Allan H. Swanson

Allan H. Swanson, 84, of Candia, NH, passed away peacefully on Dec 19, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. He was born in 1939 in Manchester, NH. Allan is survived by his wife Jean (Kerbel) Swanson as well as his former spouse Pam (Weickmann), their daughter Kim and spouse Sam, son Kevin and spouse Autumn, 3 grandchildren: Emily, Olivia, Gabby, niece and great nieces, nephews, many great nephews, and sister Joann Halloran.

Allan graduated from Towle High School in Newport, NH, attended Kimball Union Academy, UNH and at Wentworth Institute he earned a degree in Architectural Technology. After graduation from Wentworth, Allan served five years in the Army National Guard 1961-1966.

Allan loved the outdoors and found solace in nature. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and flying his Cessna as well as spending time with his two Brittany dogs. His knowledge of Parker Shotguns was shared with many and he enjoyed his time shooting, collecting and serving in several Board positions for the Parker Gun Collectors Association and the Parker Gun Foundation. His thirty years as Treasurer will remain indispensable to the growth of the organization.

Allan was most proud of his surveying and engineering business in Nashua, NH and its continued success. He was an active member of the community and served on many boards in Nashua such as the Nashua Country Club, bank and hospital boards as well as Pennichuck Water Works.

After divorce in the early 90’s Allan moved to Weathersfield, VT where he met Jean and they built a beautiful home. Allan enjoyed many years as a member of the private Blue Mountain Forest Association (Corbin Park) where he reveled in hunting, fostering friendships and entertaining many of their friends. Allan & Jean enjoyed canoeing, fishing and their lake home in northern Maine as well as travel.

Allan was a mentor and an inspiration to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. There will be a memorial celebration of his life in the Spring, date to be posted on Phaneuf website. To view Allan’s online tribute, or leave condolences for the family, visit https://obits.phaneuf.net/allan-swanson and please sign the guest book.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156 or the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust, 2 Grove Road, Forest City ME 04413.