Donald J. Swan

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Donald J. Swan

September 13,1969

- April 18, 2010

When I must leave you for a

little while, please do not grieve

and hug your sorrow to you

through the years. But start out

bravely with a gallant smile; and

for my sake, and in my name,

live on and do all things the same.

Feed not your loneliness on empty

days, but fill each waking hour in

useful ways. Reach out your hand

 in comfort and in cheer and I in

turn will comfort you and hold

you near; and never, never be

afraid to die, for I am waiting

for you in the sky!

Swan - Donald J. of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on Sunday April 18th, 2010 at the age of 40 years.

Husband of Stephanie (Watson) Swan.

Devoted father of David and Samantha Swan, both of Reading.

Loving son of the late Irene (Prevost) Swan.

Also survived by his cherished brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston on Thursday April 22nd, 2010 at 8:00am with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Donald's life at the Most Holy Redeemer Church, Maverick Street (Maverick Square), East Boston at 9:00am.

Visiting hours are on Wednesday April 21st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Relatives and friends respectfully invited.

Donald was born in Boston in 1969. He grew up in the Maverick Square area and was one of a great line of brothers and sisters. He was proud to have come from the Maverick Square Housing (Projects). Donald was employed at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Lab Technician. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Sunday evening, April 18.

In lieu of flowers, to honor Donald's memory, memorial donations may be made for his children's education with checks payable to Laurene Murphy, Bank of America, Bartlett Street, Winthrop, MA 02152.
 

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude with Donald being laid to rest in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.

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