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Fred Sweeney Obituary
He leaves three devoted children, Pamela E. Gagnier, Albert T. Sweeney, both of Pawtucket, and Brian E. Sweeney of Florida; three wonderful grandchildren who were the light of his life, Caleb M. Gagnier and Cassie E. Gagnier, both of Lincoln, and Brendan P. Sweeney of Florida; two siblings, his beloved sisters Shirley A. Sweeney and Sis M. Verrier, both of Pawtucket, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Melissa E. Sweeney, four sisters, Evelyn C. Atwood, Edith F. Fuller, Marion A. Hamanne and Marietta M. Dwyer; three brothers, Albert T. Sweeney Jr., Ronald J. Sweeney and Russell J. Sweeney.
Fred worked for the City of Pawtucket until his retirement. He was a proud life member of the Jacques Cartier #4 Club and also a member of the Elwood Euart Post. He enjoyed the many good times with good friends he made over the years and was also an avid fisherman. Fred was known to have a heart of gold and was always willing to help anyone.
A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, May 4th from 3 - 6 P.M. at the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln, with a reception to follow at the American Legion Post 14 in Cumberland. Visit www.thekeefefuneralhome.com
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Dawn M Connors
May 20, 2017
Fred, I was so surprised and saddened when Rich told me that you had passed. You know you were my buddy (even though all you did was harrass me), LOL!! You will be sadly missed. Until we meet again my friend, RIP (rest in paradise).
Christen Vario
May 8, 2017
With a heavy heart is a goodbye always a great person I knew him from the Howard Rogers American Legion
lori dalesio
May 4, 2017
My deepest condolences to Freddie's family.
He was such a wonderful friend to my father and helped him get around since he could not drive anymore.Very kind person.He will be missed.
KELLEY
May 3, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING THE FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
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May 2, 2017
always gonna remember teasing you we gonna go digging and the sox are winning right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pamela Gagnier
May 2, 2017
I was so blessed to have a great dad and my children had the privilege of having the world's best grandpa!!!!, I miss u already dad and I wanted more time with u, but I am happy u can rest peacefully with no more pain. Like ur beautiful Melissa in which I think of every single day, there will never be a day that I won't think of u , and remember all the wonderful memories u left me, God I so love you dad, thank you for all u did for me and your unconditional love. R.I.P. dad
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