Joan B. Graffam

MATTAPAN, MASS. — Joan “Jodie” B. Graffam Swasey, a resident of Mattapan, Mass., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in a Boston hospital.

She was the daughter of Barbara and Perry Graffam of Bridgton. She graduated from Bridgton High School, and then attended Stevens College in Missouri.

Jodie was also in the Water Follies from 1952 to 1954, touring the country.

She worked doing transcription for the Boston Homicide Department from 1980 to 2007.

Jodie is survived by her daughter, Sallyanne Swasey of Windham; and eight grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, and her daughter, Kathleen M. Swasey in Oct. 2007.

A Memorial Service will be held in Windham at Sallyanne’s home on Sunday, May 13. For information call Sally at 892-8824, or Cindy at 347-1595.