QUEENSBURY – Bernard F. Swinton, 67, of Queensbury passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Glens Falls Hospital after a short illness.
Born on June 22, 1951 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Wyman and Margaret (Filson) Swinton.
He worked for many years at Six Flags doing various jobs. Bernie loved this job – it gave him the opportunity to meet with people he hadn’t seen in years.
He was a member of Memory on Wheels and Ace Car Club in Glens Falls. He was also a longstanding member of AA.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Wallace Swinton, Richard Swinton and Harold Swinton.
Survivors include his longtime friends, Debbie Pecue and her husband Roy, Geraldine Eggleston, his brothers, Wyman “Bomber” Swinton, Lee Swinton and his wife Susan, Donald A. Swinton and his wife Nancy, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and his beloved dogs, Elvis and Scooby Doo.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A graveside service will be held later in the spring at Southside Cemetery in the town of Moreau.
Memorial donations may be made to any animal focused charity of one’s choice.
Rest In Peace Bernie. My thoughts and prayers to Bernie’s family, friends and his beloved dogs.
Kimberly Heider
Rest easy…. you will surely be missed.
Love Barb Sweet and girls
I love you Uncle Bernie and thank you for all the years of memories I will always have. You were an amazing friend to us and we will forever be greatful. Take care of my boy up there. Lots of love in my heart for you! U will truly be missed!
Bernie,
I always enjoyed running into you and catting about the old ymca, Boy Scouts especially Camp Wakpominee! They were great times!
My prayer is that you will have Eternal Peace with our Redeamer and The Father and all the Saiints!
Rest in Peace my friend.
John L
Uncle Bern, Thanks for the warm and cheerful greeting very time we met! Hope you have that red Mustang in God’s kingdom! RIP until we meet again. Love, Cindy and Gene!
You will be greatly missed by your Johnny Rockets family, Bernie. May you rest in peace.
My deepest sympathies go out to Bernie’s family, may God give them the comfort and peace that they seek. Remember, a person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and mind.
– Denisse P
Rest In Peace, Bernie.