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Dale Sweatt Obituary
PERU -- Dale M. Sweatt, 80, of Green Woods Road, Peru, died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Rumford Hospital, following a brief illness. His 'girls' were with him.
Dale was born in Rumford on April 18, 1931, the youngest and one of three sons born to Verle L. Sweatt and Lilla Y. (McLennan) Sweatt. He was educated in Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephens High School in the Class of 1949.
He joined the U. S. Air Force following high school and served in Germany and France as a member of the Occupation Forces following WW II, returning to Rumford in 1954 following his discharge.
In his younger years, Dale was employed at Oxford Paper Company, in various positions, sold business machines, became a private pilot and finally settled into mineral exploration and mining in Oxford County and the marketing of mineral specimens and gemstones, interests that continued until his death.
Dale was a member of the Masons, Elks, Eagles, American Legion, VFW and Oakdale Country Club. As a young man, he loved skiing, ski jumping, and was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol (Donahue) Sweatt; by their daughter, Valerie L. Provencher; by their granddaughters, Jessica L. Naples and Kayla L. Provencher; and by their great- grandson, Blake Bordeau. Dale is also survived by his brother, Glynn V. Sweatt; a niece, Lilla Sweatt, both of El Cajon, Calif.; and by too many good friends to even start to name. He was predeceased by his parents; and by a brother, Wayne L. Sweatt, late of Tampa, Fla.; and also by too many good friends to name.
Visiting hours will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at SG Thibault Funeral Home, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Spring interment will be in Farrington Morton Cemetery in Mexico. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford. You are invited to share your, thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Sweatt family by visiting their guestbook at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dale's memory may be made to:
Oakdale Country Club Youth
Program Care of Mike Kersey
506 West Side Rd.
Weld, Maine 04285
or McKennel's Animal
Adoption Agency
88 Hall Hill Rd.
Rumford, Maine 04276
Dale M. Sweatt
S. G. Thibault Funeral Home
207-364-4366
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for Dale Sweatt
January 14, 2012
Dear Carol, Val and Family, My deepest sympathies are with you at this time. Even though I never knew Dale, I felt like I did as Jane has told me so many wonderful mining stories while we sat around the camp fire at Worthley Pond. I am so sorry for your loss. Sheila J. Delamater
Gilles & Gisane Anctil
January 13, 2012
Our most sincere sympathy to the Sweatt family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kim and Steve Swasey
January 12, 2012
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you all. Cherish the memories.
Bill Sowles
January 12, 2012
My condolences to Dale's family. I thoroughly enjoyed my interactions with him when he came to my dealership. (Morong Falmouth) We have known each other for probably 20 years. Dale was a tough negotiator, but a real gentleman. We always had fun. He had a voice that I recognised on the phone without being introduced. I will miss him.
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Donna Smith
January 11, 2012
An amazing man whose smile and sense of humor would light up a room. We are so sorry for your loss.
Marcel Morin
January 11, 2012
Dale was a wonderful friend. I will miss our lunch dates at Marco's Restaurant. I will try to make it to the service on Saturday. You have my sincerest sympathies on your loss.
January 11, 2012
Dear Val and Family ~
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your dad. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time.
Kate Shorey Kelly
Michael Morin
January 11, 2012
Words can not express the hole in my heart after opening the paper this morning! Please accept my deepest sympathies. He certainly touched my life and will never be forgotten by me.
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