TURNER – Frank L. Sweetser, 64, passed away on Feb. 18, 2022, at home with his loving wife at his side. He was born March 29, 1957, in Norway, to Sam and Carolyn (Deane) Sweetser.
Frank married his sweetheart, Betty Gillis, on Oct. 2, 1982, and they spent 40 joyful years making memories together. They raised four kids together: Kelly, Richard, Julie and Daniel. Frank’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and traveling with his wife.
He is predeceased by his parents Sam and Carolyn Sweetser.
He leaves behind his most cherished wife, Betty; his daughters Kelly Vradenburgh and her husband Travis, and Julie Roy and her husband Shawn, his sons Daniel Sweetser, and Richard Cowles and his wife Pamela. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; his brother, Sam Sweetser and his wife Paula, his sister, Roxana Stafford and her husband Frank, his brother-in-law, Charlie Gillis and his wife Maggie; and many loved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will take place on Sunday Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Chandler Funeral Home, 51 Main St., South Paris. Immediately following the service the family will hold a celebration of life at the Masonic Lodge in Buckfield.
Arrangements are made under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To make an online condolence, please go to http://www.chandlerfunerals.com
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Masonic Lodge in Buckfield.
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