Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Warren Sweetman Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Warren Sweetman
Sponsored by Bradenton Herald.
Lorraine Forbes Sweetman
December 2, 2020
Thank you Warren for the wonderful years we had together. You are my husband, friend, soul mate. Thank you for all you did for everyone and what you did in WWII. Your loving wife, Lorraine
missing you...your loving wife Lorraine
Lorraine Forbes Sweetman
December 2, 2020
Thank you for everything being the hero you are and being my wonderful husband for the years we had together. I will never forget you. You are not just in my soul...but you are part of it . Sadly missed .your loving wife. Lorraine 12/02/20
LORRAINE FORBES SWEETMAN
September 8, 2013
9/8/2013
Hi Honey,
I'm missing you so much. I have had a hard time with out you. I just wish I could hug you and tell you how much I love and miss you. You probably know how often I think of you. Going out to some of the places we went are very difficult for me. If only I knew when I drove you to the hospital that Sunday if I knew you were not coming home I would have held you more and laid in bed with you. We did do that didn't we. Think of me watch over me, I need to draw from your strength just as we both did from the Lord. I will never ever get over you or be used to the idea you are gone. I know you are in heaven and you deserve to rest and have peace. All I can say with a lump in my throat I have never loved anyone as much as I loved you and still do. All my love, Lorraine xoxo
Lorraine Sweetman
September 1, 2013
To My Dear Wonderful Husband,
Honey, it is already the first day of Sept and tomorrow is "Labor Day"! How much I wish you we could be together to celebrate and just go out and about as we did. You are all I think of and I miss you more than ever. Losing you Warren has been the worst thing that ever happened to me in this life. Honey, I think I've cried more this past year than I did my whole life. There are so many things that bring you to mind. I've had so many mixed emotions, so much emotional pain wanting and needing you by my side. Since I lost you I realize even more how much I depended on you for your great conversations, talking about everything, never running out of things to say. Whether it be on decisions for us, the house plus your intelligent conversations concerning the news, and so much more. I hold you with the upmost respect. Even though we knew it was "your" time for the Lord to call you, I was in denial and did not want to believe it. In one more month it will be one year that you are gone from my side and yet my heart just aches for you. We always knew we were blessed. Living day to day in the here and now makes me realize even more how good we were together. I want to thank you Warren for being such a wonderful husband to me and my best friend. I always knew (even as a child) how unfortunate it is for people not to get along or I should say "they just don't know how to get along"! How we looked at this together from the same view, brought us both closer as the years and months flew by in our time together. You and I were so the same always wanting everyone to get along. However for me the time has stood still since you are gone. I carry a pocket album in my purse your picture and us together wherever I go. I wish you would show up somewhere so I can see you, you know like you saw people?! You had a special talent for that. Like that little girl you told me about who had passed with the red roses around her neck. I do find things in different places but then I think I must of put them there, but I hope it's you doing that. So honey you have my permission to show yourself. I gladly welcome your presence. If someone were reading this they would wonder but "we both know exactly what I am talking about.
Well, Honey, I will write again soon.
I miss you and listen to your messages on the phone you left for me of your love, and think of all the considerate things you always did for me. Thank you. I also watch your tape being interviewed. I'm still close with my friends from church Pat and Helen too. Pastor Donnie's message was "there is life after this" and he personally told me "there will be" and wanted me to feel confident knowing how much I've mourned your loss. He smiles and says "Warren is in heaven"! Isn't this ironic honey that your guest book on line is dated 11/3/12 (my birthday).
that reassures me even more of our connection and how entwined we were and still are. As you would say there are some things that are not
just "happenstance" and for a special reason. I love you as much as if you were still here right by my side. I have to say going to the same places we went together is and will always be very difficult for me. Your loving wife, Lorraine
Lorraine Sweetman
July 15, 2013
Dear Warren,
I miss you more every day. I feel there is a deep hole in my heart that only you can fill. You had such a wonderful attitude even when things got you down.
I'm living for the Lord to direct me on this short journey we call life and I long for the day we can be together again. I know you are up in heaven and sometimes I truly feel your presence around me. I am working with some very caring people from various organizations who are looking out for me and keeping a close eye on me as your death has had a very hard impact on me. This has been the hardest thing that I have ever been through losing you. You are and will always be so special to me and I'm so glad for the time we had together. I listen often to your beautiful messages you left me on the phone during your stay at Hospice.
