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Detra E. Swift

March 25, 1945 October 5, 2024
Detra E. Swift
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Obituary for Detra E. Swift

Detra E. (Pokzyrwa) Swift, 79, of Ludlow, died peacefully at home on October 5, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Casper Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Pokzyrwa and Dorothy (Owens) Dorsett - Vinson. Detra was the owner of Detra's Lady's Fingers Nail Salon in Northampton, MA and her passions included gardening, ice skating, and bike riding, but her favorite was the ocean and boating. Detra was the beloved wife of 60 years to William J. Swift Jr.; mother to Wendy D. Queiros and husband Nathan Queiros, of Belchertown, and William Swift and wife Shannon Shatos, of Monson; grandmother to Kiley and Rylan Queiros of Belchertown; a dear sister to Joseph Vinson and wife Cheryl Vinson of Troy N.Y. and the late Linda Vinson and Frederick Pokryzwa; and also leaves many loving extended family members and dear friends. Funeral services for Detra will be held privately by her family at MA Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Detra’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Final Resting Place

1390 Main Street
Agawam, Ma 01001

1390 Main Street Agawam 01001 Ma
United States
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