Edward Swift's Obituary
Edward H. Swift, age 84, of Lewes, DE passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at his residence. Mr. Swift was born August 27, 1921 in Wilmington, DE to the late Charles and Emma (Nitche) Swift.
Mr. Swift was a machinist for the DuPont Company working in the Wilmington shops for 30 years; he retired in l983. He was a Navy veteran of WW II.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Marie Swift; two sons, Edward H. Swift, Jr. of Claymont, DE and Jeffrey C. Swift and his wife Roxanne of Milton, DE; one daughter, Sharon A. Wilson and her husband Jim of Wilmington, DE; five grandchildren, Jamie Wilson & his wife Megan, Malcolm Swift, Kristen Wilson, Melissa Swift and Victoria Jones; five great grandchildren, Taylor Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Brittany Swift, Kyle Swift and Haley Swift; and several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Swift was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barbara Jane; his brother, John C. Swift; and a sister, Rita G. Pierce.
All funeral services and interment are private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution be made in Mr. Swift's name to a charity of your choice.
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