Myron Shepard Stone

SWAMPSCOTT, MA --- Myron Stone, 97, of Swampscott, passed away unexpectedly in his home of 66 years, in the community that he loved. Myron was a Patriot, devoted to Country, Community and Family. A member of the greatest generation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from High School and served honorably in WWII. Myron was pre-deceased by his spouse, Rosalind Stone. Devoted father of Jacob and Linda Stone of Sarasota, FL, Samuel and Donna Stone of Swampscott and Michael and Rosalie Stone of Swampscott. Myron grew up in Swampscott, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Cohen) Stone. He was the loving brother of Robert Stone of St. Louis and his sister, the late Esther Adelson.

In a cruel twist of fate, both of his parents passed while he was away serving his country. Myron came home and took over the responsibility of the family shoe store in Lynn. Shortly thereafter he met a lovely woman from Little Rock, Arkansas and married Rosalind in 1948. Together they raised three sons that blessed them with 7 grand-children and 10 great-grandchildren.

In the 60’s, as downtowns gave way to suburban malls, Myron closed the store and went to work as a salesman in the shoe industry, selling everything from molds to leather. He loved this part of his life, and took tremendous pride in his ability to serve his customers with honesty and integrity. He particularly treasured his time with Jones and Vining, a company led by Robert Iredale. In typical Myron fashion, he and Bob evolved from colleagues to cherished friends, a friendship that extended beyond the workplace and lasted the rest of their lives.

Myron’s anchor throughout his life was his beloved Swampscott. He lived in the town for more than 90 years, and contributed in many ways, both known and unknown. A member of the Swampscott Boosters back in the 50’s and 60’s, town-meeting member and closely involved with the Veteran’s Committee, he was woven into the fabric of the community. Active to the very end, he attended the Swampscott-Marblehead old-timers dinner the night before he passed. He loved the event, he helped organize it for many years from the Swampscott side, and fortuitously he spent his last evening laughing and enjoying the grand stories that were surely told.

Our family will forever remember him as the family patriarch, fully involved in the happiness of 3 sons, 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dad and Papa was simply somebody you could depend on.

He was adored and will be profoundly missed by his seven grandchildren – Sara Farbman (Richard) of Brooklyn, Aaron Stone of Somerville, Jill Skalniak of Woburn, Jennilee Stone of Winchester, Bill (Wendy) of Doylestown, PA, Alex (Heather) of Danvers and Harry (Bridget) of Salem. He cherished the time he had with his ten great-grandchildren, Malin, Micah, Nava, Jelani, Robert, Raegan, Sadie, AJ, Emerson and Tyler. He will be genuinely missed by a large extended family of nieces, nephews and their families.

A memorial service for Myron will be held on Tuesday November 29th at 10:00 AM at Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945. Burial in Swampscott Cemetery will follow immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Myron’s memory to Swampscott Gridiron Club, P.O. Box 63, Swampscott, MA 01907 or to Swampscott Senior Center, 200R Essex Street, Swampscott, MA 01907.