In Loving Memory
Dr. Roy A. Swenson
3/15/1926 - 4/26/2010





WHITEFIELD – Dr. Roy A. Swenson, 84, died Monday morning, April 26, 2010, at his home.



Dr. Swenson was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 15, 1926, the son of Carl Ellis and Elsa (Sjőgren) Swenson.



He was raised in Bergenfield, NJ, and graduated high school there in 1943. He was also a 1946 graduate of Dartmouth College and a 1950 graduate of NYU Dental. From 1953-2000 he operated his own dental practice in Bergenfield, NJ. After retirement he moved to Whitefield.



During his retirement years in Whitefield he served on the Board of Directors at Morrison Nursing Home and was a member of the American Legion. During the Korean Conflict he served in the US Navy.



Caring for other people brought him the greatest enjoyment in life.



Family members include his wife Susemarie (Schwarzmann) Swenson of Whitefield; four daughters, Karen Brendel of Traverse City, MI, Dale Rajala and husband Paul of Traverse City, MI, Kim Swenson of Houston, TX, Katrin S. Swenson of Whitefield; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; a brother Ralph Swenson and wife Mary of Accord, NY; a sister Maya Dawson of Los Angeles, CA; 1 nephew and 2 nieces.



At Roy’s request there are no services.



Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to the Common Ground, PO Box 299, Whitefield, NH 03598.

Online Condolences
From: Aurore M. Hood   Lancaster
Relationship:  Friend of the family

My husband Paul joins me in offering Susemarie and the family our sincere condolences in the loss of Dr. Roy Swenson. He was indeed a kind and generous man, and will be missed by many.
Sent:  4/27/2010
From: Mike Mahfouz   Paramus
Relationship:  Friend

Susemarie Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. The Mahfouz Family PS- Alison mentions her early moring visits when ever we drive through Bergenfield.
Sent:  4/28/2010
From: Brian DeGroff   New Milford
Relationship:  Patient

DR. Swenson was there for me as a young boy when I cracked my front teeth. I went to him for many years thereafter. He was a very caring individual.
Sent:  4/28/2010
From: Diana (Scheele) Firenze   Northvale
Relationship:  friend

Susemarie: I was so sad to read the Record today and see that Dr. Swenson has passed away. Roy was a very sweet man. I think of you often (especially when passing through Bergenfield) and strangely Roy had been in my thoughts just recently. Scott & I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and send our deepest sympathies and much love.
Sent:  4/28/2010
From: Carol and Tom Cooke   Bergenfield
Relationship:  Patients

Susemarie, We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Swenson. He was our family dentist for many years.
Sent:  4/28/2010
From: Donna A.   Bergenfield
Relationship:  Former Patient

Fond regards and special thoughts and prayers to Susie and all the family!
Sent:  4/28/2010
From: Dale Rajala   Traverse City
Relationship:  daughter

I will deeply miss the intelligent conversations I had with my dad, his optimism, his level headed advice, and his compassion for my daughter, Linnea. My son, Sven, loved his sense of adventure living up in the mountains and the peaceful setting. My husband, Paul, considered him to be a true, loving father. My sister, Karen, who now lives near me, truly misses the time he spent with her, along with his incredible patience for those in need. Mu dad was one who asked for very little and believed one's happiness was based on how you chose to interpret the world around you. Susi and Katrin, you are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Sent:  4/29/2010
From: James & Mary Rajala   Covington
Relationship:  Sister-In-Law to Dale

Dale & entire Swenson family... You should know, wherever you may go, whatever you may do, your father will never be far away! Like a bird singing in this mornings rain, let grateful memories help all of you survive in this time of sorrow. All our love & prayers. Jim, Mary & family
Sent:  4/30/2010
From: Roxie Severance   Whitefield
Relationship:  Friend

Dr. Swenson made a difference during his time serving on the Morrison Board. He was a great support to me personally, but more importantly he supported the mission of the organization. Roy helped with marketing The Morrison which helped to ensure the viability of our capital campaign. Roy will be missed. Susiemarie, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help you through this difficult time. Roxie
Sent:  5/2/2010
From: Lori, Ken, Samantha, & Alex   Franklin Lakes
Relationship:  Friends of the Family

Susi, words cannot possibly express how deeply sorry we are to hear about Roy. He was a special man and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be sorely missed. We wish you and Katrin the strength you need. We love you.
Sent:  5/5/2010
From: Tanya Tellman   Bethlehem
Relationship:  Friend

Dear Susi, My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. I feel very grateful that I got to know both you and Roy while he and I served together on the Board of the Morrison. He did not speak up that often, but we all learned that when he did give an opinion it was well worth our time to listen. He was a valued friend and I will miss him. My very best to you and all his family. Tanya Tellman
Sent:  5/9/2010
From: Agnes Christen   Washington Township
Relationship:  Former Patient

Dear Suzie and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss he was my favorite dentist and I always missed him. With Sympathy,
Sent:  5/11/2010
From: Jorge E. Florez & Carmelita   Saint Augustine
Relationship:  Relatives

Susie, Katrin and Family. Sorry to hear of your loss of Dr. Swenson. Ours heart are with you on this difficult momemts.God will be give you patience,serenity and strenghten...God blessing you and your family....
Sent:  5/11/2010
From: L.David MD, C.David and Michael Ganescu   Forest Hills
Relationship:  Friends

Dear Suzie and Katrin, Roy was a very special person, extremely kind,very understanding, very optimistic and always glad to share the enormous amount of medical knowledge he had, as well as his knowledge in many other aspects of life. We will miss him a lot. We wish you strength to be able to survive this extremely hard times. Our condolences go to his entire family. Love you, Lumi, Costi and Michael.
Sent:  5/11/2010

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