Margaret Swistak

Margaret (Lawton) Swistak, 76, of Pleasant Street, Attleboro formerly of Longview Drive, North Attleboro, died on Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Golden Living Center Garden Place in Attleboro where she had been a resident since December 2007. She was the beloved wife of the late Damon J. Swistak to whom she was married on June 26, 1954 and entered into eternal rest on December 14, 2007. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on October 19, 1935, she was a daughter of the late John Charles and Sarah Alice (Bruffill) Lawton. Raised and educated in the City of Attleboro, Mrs. Swistak was a member of the graduating Class of 1954 at Attleboro High School. She was employed as a sales representative for the V.H. Blackinton Company in Attleboro Falls for 30 years prior to her retirement in September 1999. Mrs. Swistak was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Angle Stone Chapter #118, North Attleboro having served as Worthy Matron. She enjoyed watching and playing golf. She leaves a son: Joseph J. Swistak of Brockton; three beloved and admired grandchildren: Sarah N. Achin of North Attleboro; Donald H. Achin III of North Attleboro and Dillon E. Achin of North Attleboro and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Swistak was the mother of the late Karen Jean (Swistak) Achin who died on June 26, 1994. She was the sister of the late Earl R. Lawton, John C. Lawton and Albert Lawton. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 5:00 7:00 PM in the Commonwealth Chapel of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. At Mrs. Swistaks request, there will be no ritual services conducted by the Order of the Eastern Star Angle Stone Chapter #118 during visitation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the Funeral Service at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the Commonwealth Chapel of the DYER-LAKE FUNERAL HOME, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Carole L. Baker, Pastor of the Central Congregational Church, Attleboro Falls, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro. Childrens room available during visitation and funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mrs. Swistaks name may be made to AseraCare Hospice, 40 Washington Street Suite 100, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online register book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.