Ethel Mae Swinney Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ethel Mae Swinney (Hamden, Connecticut), whose life came to an end on February 27, 2026 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ethel Mae Swinney to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Bradley James and Margaret James (Tedder); and her siblings, Lenny James, Otis James Sr., Robert James Sr., Alfred James Sr. and Willhelmenia James.

She is survived by: her significant other Charles T. Connor; her daughter Yolanda James (Leo Willis); her grandson Tyriq James-Ireland; her godson Darren "DJ" Miles, Jr. of Waterbury, Connecticut.; and her siblings, Gale E. James of South Carolina, John Henry James of South Carolina, Billy James of South Carolina, Alfonzo James of South Carolina and John Kirby James of Colorado. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.