Frederick Robbins Swan ’33

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Fred Swan died Nov. 18, 1999 on board the Sea Cloud as he sailed the Caribbean. He was 86.

Fred was born in Hartford and lived most of his life in North Canton, Conn. He was a graduate of the Kingswood School of West Hartford. Fred was employed as a claims adjuster for Aetna Life Insurance Co. for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1971. He was a member of many land and water conservation organizations. For 55 years he was a member of the North Canton Community Methodist Church, where he served as treas. and trustee, and sang in the choir. He was past pres. of the North Canton Ski Club. Fred is survived by his son, Frederick R. Jr., daughters Pamela Curtin and Maris Humphreys, and six grandchildren.

To his surviving family, the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1933

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