Charles Robert Sweetman's Obituary
Charles Robert Sweetman, age 85 of Georgetown, DE, died on Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Milford, DE. He was born in Wilmington, DE, on December 20, 1936, son of the late James F. and Bernice N. (Corigan) Sweetman.
Mr. Sweetman was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 28, in Millsboro, and the Jefferson Lodge #15. One of his proudest accomplishments was enjoying 45 years of continued sobriety with AA.
Mr. Sweetman was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bertha Augusta Sweetman; and daughter, Diana Bernice Sweetman. He is survived by his son, Robert C. Fordham (Renee Fordham) of Homer, GA; his grandchildren: Samantha Ashley Phillips, James Craig Fordham, and Christina Sweetman; and his great-grandchild, Oliver Rowen Phillips.
Viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 North Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 11:30 AM, at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, DE, at 1:00 PM, immediately following the funeral service.
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