In Loving Memory of Donald B. Sweezey

1930 – 2024

Donald Blair Sweezey, passed away at Shannex-Bridgeview Hall, Miramichi, New Brunswick, on December 9, 2024, at the age of 93.

Born in Chatham, New Brunswick, on December 29, 1930, he was the son of the late Cecil and Frances (Kelly) Sweezey.

Donald was a member of the Pioneer Senior Citizens Club and past President of the club.  He was a life member of Chatham Lodge #45 IOOF, and also a member of the Silver Link Rebekah Lodge #61.  Additionally, he also served on the District #10 School Board.

Donald worked with W.S. Loggie Co. Ltd. as a Licensed Mechanic for twenty-five years before running his own mechanic shop for another twenty-five years.  He also drove a school bus for district #10 until his retirement.

He had a great love for training and racing his Standardbred horses where he raced in NB, PEI, and NS.  He also loved to go race in Bangor, Maine, and New Hampshire, USA.

Donald is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son, Kevin (Cathy) of Calgary, AB; grandchildren: Tyna of Miramichi, Chris of Calgary, AB, and Dylon of Hamilton, ON; great-granddaughter Dynika; great-grandsons Bennett and Emrik; great-great-granddaughter Huntleigh; one sister, Shirley (Robert) of Fredericton, NB; and  his brother, Roland of Miramichi; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Kimberley Dawn; and two brothers, James and Richard.

As per Donald’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.  A graveside family service will be held in Riverside Cemetery later in the spring of 2025.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, NB, telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca

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