Douglas S. Swinamer

Douglas S. Swinamer Sr. 83 Passed away Jan 30, 2014 at home. He was born in Nova Scotia May 24, 1930. He worked for NS Light and Power, until he and his family moved to the US in 1964. He worked for Boston Edison as a linesman and retired as an Overhead Line supervisor. Doug and his wife moved to Port Charlotte, FL in 1997. Doug was a dedicated member of the Moose Lodge 2121 of Port Charlotte, FL since 2000. He was honored with a past Governor award in recognition of his Loyality, meritorious service and commitment. He was also a Moose Legionnaire and was honored with a Fellowship Degree. Doug is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vie of Port Charlotte, his children, Judith (Michael) Saffelle and Douglas Jr. (Karen); his grandchildren, Sarah (Robert) Gillis, Megan Swinamer and Bryan Saffelle, his brother, Clark Swinamer and sister, Juanita Swinimer of Nova Scotia. A special thanks to Dr. S. Bhat, and staff at Port Charlotte Rehab, and dedicated support of Helen Kramer and Jean Wydra. Visitation Monday, February 3, 2014 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home 2405 Harbor Blvd. Port Charlotte, Florida. Funeral Services will b...[more]

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t 1:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Please visit the online tribute for Douglas S. Swinamer Sr. to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family at www.kays-ponger.com The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to Tidewell Hospice at 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, Florida 34238. Arrangements by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and cremation services. Port Charlotte Chapel.