Mary Beth Donegan SUNAPEE — On April 16, 2022, Mary Beth Donegan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Beth was born on July 17, 1966, in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of John and the late Anita Donegan. She grew up in Matawan, New Jersey, graduating from St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel in 1984 and then attending Johnson & Wales University, graduating in 1988. She remained in New England and after a few moves, settled in Sunapee, New Hampshire, where she met her wonderful husband, Steven J. Swenson. Mary Beth had a successful career in sales with clients all over Vermont and New Hampshire. She was also an amazing cook and baker and was famous for her yearly production of blueberry jam and apple liquor. She treasured her role as an aunt and always made time with her nephew and nieces special. Mary Beth is survived by her devoted husband, Steven J. Swenson, of Sunapee, New Hampshire; her loving father, John Donegan; beloved sisters, Kathleen Haakon (Mike), Maggie Spence (Lance) and Kristine O’Hara; adored nephew and nieces, Colin and Lauren Haakon, Kate Lynn and Erin Spence and Meara O’Hara; and cherished stepchild, Lindsay, of New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her stepson. Steven Swenson. Services are being held in New Jersey. Local arrangements are being handled by Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home.
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