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GEORGE W. SWANSON age 87 of Geneseo, NY formerly of Mount Morris, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at the Teresa House in Geneseo, NY. He was born the son of Carl and Grace (Stamp) Swanson on October 6, 1933 in Warsaw, NY. He married Joyce Owen on June 18, 1986. Prior to his retirement in 1989 he was employed as an Officer for the University Police at SUNY Geneseo for over 25 years. He had also worked on the Swanson family farm, Foster Wheeler in Dansville, and the Craig Developmental Center in Sonyea. He and his wife, Joyce, also owned and operated Allan’s Hill Bed and Breakfast in Mount Morris for 23 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tuscarora and PEF. He was a former member of the Mount Morris Town Council for 8 years, Active Hose Company of the Mount Morris Fire Department, Mount Morris Ambulance, and the Mount Morris Grange in Tuscarora. He had also formed the first Boy Scout troop at Sonyea. George was very involved with his town and community and his love of farming was always in his heart.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 35 years Joyce. 8 children Carl (Regina) Swanson of Mt. Morris, Margot Swanson of New Hampshire, Gail (Larry) Valentino of West Sparta, Karlene (Carol) Parshall of Georgia, Kathie (John) Roberts of North Carolina, Patti Duel of Rochester, Joseph (Julie) Parshall of Georgia and Jon Parshall of Rochester. 12 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren. 2 brothers Bill Swanson and Ed Swanson both of Mount Morris. Many nieces, nephews and dear and loving friends. He was predeceased by his son Ronald Parshall Jr. in 1994 and his sister Sheila Saunders in 1989.
No prior calling hours. Memorial Services will be held on Monday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Tuscarora. Lay Pastor Carmen Vianese officiating. Interment Mount Morris Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Tuscarora, 8082 Main Street, Mount Morris, NY 14510 and the Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454. Arrangements by the JOHN W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 37 Chapel Street, (Route 408), Mount Morris, NY. Sign the online registry at
www.johnwmartinfuneralhome.com
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