Obituary of Robert Maurice Sweet

Bob passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on February 23, 2013, at the end of a good and full life, with his wife May and his children Shawn, Christine and Natalie at his side. He was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1932 to Robert Edward Sweet and Mona Rosetta (Lake) Sweet. He was the third of five sons, with older brothers Arthur and Charles, and younger brothers George and David. Bob and May (Bosnick) were married in Hearst, ON in 1961 and lived in Cochrane, ON and Moncton NB before making their home in Rothesay where they have lived since 1968. He enjoyed travelling with May to visit his children and their families: Shawn, Danielle, Cameron and Brandon in North Carolina, Christine, Gord and Charlotte in British Columbia and Natalie, Rob, Abby and Maggie in Alberta. His professional career included early work with Maritime Tel & Tel, Iron Ore Company of Canada and the Northern Ontario Railway, and then 27 years with NBTel as a Systems Engineer. Beginning with his early days at Windsor Academy and continuing for six decades wherever he lived, Bob always excelled at team sports, including hockey, rugby and baseball. He was a valued team member and an excellent coach, generously sharing his skills and knowledge with young people. He participated in activities that made the community a better place to live, particularly the Lions Club where he volunteered for over 50 years. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119), with visiting on Monday from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held from the Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, February 26, at 11:00 am, with a reception to follow. Interment will take place at a later date in Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor, Nova Scotia. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Palliative Care Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.KennebecasisFH.com