Trygve Swift

He was a man, larger than life with a big smile; who loved and cherished his family. He guided them to be empowered and embrace life; unafraid.

Tryg was a graduate of The Albany Academy, Hartwick College and received a Masters Degree from Harvard in biology. He worked as an environmental analyst for the MA DOT. Tryg was an avid photographer, with a passion for travel, the outdoors, bird watching, teaching environmental education to children and coaching in the Marshfield Youth Soccer League.

He is survived by his wife Laurene, his children Alexandra, 15 and Andrew, 12. Son of the late Dr. Andrew H.P. Swift and late Marit B. Swift. Brother of Andrew and his wife Linda of TX, Staale and his wife Lynn of NC, and J. Erik of NY, Sally Joyce and her husband Daniel of GA. Also survived by many relatives, friends and a community that loved and embraced him.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wed, Dec. 14th from 4PM to 7PM at the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd, Scituate.

Funeral services will be private at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Swift Children Educational Fund, c/o Scituate Federal Savings Bank, 72 Front St., Scituate, MA 02066.