GLENN C. SWART
Our hearts are full of loving memories and with pride we speak your name. Though life goes on without you, it will never be the same. Glenn C. Swart, 92, life-long resident of Afton, N.Y. died on Tues. November 18th at the New York State Veterans‘ Home in Oxford, NY. He was born to Reeta (Willsey) and Marion C. Swart on June 21, 1922. Glenn had three brothers Leon who survives him, and Gilbert and Lewis. Glenn graduated from Afton Central School and married Joyce E. Smith who predeceased him in 2010. They had four children Terri Lee (died 4/9/1965), Gilbert Arthur (Christine Campbell) of Endwell, N.Y., Christine of Vestal, N.Y., and David Glenn (died 5/10/1999). They had four grandchildren who adored their Papa: Aaron Weeks, Phoenix, Az.; Mary Ellen (John) King, Warwick, NY Dondee (Josh) Swart Maddox, San Antonio, TX.; Kristin Swart, Rochester, N.Y.; and Kerri Swart, Binghamton, N.Y. They also had six great-grandchildren: Julius, Chandler and Masen Weeks; Gregory & Liliana King; Kailey, Samantha, and BellaDonna Maddox. After graduating from Afton High School and attending Ithaca College, Glenn enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in the Pacific during World War II. He frequently mentioned his great love for his country.
He will forever be remembered and honored by his Afton family as a well-loved and respected businessman and community volunteer. As owner of Swart’s Hardware Store, he was the epitome of the honest and fair businessman. Upon retirement, he became a real estate sales agent. His love for and contributions to the town and people of Afton will be greatly missed. Glenn was actively involved in many community organizations as a member and chief of the Afton Hose Company, the Afton Emergency Squad, Afton Sertoma Club, Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion Post 923 and the VFW. Glenn coached and sponsored the Swart’s Hardware Little League team for many years. He also served as a member of the Fire Board of Commissioners, Town Council, Water Board, and served as Afton Town Supervisor and member of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors for ten years. His benevolent contributions were very important to him and he continued to participate as long as he was able to. Glenn was a true gentleman and a truly gentle man. His greatest gifts to his children were the values, principles, and strong sense of fair play that he instilled in them. Thank you, Dad. You were a man of few words and a man of your word.
Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Afton on Sat. Nov. 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. Rev. Gary Kubitz, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton with military honors. The family will receive friends at the Osterhoudt-Madden Funeral Home 69-71 Maple Street Harpursville on Fri. Nov. 28, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that his memory be honored by making donations to the Afton organization of choice. Please consider the Afton Youth Sports Organization as well as the Afton Hose Company, Emergency Squad, Sertoma Club, American Legion, and VFW. On-line condolences may be made at: www.omaddenfh.com.