Vorn "Dizzy" Swain

Newport, NH-Vorn “Dizzy” R. Swain, 78, of Unity Road, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

He was born in Newport on February 16, 1943 the son of Arthur and Ruby (Chamberlain) Swain.

Dizzy graduated from Stevens High School in Claremont and then went to work at the Shoe Shop.  He also was employed at the Gulf Station and the Newport Fire Department before going to Sturm Ruger where he worked for 38 years retiring in 2011. 

There were many relatives in the family and he always included everyone.  Dizzy loved spending time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He liked to keep busy and was an especially good woodworker making furniture and toys for the kids.  Never without a dog, he loved the companionship and time spent with his furry friends.

He is predeceased by children, Roy Swain and April Swain and siblings, Orvis “Sonny” “Wacky” Hamilton and Leland “Buzzy” Swain.  He is survived by his wife of almost 34 years, Barbara (Robinson) Swain of Newport, NH; children, Bruce Swain of Newport, NH, Lydia “Skeeta” Pillsbury (Dwayne) of Newport, NH, Deena Cota (Rick) of Newport, NH, Scott Swain of Claremont, NH, Heather “Zeb” Wadsworth (Corey) of Claremont, NH, Terri Downs of Sunapee, NH, Kandi Downs of Plainfield, NH and Russell Downs, Jr. (Dawn) of Newport, NH; grandchildren: Brittny, Sarra, Clayton, Ashley, Alex, Jessica, Jennifer, Devin, Mike, Brooke, Keith, Alisha, Melissa & Mark; and great-Grandchildren: Declan, Brycen, Corbyn, Malachi, Lenore, Christen, Mike, Karissa, Austin, Kayden, William, Aaraline, Avery & Salem.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH  03748 or to Make a Wish Foundation, 814 Elm Street Suite 300, Manchester, NH  03101.

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