It's already middle of July but it seems only like yesterday you were here by my side. I can't help crying a lot but I know the Lord will give me the strength to carry on (for both of us). Sweeney is missing you too, I know how happy you were that I brought him to see you with my dear friend Helen when we came up that last Sunday night before the Lord called you home. I know how hard things were for you with so much going on around you, It must be so difficult when one knows they are going to die and leave there loved ones, all your messages and the things we talked
and we talked a lot and all the love you have shown me tells me how much you loved me. Thank you Honey for all you are and all you did for me, for everyone and especially the true Hero you are to our country. There was never a man (person) has decorated as you ever for all the visits I went with you to the VA and there were many. I loved going with you and being by your side.
I love you Warren, you're only a thought away my love, your loving wife, Lorraine.
June 7, 2013
Dear Warren,
Yesterday being June 6, will always be a day set aside in my heart to always remember how brave you were(along with so many other young boys) to land on Omaha Beach "D-Day"! Such a sacrifice you and the others made for our country. Especially the ones who never made it home, (how often you cried telling me the stories you experienced) and felt the guilt because they didn't make it. WE always talked how God has a plan for all of us yet I needed to remind you often that you had much more to do as well as raising your family and giving your selfless service to the "fire department and EMS helping so many for all those years
of dedication. That's a LOT! Remember not many have come close or even acquired what you have done and achieved for your fellow man.
I just recently had a mutual friend of ours help me go over your "medals" (as some I had forgotten the name). "You had so many"! I've honored your wishes and did what you asked of me, (I was just waiting for that special day June 6th). Things had gotten really hard for me waiting months for gov't to process claims. It was a real financial hardship for me for a while. However I never gave up on my faith, (or maybe you had something to do with it upstairs) pushing it through"! I thank God for all the angels who reached out to help me as well as bring me food. I hope you're at peace and were not affected by all the turmoil going on around you during your last
days and hours here.Losing someone as special as you touches each one of us in such a painful way. I wish you were here to comfort me, as well as comfort the others that needed it also. We had many spiritual blessings together and I know and believe from where you are "now" you'll see to it that we are "all" comforted just by believing and having faith in our Lord. Not having you to talk to is the worst for me. We talked and laughed so much. Sweeney misses you too. So bye for now, I love you Warren
Lorraine
May 28, 2013
Dear Warren
I light this candle in honor and many prayers for you.
All my love,
your wife, Lorraine
May 28, 2013
"Memorial Day" May 27, 2013
My Dear Warren,
There are "no words" to express how important this day means to me. It always did for "both" of us. Your sadness always showed for the ones who went before you. You often told me you wonder how you ever made it. I "honor" you today for all of your sacrifices including your merits as well as your selfless service you gave for our country. Whether it be Memorial Day or any day of the week I miss and love you very much. I know dear, how sad and helpless you were feeling "knowing" you could do nothing (in your helpless state)to shield and stop all the the pain I was experiencing in my heart during your short stay at Hospice. My peace is knowing that the Lord surrounds you with HIS love. All my love, your wife and soul mate,Lorraine.
May 25, 2013
To My Wonderful Husband & Hero!
'MEMORIAL DAY 2013"
I'm sending you my prayers and blessings especially on this special day of "Memorial Day"! Our 1st one away from each other. But no matter where I go you will be tucked a way in my heart. I salute you today, with much pride and honor. I hope I can get through the day without falling apart.
This day will bring back so many memories for us we always had so much fun. I was so proud to walk along side of you in your uniform dress shirt with all your many medals you earned in WWII. Today will be even more special for me as you are "my memory" of someone who did so much for our country. You took the time to "share" and I took the time to "listen". You fought for our "freedom" with many others and the victory was one. Be proud of yourself, As I am today and every day, thank you for all the sacrifices you had made not only in the war but thought out your life. As it says on a sign at the VA "Freedom is Not Free"! You paid the price, but you were the one who came out a winner.
Where ever I may go on Monday for special services I will be so proud to be wearing your pictures with all your medals for everyone to see and for those to remember. You made friends with so many people who were your true friends. Thank yo for being "mine"!
All my love today and always, Your wife, Lorraine xoxoxo
Lorraine Sweetman
May 6, 2013
My Dearest Warren,
Time may pass but you will always be close in "my" heart.. I wish I could give you a hug and kiss, you'll always be the "true love" of my life. No one anywhere could ever compare. You always made me laugh too. I'm hanging in there, but "our" nest is surely empty with out you. I can still hear you coming through our front door saying "Hi Hon, I'm home. I listen often to your loving messages you left on our home phone from your hospital bed at hospice. I hear your soft cry and love your pour to me. It saddens my heart so. When the Lord calls me, we will be together and "we'll see each other in the "MORNING"! I love you Warren...Your wife.Lorraine
January 14, 2013
To My Dear Warren, wonderful husband,
I hope your having fun with your Mom and Dad and Elaine, my Mom & Dad too in heaven. I miss you so much no words can convey how deeply I miss you and your presence. I realize every day how lucky and blessed I was to have your love that you so generously gave to me. The other day I got upset just to see the relish jar still in the frige and I cried all over again. I even wear some of your t shirts to bed, just so you know. I also let Sweeney have you slippers to play with. He's happy over that. It's been 83 days since you left to be with the Lord today.
