Richard D. Swain of Needham on Apr 24, 2006. Husband of the late Lucille Swain. Devoted father of Rosa K. Perry and husband George, Nelson F. Swain and wife Gale, Patricia R. Pero and husband Gary and Daniel E. Swain. Also loved by his grandchildren Michelle Johnson, Dannielle May, the late Michael D. Perry, Jason and Robert Swain, Harry, Sonya and Joseph Pero and great grandchildren Nicole, Naomi, Megan, Morgan, Bailey, Conner, Alexis and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Sat Apr 29 at 11 AM in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. Needham. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Fri 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. 3300 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson AZ 85718. Late WW II U.S. Merchant Marine.