Harold (Tommy) Bertram Swan

Tommy Swan of Harvey Station, NB passed away on January 27, 2023 at the Veterans Health Unit, Fredericton, NB. He was born on February 18, 1927 at Harvey Station, NB, a son of the late Robert and Mildred (Pollock) Swan.

Tommy lived a full life, a life of hard work as a creamery driver, mechanic, millwright, and machinist. There wasn’t anything that he couldn’t fix. He lived a life full of travel. He enjoyed driving his camper van across Canada and then several trips abroad. Newfoundland was his favourite. He lived a life full of family time at Harvey Lake, spending birthdays, holidays, etc with his family and especially loved being around his grandsons and talking about their Ford vehicles. His visits with granddaughters were a way to catch up on what they were up to. He loved his hometown of Harvey Station and was proud to say that he came from there. He was always chatting with whoever would lend an ear to listen. He was a man full of stories, wit, and would give you anything if asked. He will be missed by many.
He was a charter member of the Harvey Lions Club, member of the NB Antique Auto Club, Harvey Curling Club, the Royal Canadian Legion, McAdam Branch and Cherry Mountain Masonic Lodge.

Tommy married Aldana Dawn Swan and they had four children, and lived most of their 60 years of marriage in Harvey Station. He is survived by his daughters Ella Mae Burnett (Robert), Nancy Sutherland and Shirlu Kelly (Andrew); a son Robert Swan; his grandchildren John (Sarah), Justin, Jodi (CJ), Meagan (Wayne), Amanda (Shanel), Alissa (Kyle), Andrea (Nathan) and Alynn; several great grandchildren; his siblings Joan McLeod, Brian Swan (Sheila) and Lawrence Swan (Jeannie); his sisters-in-law Ann Swan, Beryl Johnston, (Wayne), Charlotte Corey, Betty Piercy and Barb Swan; brother-in-law LeRoy Swan (Shirley); several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; his step-mother Ida Swan; his wife, Aldana Swan; a great grandson Hudson; a brother Floyd Swan; brothers-in-law Dell Johnston, Gerald Piercy and Russell Swan.

A funeral service was held at Acton Presbyterian Church, Acton, NB on Sunday, June 4, 2023 with Rev. Anne Boudreau officiating. The poem 'I Only Wanted You' written by Vicky Holder was shared by Shirlu Kelly. Words of Remembrance were delivered by Tommy's brother Brian Swan. Interment took place at Acton Cemetery.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Tommy, the family has suggested the Royal Canadian Legion, McAdam Branch, Harvey Curling Club or the Canadian Cancer Society

Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic, NB.
www.flewellingswan.com