OBITUARY
Clarence Edward Swaine
March 27, 1943 – June 8, 2018
Age 75, of Halifax, passed away suddenly on Friday June 8, surrounded by his family. Clarence was born in Canso, NS, to parents Clarence Leslie Swaine and Dorothy Leona Bennett.
He is survived by his wife Judy (Sprague); daughter Stephanie (Darren Schofield); sons Shawn (Christie Singer and son Robert), Scott (Penny Dalgarno); four granddaughters: Lauren, Sierra, Lexie and Leah, all of Halifax; sisters Mary (Harold Dort) of Canso, Sheila (Melvin Rhynold) of Canso; brother Gordon (Donna MacDonald) of Halifax; and many nieces and nephews.
Clarence was predeceased by sisters Joan Edwards, Ruby Horne, and brother Shirl Bennett.
Clarence was employed by Halifax Shipyards for 45 years, retiring in 2004. Over the years he volunteered with Scouts Canada, Youth Baseball and Hockey, and for the last 14 years with the Halifax West Ecumenical Food Bank in Fairview.
Clarence was the most social of the family and would strike up a conversation everywhere he went, he truly loved people.
Above all, he was a dedicated grandfather who did anything and everything for his four girls. He loved them more than words can say.
The family would like to thank the entire team at the QE II Cardiac Cath Lab for all that was done on Friday.
Cremation has taken place. A visitation will take place Wednesday, June 13th 7-9pm. A service will be held Thursday, June 14th at 2pm, both at JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Halifax West Ecumenical Food Bank. To leave an online condolence please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Clarence Edward Swaine 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: halifax, Province: Nova Scotia
