Obituary of Elizabeth Sweetman

The passing of Elizabeth Jean (Betty) Sweetman, of Lincoln, NB, occurred on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, NB. Born on August 6, 1934 in Campbellton, NB, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Violet (Barnes) Parlee. Elizabeth is survived by her children Joyce Hill (James) of Lincoln, NB, Ronald Sweetman (Leslie Skelding) of Moncton, NB, and Kevin Sweetman (Susan) of Lutes Mountain, NB; siblings Joyce McRae of Wilmot, NS, Robert Parlee (Juanita) of Campbellton, NB, Ronald Parlee of Moncton, NB, and Tory Farquhar of King City, ON; grandchildren Stephen Hill (Joani), Shawn Hill, Shaun Skelding, Michelle Skelding and Sarah Sweetman; great grandchild Laragh Hill; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters Charlotte Touchie and Shirley Wry. Elizabeth was a graduate of Campbellton High School where she excelled academically. She worked at NBTel and the T. Eaton Company for many years. Prior to her retirement in 1999 she was a Secretary and Office manager for Consolidated Fastfrate in Moncton, NB. She was a member of Wesley United Church and enjoyed the fellowship there, including the UCW meetings. She was an avid reader and loved family gatherings, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchild. She will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at the Wesley United Church in Lincoln, NB on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 1 pm with Rev. Brian MacDonald officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances can be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, or the Canadian Diabetes Association. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com