The Swanton Family Educational Trust
In the past several days many of you have reached out to each of us with great concern for the children of John Swanton, following his unexpected death early Monday morning. Countless others have reached out to John’s extended family as well, seeking ways to best support his children.
John Swanton was a single father raising three terrific kids. The beloved dad of Ash, Alli and Samantha, John wore every hat and more to provide his children with a secure, happy family life that made the Swanton team of four extraordinary. John was the best friend, educator, coach, shopper, lunch maker, driver and sounding board to Ash, Alli and Samantha. John was equally the most loving and generous partner to Jen, son, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor. He was also a highly respected and talented foreman of huge construction jobs throughout Boston and beyond. The work/life balance that John kept would exhaust us all just to think about, but John did it with humility, generosity and grace.
John raised his kids in Framingham but maintained strong ties to his childhood friends and extended family in nearby Waltham. His family tells us how proud he was to see Ash graduate Keefe Technical High School in 2020, and just this month celebrated Alli’s graduation from Framingham High School and commitment to UMASS Amherst, Class of 2025. He also got the biggest kick out of watching Samantha and her girlfriends dominate the local Flag Football League while maintaining top grades at Framingham High as she completes her sophomore year this month.
John felt strongly about his children having educational opportunities beyond high school. He was strict about grades for a reason. He knew the potential his children have and he so beautifully laid the groundwork for Ash, Alli and Samantha to lead happy, successful lives – legacies of a life well-lived by their dad, John Swanton.
Kindly consider joining us in honoring John’s legacy on this page, as well as sharing this post to reach the friends, family and strangers we know will want to participate in educational support. Thank you for your kindness toward and concern for the Swanton family.
