Peter F. Swain
Gilmanton -
Peter F. Swain, 55, of Rollins Pond Road, died November 10th at
the Concord Hospital following a long illness.
He was born in Laconia, the son of Walter and Delia Swain
and lived in Pittsfield for most of his life, moving to
Gilmanton 3 years ago.
He was a trained machinist, had been employed by the NH
Hydrolic Co. in Merrimack, and later by the Leighton Machine
Company in Manchester.
He retired as a lens polisher at the NH Optical Company in
Concord.
He was a former member of the Manchester Elks Lodge and also
the North American Hunting Club.
He is survived by his wife Julia (Munsey) Swain of
Gilmanton; a son, Peter F. Swain Jr. of Gilmanton; 2
daughters, Jennifer Kearns of Pittsfield, and Heidi
Ellsworth of Epsom; 5 grandchildren, Joshua, Baily and
Cameron Ellsworth, Cassidy Kearns and Ryan Swain; a brother
Walter L. Swain; and a sister, Donna Chase, both of
Tennessee; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Dennis Swain; and a sister,
Marylee Swain.
Funeral Services were held at the Perkins & Pollard Memorial
Home, Pittsfield, on Friday, November 14, 2008.
The Rev. Henry Frost, Pastor of the Loudon Center Freewill
Baptist Church officiated.
Burial will be at the family’s convenience in the Riverview
Cemetery, Barnstead.