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DANIEL SWEET Obituary

SWEET, DANIEL S. Died December 21, 2020, in his 91st year, at Sunnybrook Hospital, after a heroic struggle with cancer. He is survived by his loving daughter, Sherie (Thomas) Bradbeer, who is profoundly grateful for the caring and affectionate influence he has had on her life. Also survived by beloved granddaughter, Allison Bradbeer; former wife, Mary; and her daughter, Terrie (Terry) Barber. Also remembered fondly by his friend of over 70 years, Joyce Brannigan. Daniel spent his career with the The British American Oil Company, later Gulf Oil, at their Head Office in Toronto. He was a voracious reader of history and political biography. He was a cradle Anglican. He leaves friends and family a large library of books, DVDs and classical music. Dad was an amateur historian of Toronto and loved to discuss its geography, history, architecture, politics and crime. He could give the most interesting walks through the city and its cemeteries. He was a true flâneur. Dad loved all creatures, and kept a ready supply of treats for local dogs and cats. Dad could sometimes be gruff and stubborn, but also kind and generous. He was an excellent listener, and friends appreciated his witty repartee. We will miss his "Dad jokes" at family gatherings, and his gentle, encouraging presence. He has asked that all who remember him, raise a glass in his memory.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jan. 22, 2021.

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Leslie Crompton

April 14, 2021

So very sad to see that Dan has passed. My father grew up with Dan and I knew him as Uncle Dan. His smile and quick sense of humour were always welcome at family gatherings. Dad is now 95 and has fond memories of Dan growing up as part of the family. We hadn’t seen Uncle Dan in many years, having drifted apart, as families do, but he is still remembered and thought of fondly.

Dan Caldwell

January 22, 2021

Whenever I was with him at family gatherings, I would try to outdo him in Latin quotes, references to the Anglican Prayer Book, and in the history or Europe. He had the answer in seconds, and I never won. He was that most valuable of human beings: very intelligent and well-read, and generous and playful. I always made sure I sat next to him. I was privileged to have known your father.

Diane Chase

January 22, 2021

So sorry to hear about your Dad,I worked with your dad for 15 years he was our mail sorter in Performance Reporting I have wonderful memories and always a good story that kept my interest especially the Cemetery stories, he even went to my Great Grandparents and Grandparents family Grave and did a report for me ...Diane Summerfield Chase

Joyce Brannigan (nee Grieveson)

January 21, 2021

He had a great sense of humour, was very outspoken
loved animals and was a great dancer!

Joyce (Grieveson)Brannigan

January 21, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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