Joyce A. (Mason) Swan, age 87, of New Haven, formerly of Mystic, passed away Monday at Twin Maples Healthcare in Durham.
Mrs. Swan was born in England on New Year’s Eve, 1921, one of 8 children to Frederick and Rosetta (Gegg) Mason. She emigrated to the United States after World War II and was married to Walter F. Swan Jr., who died March 7, 1975.
A former resident of Bank Street, Mystic, she was employed as a crossing guard at the former Mystic Academy for 25 years before retiring.
She is survived by her children, Walter & Debbie Swan and family of Springfield, and Roselee Comer & family of New Haven; and her siblings, Wyn Willis, Edna Condy, Ron Mason, all of England; and her loving pet, Natasha.
She was also predeceased by a daughter, Diane Swan.
Her Funeral Service will be conducted at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Thursday at 11am. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Twin Maples Healthcare, P.O. Box 423, Durham, CT 06422.
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