Beloved Australian community radio presenter Mona Swinton dies at 102 READ MORE: Iconic Blue Heelers star dead at 92 following a short illness By Jimmy Briggs For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:42, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 06:42, 19 August 2024 e-mail View comments Veteran community radio presenter Mona Swinton died on August 10 aged 102, from natural causes. Swinton began her career in radio at the age of 57 in 1979 and worked continuously until her retirement in 2020 at age 98. She was born in Ontario, Canada in 1922 and after marrying her Aussie beau Alexander moved to Warrnambool in regional Victoria in the late 1970s.
The upbeat personality began her long career on community station 3WAY FM in 1984, when it was known as CREW FM. 3WAY FM is based in Warrnambool. Swinton served as longtime presenter of easy listening weekday programs Stardust and Afternoon Delight.
Mona's cheerful and energetic demeanour helped make her a local celebrity in her regional community. Her never-ending passion for her role saw her become one of the country's oldest presenters before her retirement in 2020. 3Way FM paid tribute to Swinton in a statement: 'Mona leaves a long and rich legacy in the station's history, along with many deep and meaningful friendships with all of our crew.
Veteran community radio presenter Mona Swinton (pictured) died on August 10 aged 102, from natural causes Swinton began her career in community radio at the age of 57 in 1979 and worked continuously until her belated retirement in 2020 at age 9 Read More Renowned Australian opera singer Steve Davislim dies aged 57 after 'prolonged illness' 'Rest well Dear Mona and thank you for being a valued contributor and friend both on air and off air to all staff and our listeners. 'She certainly did live a full life – and we at 3WAY FM are in her debt as one of our founding members, long-standing presenter and so much more.' A memorial service was held for her on Monday at 10:30am in her home town.
Mona outlived both her husband Alex and her son Mark. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Gwen and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The upbeat personality began her long career on community station 3WAY FM in 1984, when it was known as CREW FM.
She long presented the easy listening weekday programs Stardust and Afternoon Delight with her trademark enthusiasm and commitment Radio Canada Obituaries Victoria (Australia) Share or comment on this article: Beloved Australian community radio presenter Mona Swinton dies at 102 e-mail Add comment.
