Roy Swan (29 Aug 1936 - 23 Feb 2023)

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Location
Basildon Crematorium Church Road Basildon SS13 2HG
Date
27th Mar 2023
Time
3pm
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In loving memory of Roy Swan who sadly passed away on 23rd February 2023
Roy was born to Rose and Jim Swan in August, 1936 in Bow, London, the younger brother of Ken and elder brother of Doreen and Toni. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 65 years Pam, their two daughters Cheryl and Julie, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren including a step great grandson. Utterly devoted to each other and their family, Pam and Roy became known as The Darlings, as that was the only term they used for each other. Their happiest times were spent socialising with a large network of family and friends and watching their grandchildren and great grandchildren in their various activities.

In addition to his family, Roy's other passion was sports and during his National Service in Hong Kong he represented the Army in football and athletics winning many cups and medals. In his youth he played football for West Ham, Dagenham and latterly Southend United who he toured Europe with before his professional career was cut short by a stomach operation in his early 20's. All of his sporting life he either played football or refereed, becoming a much loved and highly respected figure in the local football community.

He touched so many lives in such a wonderful way. Always happy and making jokes he was a constant joy to be around and that is how we will remember him. Roy was a wonderfully colourful character both in his sense of fun and his dress sense and was known for his trademark colourful jumpers, beautifully, colour co-ordinated outfits and loud socks. Therefore, the family kindly request that we celebrate this diamond of a man by wearing his favourite bright colours to the funeral.

Please do notify of us if you intend attending the funeral so we can arrange catering. There will also be a live feed and recording if you are unable to be with us in person :-

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We would appreciate family flowers only please but it would be wonderful if donations could be made on Roys behalf to a couple of local charities which were very close to his heart. The Aaron Lewis Foundation and Gold Geese.

Gary and Lesley Bray donated £30 in memory of Roy
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Toni Garcia donated £20 in memory of Roy
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Julie Walsh wrote

Dad was the most wonderful soul, always happy, he never had a bad word to say about anyone nor they him. He was loved by everyone he came into contact with and he spread joy wherever he went. He made the world a better place on a daily basis, one person at a time. I will always strive to ‘be more Roy’ in his memory. We were so blessed to have him in our lives and we cherish every memory.

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Sally Pugh donated in memory of Roy

In memory of a lovely man. Fraser’s and co

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Lisa Offord donated £30 in memory of Roy

Thank you Roy and Pam for showing so much kindness to my mum. With love from Lisa.

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Kaylee Dodd donated £10 in memory of Roy

Roy truly was a remarkable person. He lit up every room he walked into and was so so loved. I feel so lucky and grateful to have had him as my great uncle. So many wonderful memories that we will all cherish forever. RIP, you are going to be missed so much Uncle Roy 🤍✨ Xxxx

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Toni Garcia wrote

My Darling Brother Roy - he filled our lives with kindness, love & laughter. Always willing to lend a helping hand, his warmth & sense of fun was felt by everyone he met. A truly lovely man & a wonderful Brother, loved & so sorely missed but forever in our hearts & memories. xxxxx

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Doreen Dodd donated £20 in memory of Roy

Brother Roy, dearly loved and so missed. We have wonderful memories and photos and you will loved and remembered for ever.

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Neale and Corinne Fraser donated £30 in memory of Roy

In memory of Roy. A lovely person always.

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Neale and Corinne Fraser donated £30 in memory of Roy

In memory of a lovely, lovely man.

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Jenny Cast donated £10 in memory of Roy

Lovely memories RIP Roy 💙😇

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Trevor Dodd donated £30 in memory of Roy

Hero's come in all shapes and sizes. Mine came in the form of my uncle Roy. Most people are lucky if they have one constant male influence in their life. I was lucky to have two. Forever in my heart. 💕💕

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Nicola Jones donated £20 in memory of Roy

A true gentleman ❤️❤️

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huw williams donated in memory of Roy

In memory of a wonderful man

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Freda Ralling donated £50 in memory of Roy

Fondest memories X Love Freda

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Pamela Swan wrote

Roy was everything I could have wished for in a husband. Kind, considerate, thoughtful, placid and reliable. There are so many words I could use to describe him but relations, friends and people he met will all have seen for themselves what a very special man he was. Such a loving husband and father . I have been truly blessed to have been married to him for so many years. Rest in peace my darling..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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