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Jeffersonville/Fairfax - Robert H. Sweet, 87 of Mann's Meadow and formerly of Fairfax, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2013 in Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Robert was born December 11, 1925 in Colchester, the son of the late Hobert and Martha Raymond Sweet. He served his country with the US Army following WW II. As a member of the Occupation Army, he landed in France and was stationed in Austria and Germany. Following his discharge from the military he worked as a Dairy farmer. On November 18, 1950, he married Carlene Bevins in the Methodist Church in Fairfax. Together they moved to Seymour CT for 5 years, where Bob worked in a Paper Mill. They then moved back to Fairfax where they made their home for the next 44 years. During this time Bob found employment with the McKenzie Meat Packing Company in Burlington for over 25 years. In 2006, Bob and Carlene moved into the Mann's Meadow Senior complex in Jeffersonville. He is survived by his wife of over 62 years, Carlene of Jeffersonville and their children; Dennis Sweet and his wife, Mary of Castle Rock, CO and Lorri Tucker and her husband, Richard of Fairfax. His grandchildren; Brian, Eric, Karen, Joseph and Sarah. His great grandson Aidan Sweet and great granddaughter due in April. His sister Jean Menard of Burlington and by several nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by Brenden Blair of Fletcher, who was a special part of his life for 5 years. He was predeceased by his brothers, Erwin during WWII, Roy and Leon and his sister, Louella Zeno. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday March 7, 2013 from 5-8 pm in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7 in Milton. Funeral Services will be held on Friday March 8, 2013 at 1pm in the United Church of Fairfax with Rev. Walt Mahaney officiating. Burial will follow in the Plains Cemetery in Fairfax. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, VT Affiliate, 434 Hurricane Lane in Williston, VT 05495 Online condolences may be made at http://www.minorfh.com/ (http://www.minorfh.com/)