John M. Swan of Oak Bluffs died on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. His graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 9, at 11 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Bluffs with full military honors offered by the Veterans of Martha’s Vineyard.

Donations in John’s memory may be made to Hospice of Martha’s Vineyard, P.O. Box 2549, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 or Martha’s Vineyard Cancer Support Group, P.O. Box 2214, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Arrangements are under the care of Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home.