Willaim Robert Swain, 74, of Clarkdale,Arizona passed away on Saturday, August 16th. He was born in Belle Plain, Iowa on November 12, 1928. Previously a resident of Florida, Mr. Swain worked as a transmission technician, and he was an avid sailor. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Huguette (Ann) of Clarkdale, two daughters: Mary Lee Griffiths of Shawnee, Kansas; Kimberly Nobile (Vincent) of Elmhurst, Illinois; two sons:Randall Swain (Janet) of Villapark, Illinois; Sean Swain (Renee) of River Grove, Illinois and three grandchildren: Kelly Smith, Katey Swain, and Meredith Griffiths. Westcott Funeral Home assisted the Swain Family with private arrangements. Memorial donations may be sent to Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Ln, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 or to the Clarkdale-Jerome Lions Club P.O. Box 190 , Cornville, Az 86325.