John Oxley Swift, 88 of Kensington Avenue, Stellarton, passed away January 25, 2012 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Dewar) Swift.
John graduated from Springhill High School and Queens University with his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
In his earlier working years, he was employed with the Cumberland Coal Company in Springhill, the Acadia Coal Company in Stellarton retiring from Warren Maritimes Limited, New Glasgow in 1988.
John was a member of the Oddfellows Eureka Lodge in Springhill, Fuller Lodge No. 5 where he received his 65 year jewel. He was a member and elder of Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton, where he also served on the Board of Stewards. He was a former member and president of the Stellar Curling Club, the Pictou County Oldtime Fiddlers, the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association, former volunteer and treasurer of the finance board of the V0N, and acted in a financial capacity for various other organizations. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Muriel (Lorimer) Swift, Stellarton; sons: John and Donald, Stellarton; Michael, Toronto; a daughter, Susan, Stellarton; a brother, Henry (Jacqueline) Swift, Dartmouth; nieces, Pamela Frauley, Halifax; Judith Donaldson, Houston, Texas; nephews, David Tuck, Hillsborough, NB; Bruce Tuck, Chester.
He was predeceased by a son Kevin, a sister Jean (Frank) Tuck.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday from the Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton, with Rev. John Roy presiding. Burial of ashes will take place in the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, at a later date.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Palliative Care Society of the Aberdeen Hospital, the Sharon St. John United Church or to a charity of one’s choice.
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