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Charles Arthur Swanson age 87, of Franklinville, NJ passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018. Born in Philadelphia to the late Charles Swanson and Sarah Mae (nee Cluderay), he served in the Navy during the Korean War. Charles was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal with European Clasp, and the Good Conduct Medal. He retired from the Philadelphia Navy Yard where he worked as a Sheet Metal Foreman in Shop 17. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, reading, gardening, crossword puzzles, and Mahjong. Charles was one-of-a-kind, and enjoyed spending time with family and making people laugh. "I Wish you Fair Winds and Following Seas".


He is survived by his wife Sherry L. Swanson (nee Smith), his children, Bruce Swanson of Swedesboro, Heather Vincent (Joe) of West Deptford, Jonathan Swanson (Nancy Nguyen) of Philadelphia, and Karan Swanson of Franklinville, beloved grandchildren, Eric, Dana, Tyler, Lucas, Kayla, Megan, Jaxon, Jillian, Alexander, Cassandra, Sophia, his brother, Wayne Swanson (Judy),his sister-in-law, Lena Swanson, and several beloved nieces and nephews. Charles was predeceased by his cherished brother Ronald Swanson.


Funeral arrangements are private. As an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839 or at www.redcross.org


Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com