlene Swain, two daughters, Nancy Jorgensen and her husband, Steve, Helen Healey and her husband Chuck; a son, Gary Swain and his significant other Barbie Doe; grandchildren, Angie Jorgensen, Kallie Hadley and her husband, Mike, Amy Jorgensen, Andy Swain and his wife Tami, Brianna Healey, Patrick Swain and his wife Heather and Michael Swain; great granddaughter, Mabel Hadley; sister, Sally O'Connell and brother, Howard Swain and his wife, Charlotte.

Calling Hours will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH using the Carriage House entrance.

A Memorial Service will follow the calling hours at 6:00pm also at the Funeral Home.

Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 1:00pm at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen NH.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to Belknap County Sportsman’s Association PO Box 214 Laconia NH 03247.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services / 603Cremations.com
164 Pleasant Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-4300