Barbara A. Swain

Brunswick- Barbara A. Swain, 87, passed away on October 17, 2024 at home.

    She was born in Bath on September 15, 1937, a daughter of Ralph K. and Thelma M. (Arsenault) King Sr.  Barbara attended Bath schools and was employed as a CNA at Bath Memorial Hospital.  She was employed at Congress Sportswear, New England Telephone Co. in Bath and was manager of Swain’s Market for many years.  On August 12, 1967 she married Chet Swain Jr. 

     She was Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary and Past President of The West Bath Fire Department Auxiliary. 

     She enjoyed bowling, playing cards, Texas Hold-Um, bingo and especially spending time with family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

     She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Ralph King Jr.

     Barbara is survived by her husband, Chet Swain Jr. of Brunswick, four sons, Blaine Wallace and his companion Dawn Burton of Bath, Mike Wallace Sr. and his wife Cheryl of Caribou, Ronnie Wallace and his companion Mary of Edgecomb, Chris Wallace and his wife Debbie of Bath, 11 grandchildren, Blaine Wallace, Kevin Wallace, Mike Wallace Jr., Katelyn Wallace, Corey Wallace, Cara Rogers, Drew Wallace, Dana Wallace, Kelli Rogers, Craig Wallace and Jaime Wallace, 24 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

     Visiting hours will be from 1 PM to 3 PM with a service at 2 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath.  A gathering will follow at the West Bath Fire Station. 192 State Road, West Bath. Memorial contributions may be made to Morse High School Scholarship Fund, 826 Shipbuilder Drive Bath, 04530. Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com.