Sheldon: Joseph Robert Sweet, 25, died unexpectedly Saturday; September 15, 2012, at home. He was born in Burlington, November 6, 1986, son of the Lisa A. (Bushey) Sweet and the late David A. Sweet, Sr. Joe had attended St. Albans City School and BFA. He worked with wood and had been employed in the construction field. Joe was a person who enjoyed spending quality time with his family, friends and his pet dog, Tonka. He liked to fish, being out side and in the woods enjoying nature. Survivors include his mother, Lisa A. Sweet and her fiancée, Bobby Gonzalez of Sheldon, two brothers, David A. Sweet, Jr., his wife, Rebecca & their son, David Alan Sweet, III of Johnson and Joshua Sweet of Sheldon, paternal grandparents, Robert & Gloria (Church) Sweet of Sheldon, paternal great grandfather, Al “Smiley†Church of St. Albans, beloved pet Tonka, many aunts, uncle and cousins. Predeceased is his father, David A. Sweet, Sr. on June 24, 2004 & maternal grandparents, Joseph Bushey & Dorcas Beyor. The funeral will be Friday, September 21, 2012, at 1:00 PM in the Heald Funeral Chapel, 87 So. Main Street, St. Albans with visitation from 11:00 AM to the time of the service. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery next to his dad. For those who wish, memorial tributes may be sent to Franklin County Humane Society, 30 Sunset Meadow, St. Albans, VT 05478 or to his mother, Lisa A. Sweet, PO Box 42, Sheldon, VT 05483 to be used in accordance with the wishes of the family. Private messages of condolence are welcome at www.healdfuneralhome.com
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