Glenn Robert Swalm

Eagle Bridge, NY – Glenn Robert Swalm, 64, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Eve Kennedy.
Born August 12, 1949, in Plainfield, NJ, he was the son of Robert and Thelma (Westberg) Swalm. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Central Missouri State University. After an initial career in the steel industry, he was Environmental Health and Safety Manager for General Electric in the Schenectady, NY, and Fort Edward, NY, plants.
Incredibly diverse, Glenn had a multitude of talents and interests. Upon retirement he became a docent/guide at The Bennington Museum and delighted in teaching children about local Vermont history. He also worked part time at the Saratoga (NY) National Battlefield as a Volunteer Park Ranger. He was a member of the Town of Hoosick (NY) Lions Club, having served as Secretary and participating in food delivery services. In addition, Glenn also mentored at-risk children.
He had a vast range of knowledge in a staggering amount of topics and fields. Glenn was meticulous in all things – be it his scientific research, a summer sailing trip, a hilarious gag or even the small private idiosyncrasies of his life. An avid catamaran sailor, Glenn introduced the love of it to his children in their early lives. He was a devoted fly fisherman and built individual rods for family and friends. Glenn was a lover of model trains, and he was especially fond of the culinary arts, with his own vast and constantly growing collection of recipes that he would happily prepare for others or pass on to anyone interested.
Besides his wife Eve, he is survived by his children, Adriane Swalm Durey and husband Lincoln of Atlanta, GA, and Guy Swalm of New Orleans, LA, and two step-daughters, Vanessa Rosenberg with James Thompson of Bennington, VT, and Maria Perillo and husband Jason of Saratoga, NY. He also leaves behind his sister, Maryellen Lemons and husband Phil of Waynesboro, VA, as well as five grandsons.
A Memorial Celebration of Glenn’s life is being planned for a future date. Donations in Glenn’s memory may be made to the Bennington Museum Education Fund, c/o Deana Mallory, 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT, 05201.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY. Please visit www.ackleyrossfuneralhome.com to share a memory of Glenn or send a condolence.