John R. Swenson's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2023 in Wallingford, Connecticut

John R. Swenson

August 20, 1926 - August 13, 2023 (96 years old)

Wallingford, Connecticut

John R. Swenson's obituary , Passed away on August 13, 2023 in Wallingford, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wallingford Funeral Home and Yalesville Funeral Home

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John R. Swenson

August 20, 1926 - August 13, 2023 (96 years old)

Wallingford, Connecticut

John R. Swenson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John R. Swenson of Wallingford, Connecticut, born in Meriden, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 96, on August 13, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Diane Dagata Swenson; his parents, Harry E. Swenson and Elsa M. Swenson (Anderson); his siblings, Marilyn Swenson Babcock, Janet Swenson Twiss, Howard E. Swenson and Eleanor "Billie" Swenson Gradwell; his niece Kristen Swenson; and his parents-in-law, Mary Dagata and Anthony Dagata.

He is survived by: his daughters, Carol Swenson of Wallingford, CT and Sandra Kempsell (Trevor); his sibling's children, Cynthia "Candy" Twiss Kaufman, Robert "Doc" Twiss (Brenda), David Swenson (Michelle), Sally Swenson Tracy, David Gradwell (Allison), Peter Gradwell (Sharon), Martha Babcock (Hal Steinman), Elizabeth Babcock VanGuilder, Ellen Babcock Miller (Clayton) and Miriam Babcock Wilkerson (David); his sister-in-law Paulette Cook; his nephews-in-law, Peter Cook (Linda) and David Cook; and his niece-in-law Marjorie Cook. He is also survived by children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wallingford Funeral Home and Yalesville Funeral Home



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