Time goes fast yet sometimes it seems it is just standing still. I know you are with me. I felt your presence at
church today (like you were right there with me) when I went up for prayer with the pastor I fell to the floor and was "slain in the spirit" again, twice now. I really know you're here with me now. I wear your wedding band on my right hand on the pointer finger. Love wearing it, your with me always. Love you so much. Time with you has been the best years of my life.
Your loving wife, Lorraine xoxox
December 4, 2012
Lorraine,
Very sorry to hear about Warren. What a wonderful man he was, energetic and positive. We will remember him in our prayers. God bless and keep you. Your old neighbors, Al and Phyllis Torres
Lorraine Sweetman
November 11, 2012
To my dear "sweet husband" Warren,
There are no words to convey how deeply I miss you at my side. I salute you today "again" on Veterans Day. 11/11/12. My heart is sad not celebrating Veterans Day with you as we did in the past. Warren, there are no words to convey of the deep love, gratitude and respect I have for you.
We have weathered many storms together however each one only made us closer, stronger, more in love.
Thank you for being my wonderful husband, caring, considerate, compassion and humble man you are.
Love is a gift, thank you for loving me. Remember your not just in my heart, you're part of my heart.
I'm not forgetting something we shared and that is "I'll see you in the morning" sweetheart.
Your loving wife, Lorraine
November 11, 2012
To my loving Husband Warren,
There are no words to convey the deep loss I feel in my heart not having you here by my side. As you said we've been through it all together, whatever came our way we stuck together through thick and thin. You are my love, my hero, my best friend, as well as being so honored to call you my wonderful, considerate, caring, loving husband. You've taught me what marriage is all about. Look for me honey, as we've told each other "I'll see you in the morning! Thank you for all you are and all you've done to make this world a better place. Your loving wife, Lorraine
Dwayne Helbourg
November 10, 2012
I wish I had gotten the chance to meet this awesome man and American Hero! The way his step daughter talks about him and she just lights up when talking about him is amazing. If I could only be just 10% of the man Warren was! Thank you Warren for serving our country!
Lois Hawkins
November 3, 2012
My prayers are with all of the family.I enjoyed many cups of coffee with Warren.He always had a tale to tell to keep you amused.Never a dull moment spent with him.I am so sorry to hear about your loss.Will miss seeing him around,God Bless all of the family.
November 2, 2012
On behalf of myself and my family I would like to thank all of you for your nice words re: my dad. God bless you all!
Melody Sweetman
October 29, 2012
Sweetman Family Members (all of which we love) - Warren was indeed a very Sweet Man and will be missed by all of us who respected, admired and loved him as family and friend. Although we know he is in a much better place and at peace, it doesn't ease the pain of losing a loved one. May we all find solace in the fact that he is now young, healthy and happy in the presence of our Lord, who is undoubtedly enjoying this fine man's company! Much love to you all, Brodrick & Kelly Harrell
Dan Fenimore
October 29, 2012
Our condolences to the entire Sweetman family at this difficult time. I'm proud to say that I knew Warren and felt he was a true American Hero and gave much in service to his country and for that I am forever grateful. I'll miss his endless jokes and storytelling very much.
Sherry Cammarata
October 28, 2012
Lorraine,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your fond memories last in your hearts forever. Warren is at peace now.
Most sincerely, Sherry and John Cammarata
Bill & Roxanne Blackwelder
October 28, 2012
We are sorry for your loss Lorraine and we pray for Gods strength for you and your family during this time.Love and Prayers
Gaylord Carney
October 28, 2012
To the Hero's Family,
A truer patriot, the hero on and off the line, we shall always fortunate to have had a small moment here and there with your father.
Your dad shared his story through life lived and actions beyond any film's imagination.
Our hearts share in your personal grief and we send prayers and salutes to your lifelong hero....
Showing 1 - 22 of 22 results
Make a Donation
in Warren Sweetman's name
Memorial Events
for Warren Sweetman
How to support Warren's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Warren Sweetman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
