Nancy L. Swanson

South Wellfleet – Nancy L. Swanson died peacefully at the Windsor Nursing Home in South Yarmouth on Sunday, April 27, 2014. Nancy was a psychotherapist at the Bedford VA for over 20 years. During the latter half of her career at the VA she worked in the outpatient Mental Health Clinic. On retirement she served as a psychopharmacologist in her private practice in Wellfleet specializing in addictions.

Nancy graduated from St. Joseph and Boston University with a BS and an MS degree. She also was a Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Swanson and brother, Thomas Lattanzio and two nephews, Thomas and Michael.

On Thursday, May 1st at the Nickerson Funeral Home at 340 Main Street, Wellfleet, visiting hours will be from 10 to 11:30 AM with a brief memorial service at 11 AM. The burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers a donation in Nancy’s memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Many thanks for the superior care for Nancy from the staff at Windsor Skilled Nursing Home. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.