Grant A. Swenor

Townsend - Grant Swenor, 83, of Townsend, MA passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 26, 2021 after a valiant lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. Grant was born on August 23, 1938 to Herbert and Evelyn Swenor in Framingham. After graduating from Hopkinton High School in 1956, Grant served our country for 4 years in the Navy as a sonar man in the Mediterranean Sea. Upon completion of this service, he went on to earn his degree in Industrial Arts at Fitchburg State University. This kick started a 25 year teaching career in Ashby, Acton Boxborough and finally Hopkinton High School closing out his teaching career where he had first been a student himself. Grant was a passionate craftsman who could often be found in his workshop putting his incredible talent to use in cabinetry and custom millwork, primarily kitchens, bathrooms and custom windows including replacement windows for the Boston State House here in Massachusetts. He also custom designed and built storage sheds, custom enclosed porches for seasonal homes and trailers, as well as collecting some favorite antique tools along the way. Other favorite hobbies included bowling, shuffleboard, Bingo, Cribbage, a little golf and jigsaw puzzles. Grant was active in the New England Industrial Arts Association including serving as President and had also earned the recognition as a 50 year Mason. He and his wife Carol are members of the Townsend Congregational Church, were long time members of the Townsend Couples Club, as well as avid members of the Wolf Rockers Square Dance Club in Mason, NH. Upon their retirement, he and Carol enjoyed traveling with their fifth wheel trailer throughout the United States and wintered in Florida for 14 years. Throughout his life Grant has been blessed with an amazing circle of friends and family that have enriched his life tremendously. He will be deeply missed by all, but his incredible wit and sense of humor will warm our hearts with cherished memories for years to come. Grant is survived by Carol, his wife of 58 years, his son Jeff & wife, Donetta of Ashby Ma; his daughter, Melissa & husband, Dave of Colorado, 5 grandchildren – Joshua Swenor of NC, Ben Swenor & wife, Sarah of RI, Gary Farmer & wife Kendra of Texas, Kyrsti and Rachel Farmer of Colorado; and 8 great grandchildren, and 3 siblings – Gail & husband, Warren of Virginia, Neal & wife Muriel of Northboro, Ma, and Clay & wife, Jan of Westminster, Ma. Grant's Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm in T.J Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend. A visitation will be held prior to the service, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, 31 Highland Street, Townsend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Grant's memory to the Townsend Congregational Church, 3 Brookline St, Townsend, MA. For directions or to place an online condolence, please visit www.andersonfuneral.com. Grant's Services were recorded and is available to view at the following link: Click this link to view additional details about Grant's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/grant-swenor

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Grant A. Swenor

August 23, 1938 - September 26, 2021