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Swansea Police Remember Longtime Administrative Assistant
The Swansea Police Department announced the passing of Melissa A. Reis after a long illness on Tuesday.
SWANSEA, MA — The Swansea Police Department is mourning the loss of a longtime administrative assistant after announced the passing of Melissa A. Reis on Tuesday. Swansea police said Reis died Monday after a lengthy illness.
Reis worked in the department for 25 years and "was someone who was a friend to all."
"She was a friend to all," Swansea police posted on the department's Facebook page.
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In the first 16 hours since the post it generated 100 comments filled with loving memories of Reis and condolences to her family.
Visitation will be at the Waring-Sullivan Funeral home in Swansea on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Friday.
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The link to the memory page can be found here.
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