Daniel V. Swasey

Daniel V. Swasey February 17, 1946 June 14, 2012 Scarborough - Daniel V. Swasey, 67, of Portland passed away at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on June 14, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 17, 1946 in Portland, the son of Perley A. and Margaret (Belfontaine) Swasey. He attended Portland Schools, graduating from Portland High School in 1965. While still in high school, Daniel enlisted in the U.S. Navy and after graduation, served aboard the U.S.S. Hawkins in Vietnam. He was proud of the fact that he circumnavigated the world twice during his service. Daniel worked for 35 years for the Portland Water District, beginning with digging ditches and working his way up to being a Systems Operator as he prepared to retire in June. Daniel had several passions, including learning to cook, hosting dinner parties often on Saturday nights for friends and making many types of candies. He also loved photography, highlighted by studying under Ansel Adams in the summer of 1974 after a cross country trip with his daughter and good friend. Daniel also had a passion for music, learning to play guitar in his forties. Having a true thirst for knowledge, he always wanted to learn something new. Daniel was a gregarious person who always gave everything he could to his friends and family. He loved to give to others, believing that you always get out of life what you put in to it. He could relate to everybody, it didn't matter who someone was or what they had, he loved to connect with anyone who crossed paths with him. He was a great friend, a great father and will be missed tremendously by those who knew him. Daniel was predeceased by parents, his brothers Robert and Harry and his sister Judie. He is survived by, his daughter, Christina Swasey of Portland, his brothers, Perley ""Pete"" Swasey of New Hampshire, Donald Swasey of Sabattus and Everett Swasey of Buxton. He is also survived by his girlfriend Anna Delaney of Portland and two very special friends, Virginia Pulling of Portland and Donna McCusker of South Portland as well as several nieces and nephews. At Daniel's request there will be a Celebration of life at a later date. There will be a service notice in the paper closer to the celebration. He wants people to come ready to laugh and have fun! Arrangements are by A.T. Hutchins, LLC Funeral and Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Ave, Portland. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to www.athutchins.com Please consider honoring Daniel by making a donation in his memory to the Animal Refuge League or the Gosnell Hospice House.

Daniel V. Swasey

February 17, 1946 - June 14, 2012

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