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Michael Blen Swain

Michael Blen Swain

1944

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2025

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Michael Blen Swain

1944

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2025

Michael was born on March 6th, 1944 and passed away on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 81

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HALLOWELL- On March 6, 2025, Michael Blen Swain passed away peacefully at home with his wife Jane by his side after a battle with cancer. On his 81st birthday, his life came full circle. Born on March 6, 1944, in Brunswick, ME, the son of the late Fritz Swain and Delvina (Patterson) Swain, Michael graduated from Brunswick High School and Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He worked for the State of Maine for many years as an Intensive Case Manager. Michael is survived by Jane Swain, his loving wife of 53 years, his son Matthew Swain and daughter-in-law Christine Swain of Litchfield, and sisters Mary Swain of Litchfield and Debra Eastman of Bath. Michael is preceded in death by his brother Dwight Swain and his sisters Sandra Swain and Dianna Swain Baribeau. Michael found joy in the simple pleasures of life. An avid fisherman, Michael deeply enjoyed the tranquility of nature. His love for the outdoors was also expressed through his love for gardening. He volunteered his time and talent to maintaining the community gardens in downtown Gardiner. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society. Per Michael’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. To share condolences, memories, and photos, please visit the Staples Funeral Home website: www.StaplesFuneralHome.com

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Michael Blen Swain

Mar. 06, 1944 ~ Mar. 06, 2025

HALLOWELL- On March 6, 2025, Michael Blen Swain passed away peacefully at home with his wife Jane by his side after a battle with cancer. On his 81st birthday, his life came full circle. Born on March 6, 1944, in Brunswick, ME, the son of the late Fritz Swain and Delvina (Patterson) Swain, Michael graduated from Brunswick High School and Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He worked for the State of Maine for many years as an Intensive Case Manager. Michael is survived by Jane Swain, his loving wife of 53 years, his son Matthew Swain and daughter-in-law Christine Swain of Litchfield, and sisters Mary Swain of Litchfield and Debra Eastman of Bath. Michael is preceded in death by his brother Dwight Swain and his sisters Sandra Swain and Dianna Swain Baribeau. Michael found joy in the simple pleasures of life. An avid fisherman, Michael deeply enjoyed the tranquility of nature. His love for the outdoors was also expressed through his love for gardening. He volunteered his time and talent to maintaining the community gardens in downtown Gardiner. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Kennebec Valley Humane Society. Per Michael’s wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. To share condolences, memories, and photos, please visit the Staples Funeral Home website: www.StaplesFuneralHome.com

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Tom and Deborah

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Dear Jane and Family, We are so very saddened to hear of Michael's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Warmly, Tom and Debbie Soule

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"In loving memory of Michael, who will be missed by so many. May this tree grow tall and strong as a living tribute to the beautiful soul that touched so many lives."

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Michael and Jane worked as our steadfast volunteers at Gardiner's Waterfront Park. For more than 10 years they could be found tending the large formal perennial garden in the city's most beautiful park. Michael and Jane were responsible, along with other hard working residents, for keeping the gardens lush and attractive all season long. By daybreak they would arrive, tools in hand and work a long spell, making sure everything was just right. People like this come along very rarely in life and Gardiner is lucky to have had them in the community. Michael will be missed, love to Jane.

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