Marie E. Swenson
November 28, 1947 ~ March 18, 2021
AMESBURY- Marie E. (Blanchette) Swenson, 73, passed away on March 18, 2021 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of the late Everett H. Swenson with whom she shared 25 years of marriage.
Born in Salem on November 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Rita (Gagne) Blanchette. She was raised in Danvers. Marie graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Salem and went on to attend Marian Court College. She had been employed as a human resource representative for Sylvania in Danvers for over forty years. She had been a member of Sylvania’s Quarter Century Club. Marie loved to travel especially to Aruba and Las Vegas.
She is survived by six siblings, Jeanne Sulesky of Rochester, NH, Philip Blanchette and his wife, Lesley of Maine (formerly of Wenham), Paul Blanchette and his wife, Robin of Kittery, ME, Donald Blanchette and his wife, Mary of Groveland, Michael Blanchette and his wife, June of Danvers and Thomas Blanchette and his wife, Kelly of Boxford, her brother and sister -in-law, Donald and Charlene Swenson of NH. She was the adored aunt to over thirty nieces and nephews.
Her visitation will be held from 4-8PM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors. Attendees are kindly asked to wear facial coverings and practice social distancing. All other services are private. A celebration of her life will be announced this summer. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Marie’s name to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
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My sister Marie and I were often referred to as Irish twins as we were only 11 months apart, I couldn’t have asked for a better sister and friend. We were both part of the Danvers Blue Angels and enjoyed many other fun things together. She became our fearless leader when our parents died. Saying that she will be truly missed is an
understatement. Rest in peace my dear Marie. Love you. Jeanne
Jeannie, I’m soooo sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and all your brothers. From your cousin and another Marie from “the neighborhood.” Marie Cote (Cecile & Sonny’s daughter)
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Beautiful kind lady, RI P Marie, pleasure to work with you. Eva Soucy
To Marie Swensons family
It is with great sadness that I have news of Marie’s passing. May all of the wonderful memories that I know that you have of precious times that you shared with each other, help bring you peace with her passing.
My name is Janet Welch . I first met Marie at ceramics in Amesbury. Such fond memories I have of her. If Marie was there, one just new that it was going to be an awesome time
In 1999 Marie came back into our lives. We moved to Lonvale gardens and our neighbor was Don and Charlene. Well you can only imagine my surprise to hear Marie laughing outside my door. There was no question in my mind as to whom was out there. Her laughter is one that you always remember. I have such fond memories of her and I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
RIP, Marie. There are slot machines in heaven my friend, I will look for you.
Love Janet
Mike, June and family,
We are so so sorry for your loss, I know how hard this must be on all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Laureen Brickley and Jack Pydynkowski
I am so saddened to learn of Marie’s passing. Marie was a kind, sincere person, & put a smile on everyone’s face she met. Dennis & I enjoyed all our times together with Marie & the Blanchette family. The Blanchette family welcomed all friends, especially Rita & Phil the heart of the family. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time…Karen L’Italien
Marie had such a big heart and a great laugh. We are so lucky to have her her and her fabulous family as our adopted cousins and she will be so missed. So many fond memories even though I have not seen her for years. I imagine her enjoying a welcome cocktail in heaven with her parents and husband….stirred with a pinkie finger to add the love. Thinking of all of the Blanchette family. Rest in peace Marie.
Sending our sympathy and love to each of you. Family meant so much to Marie and she loved talking about you. Marie was family to us and we will miss her so much. She was so loving and caring and we had so many fun times with her. The Hood will not be the same without her. We find comfort knowing she is with her Everett again. Rest in peace Marie, we love you.
Cheryl, Dave, Jess, Anthony and Logan
To Family and Friends of Marie,
We were so saddened to learn of Marie’s passing. We were neighbors and friends for 17 years until moving to North Carolina and enjoyed her Christmas cards and notes each year. She was a wonderful friend and will be missed.
Joyce & Ken Groves