Bill Swain, 72, of Glace Bay, formerly of Sydney passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at the Glace Bay General Hospital with his loving wife, Alda at his side.
Born in Bell Island, Nfld., he was the son of the late Eli and Effie Swain. Bill retired from the Canadian Air Force after 15 years service, returning to Sydney to work with security at Sydney Steel Corp.
He was an avid gardener who enjoyed going to flea markets and meeting people and he made many good friends there. He enjoyed tinkering with old radios in his shed.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Alda (Leader) Swain; son, William (Brenda) Swain, Sydney; stepchildren, Pam Leader, Kim Leader-O’Leary (Chris), both of Glace Bay and Todd Leader (Alma), Halifax. Bill also leaves behind grandchildren, Ali and Brian Leader, Halifax and Emily O’Leary (Papa’s girl); sister, Ellie King, Carbonear; brother, Everett ‘Ed’ (Stella) Swain, Carbonear; his loving mother-in-law, Edna MacPherson, Glace Bay and sister-in-law, Phyllis Swain, Sudbury, Ont. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by brothers, Thomas, Richard; sisters, Phyllis Dominic, Mary Crewe and Florence King.
Visitation for Bill will take place on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 from 1-2 p.m. at Newsome United Church followed at 2 p.m. by a funeral service with Rev. Michael Goodfellow officiating.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations in memory of Bill made to the Canadian Cancer Society or palliative care would be greatly appreciated.
At this time, the family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Dr. John Ritter and his staff and to the VON, especially, Debby and Sherri for the wonderful, loving care provided to Bill.
Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.pattenfuneral.com.
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And he’ll always shake your hand,
You can count, when you’re in trouble,
On the man from Newfounfland.”

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