Joan M. Swan
Formerly of Beacon Falls
INMAN, S.C. — Joan Marilyn Swan, age 81, of Inman, S.C., formerly of Beacon Falls, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at the Camp Care of Inman, S.C.
Joan was born in Waterbury on Oct. 11, 1931, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Lillian Agnes (Johnson) Swan. She had been a resident of South Carolina for many years and was a former communicant of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Beacon Falls. Joan loved animals and enjoyed painting and writing.
Joan is survived locally by a sister, Sandra A. Swan of Beacon Falls, a sister-in-law, Sandra L. Swan of Beacon Falls, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Kevin Swan, and a sister, Karen Swan.
A memorial Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls. Private burial will be in St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck. There are no calling hours. The Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Ave., Naugatuck, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls, CT 06403.