Obituary

Matthew Joseph Sweet
January 1, 1953 - May 9, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Matthew Sweet announces his
passing surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with
cancer on Monday May 9, at Dr. Charles L LeGrow Health Centre at the
age of 63 years. Matthew was predeceased by his infant son Martin,
father Kenneth Sweet, step father Clyde Buttery, brother Jack Sweet,
grandparents who raised him Matthew and Blanche Hardy, grandparents
Joseph and Winifred Sweet, father in law Albert Warren, brothers in
law; Enos Skeard, Ronald Maddigan, John Doyle. Leaving to mourn with
a lifetime of precious memories devoted wife Bernice Sweet (nee
Warren) of 42 years. Loving father of Matthew (Terri-Lynn) Sweet,
Susan (Chad) Skinner all of Margaree. Proud poppy of Sarah, Jayden
(Poppy's Jed) and Rian. Matthew will also be sadly missed by his
mother Winifred Buttery Port aux Basques, brother David (Katherine)
Sweet Bishop's Falls NL, sisters; Robin Doyle Port aux Basques, Tammy
(Tom) Chambers Blue Cove NL. Matthew will also be fondly remembered
by his mother in law Caroline Warren Margaree, sisters in law; Bessie
(Garland) Walters Fox Roost, Kathelene Skeard Port aux Basques,
Mildred Maddigan Corner Brook, brother in law David (Roberta) Warren
Fox Roost and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many special
friends. Matthew had a long, rewarding career with Marine Atlantic
and retired after 37 years of service. He loved life on the water and
this was evident in the fishing and his boat that he enjoyed so much
in his spare time. His love and devotion to his family was his
greatest passion and he always made sure that they were looked after
and happy. Visitation took place on Tuesday from 7-9 pm and
continuing on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at St. Augustine’s
Anglican Church in Margaree, from where the funeral service took
place on Thursday May 12, 2 pm officiated by Rev. Maryrose Colbourne.
Internment followed at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill.
Flowers graciously accepted or donations in memory of Matthew can be
made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the
care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux
Basques, 695-2300.www.easthavenfuneralhome.com
Always In Our Hearts