Mary Helen Swain Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Helen Swain in Gilford, New Hampshire, born in Smyrna, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 19, 2025 at the age of 88. Mary Helen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Grace Helen Hoover (Gentry) and Edwin Frances Hoover, Sr.; her son Rick Ned Swain; her husband Rex Bert Swain, Jr.; and her brother Edwin Francis "Ned" Hoover III.
She is survived by: her children, Mark A. Swain (Sandy) of Thornton, NH, Heidi E. Swain (Ty Harris) of Elon, NC and Bonnie T. Swain of Laconia, NH; her grandchildren, Hannah Swain Lovik (Fred) of Upplands Vasby, Amanda MacAuley (Aaron) of Thornton, NH, Tyler Ray (Catherine) of Campton, NH, Jenny Russell of Laconia, NH and Jerikah Sylvia of Laconia, NH; and her great grandchildren, Aubrey, Alex MacAuley and Ellie Ray.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford, NH 03249.
