MILLARD ALLEN "BOBO" SWIFT ; 88, of Stone Drive, Stark and formerly of Groveton, died peacefully on June 30, 2016 at Maine Medical in Portland, ME after a brief illness with his loving family by his side.

"BoBo" was one of eleven children born to Perley and Mary (McMann) Swift; he was born in Groveton, NH on October 16, 1927. He was a graduate of Groveton High School, Graduating on June 13, 1945.

He was a WWII veteran of the US Navy serving from July 17, 1945 until Sept. 23, 1948 on the USS Orleck.

Before retiring BoBo worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service; he worked as a bartender at both the American Legion and Moose Club in Groveton; and he and his wife "Gerry" owned and operated the BoBo and Gerry's Country Store in Stark for 10 years.

BoBo was a New York Yankees Fan and watched baseball games every day along with FOX News. He enjoyed playing cards especially poker and pitch. He was always good with numbers and loved to read.

He was a 60 year member of the North Star Lodge; Past Master of the Guilky Lodge F & AM 101 of Groveton and a 32nd degree in the Scottish Rite.  He was a life member of the Moose Club; VFW and American Legion all of Groveton.

BoBo is survived by his two children, Michael Swift of Groveton and Lori Hibbard and husband Maurice of Stark; two grandsons Kienan Hibbard and wife Mary of Sanbornton, NH and Nolan Hibbard and wife Amanda of Groveton; two great grandchildren Cyrus Allen Hibbard and Kinley Lynn Hibbard; one brother Kenneth Swift of Keene, NH; four foster children; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents; wife Geraldine "Gerry" (Johnson) Swift; four sisters and five brothers.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 5-8 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Danyelle Rodrigues of the Groveton United Methodist Church officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will be Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Center Stratford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association; Founders Affiliate; PO Box 417005; Boston, MA 02241-7005.