Jacquelyn Swain (1937-2021)

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Jacquelyn Swain

RANGELEY PLANTATION – Jacquelyn Swain, 84, of Rangeley Plantation, died on August 24, 2021. She was born in Rangeley on May 9, 1937, to Kendall “Whit” and Amy Dunham. She attended elementary school in New Vineyard and high school in Rangeley. Jackie married Stephen Swain, also of Rangeley Plantation, and they raised four sons. The family moved to Wilton in the early sixties where she spent many years as a home health aide to families in Wilton and Farmington. She enjoyed helping people, and later earned her nursing degree, continuing her desire of helping those in need.

Jackie is survived by her sons, Marshall, Sherwood (Tanya), Shaun, and Shepard (Doreen); sisters, Glendalyn (Richard) Hargreaves of New Vineyard, and Kendalyn (John) Ranger of Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Summer Schanz, Jessica Gray, Savannah Swain, Sophie Swain, Jonathan Swain, Matthew Swain, Ben Swain and Marissa Swain; eight great grandchildren, Skye, Lila, Cooper, Stephen, Claire, Zoey, Caroline and Lydia; nephews, Steven, Paul and Jamie Hargreaves, and Yates Kennedy; her one and only niece, Carey Kennedy; and great niece, Piper, who mom spent many hours on the phone with. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen; and daughter in-law, Beth (Shaun).

Mom would want you all to know that she is at rest now at home in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Grieve as you must and should for the loss of a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, but in the knowledge that she is home.

On Monday, August 30, 2021, visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., with a funeral service to begin at 2 p.m., at the Rangeley Baptist Church, 3 Lake St., in Rangeley. Interment will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

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  1. Prayers and sympathy to Sherwood and Family, and to the rest of Jacquelyn’s family. Cherish your memories and know that she is in a far better place flying with the Angels. She has earned her wings!!

  2. From the very first time I saw her as a new summer renter in 1990, Jackie bent over backwards to help me on a personal level, and not just as a two-week landlord. Her first instant meeting me, she brought down a crib for my child. I will miss the chats we used to have when I mounted the hill to write a check or ask for towels: we would start out with updates about family doings and end up with the state of health care, religion, or the environment! She watched my kids grow from year to year, always remembered their achievements, and was so kind as she saw me grow as a mom! I know her life got hard at the end, so it is good that she is at peace now. I will remember her with great fondness.

  3. We have known Jackie and the family for 62 years and enjoyed our summer vacation with them. She will be thoroughly missed by all.

    Laurel and Jim Carr

  4. Condolences, It’s been many years. I remember the bright smile and warm personality. Hold the memory in your hearts and she’ll always be there. Stan Tilton

  5. To the family of Jackie ,so very sorry to just see this now .My family and I stayed at the cabins for many years .
    We loved it ,she was a Wonderful lady .

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