AUBURN — Ralph “Ted” T. Sweetser Jr., 72, of Monmouth, died Sunday morning at the Hospice House of Androscoggin, with his family by his side.

He was born in Presque Isle on July 1, 1938, the son of the late Ralph T. Sr. and Dorothy (Delong) Sweetser. He was a graduate of Presque Isle High School, Class of 1956. Prior to his retirement, he worked for many years at Bath Iron Works as an electric shop tech planner.

He was a member of St. Leo’s Church. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and card playing. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.

He is survived by his wife of Monmouth, Rita Sweetser, whom he married on July 1, 1983; one son, Charles L. Sweetser and his wife, Mary-Ann, of Reading, Mass.; one daughter, Donna L. Gardner and her husband, Carl, of Lewiston; one stepson, William L. Gendron, and a stepdaughter, Joline R. Daigle, both of Lewiston; one brother, Stephen C. Sweetser and his wife, Pauline, of Presque Isle; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Evan, Dillon, Nichole, Brianna, Allison, Danielle and Nicholas; three great-grandchildren, Scott, Shane and Drew; nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Suzy.

He was predeceased by his infant brother, Richard Sweetser.

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