Merton F. Swett, 93

FRANKLIN — Merton Frank Swett passed away early Monday morning, July 31, 2017, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton.

Mert was born June 17, 1924, in Franklin, the son of Nelson and Dorothy (Gray) Swett and spent most of his childhood in Hill. With his family, he moved to Franklin when the Army Corps of Engineers relocated most of the town to provide a flood control reservoir.

Mert entered the Army during World War II and was commissioned in the Army Air Force as a flight warrant officer and instructor for the “new” B-29 Superfortresses. His assignment in the military kept him stateside.

After World War II, he married Bertha Aline Pelchat, daughter of George and Anna (Chabot) Pelchat of Laconia. They had five children, Dennis, Dorothy, Eric, Diane, and Donna. Merton’s family lived in Franklin, Gilford, and Framingham, Massachusetts. Mert is also survived by his brother, Lawrence (Larry) Swett of Franklin. Mert’s grandchildren are Jason Swett, Wendy Brulotte, Shea Swett, Benjaman Swett, Derek Salvato, and Ryan Salvato.

He was predeceased by his wife, Bertha; and two children, Dorothy (Dottie) and Eric.

Visiting hours will be Friday, Aug, 4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. A service will be held at 1 p.m., and burial will follow at Franklin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Hampshire Veterans Home Resident Benefit Fund, 139 Winter St., Tilton, NH 03276.

For directions and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com.