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1945
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2016
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Harriet Sweeney Obituary
AGE: 71 • Townsend
Harriet Sarah Meads Sweeney, 71, of Townsend, DE, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of the late William F. Sweeney. Born February 27, 1945 in Coatesville, PA she was the daughter of the late William H. Meads and Florence I. Thomas Meads. Harriet was raised and educated in Downingtown, PA where she graduated from Downington joint Junior Senior High School. She owned and operated a cleaning service called Leisure Maid Service for over 25 years, cleaning residential homes.
Surviving to cherish her memory, three children: Brent Sweeney of Wilmington, DE, William Sweeney, III of North Wildwood, NJ, and Michelle Sweeney of Coatesville, PA; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert H. Meads of Columbus, OH; one sister, Ruth Ann Barnes of Coatesville, PA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11am at Millstone Events, LLC, 600 East Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382. A viewing will be held on Friday from 9-11am. Uplifting Life Ceremonies are being arranged by the DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. of West Chester and Bryn Mawr, PA. www.DeBaptiste.com
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Ms.Gail Brown
April 10, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rochelle Sweeney
April 7, 2016
Thank you so much everyone for the kind words and condolences regarding my grandmother. The family appreciates it.
Chris Donahue
April 7, 2016
Everyone knew Harriet as a smart and very caring person. She was one of the most generous and joyful people in our families life. We will miss you!
Jacqueline McClain
April 6, 2016
Harriet was a lovely and funny lady who made the most of her life. I admired her strength and her will to carry on in the face of adversity and loss. She was someone who set the example of how to carry on in the face of loss and sadness and make the most of life despite loss.
Peace to you Harriet.
Judith Warnick-Geiger
April 6, 2016
To the Sweeney Family,
Please know that I was sad to read about the passing of Harriet. All of the family will be in my prayers during this time.
Rebecca Cooper
April 6, 2016
Harriett was my friend. We had long talks and many laughs together. We could talk about anything and everything. I will always remember her laugh, her smile that could light up any room , and her beautiful face. My heart is so sad, but I know we should all rejoice because she is home with our Lord and her dear husband, whom she loves so much. I will miss her always.
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