Brian E. Sweetland

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Brian  E.  Sweetland – 59, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Born in Melrose, MA on November 30, 1959. He was a lifelong resident of North Reading. Brian was a graduate of North Reading High School and a retired truck driver for the Wakefield Concrete Company. He was also a member of the Teamster’s Union, the First Baptist Church in Wakefield and a former member of the First Baptist Church in North Reading.

He was a loving, caring and sensitive son, husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was always willing to help his family and friends with his many talents.

He was a hands-on guy who spent endless hours tinkering with engines, beginning as a young boy at Larkin Lawnmowers. From there his interests grew into a passion for motorcycles and riding; for which his talents were remarkable. He could usually be found outdoors; especially in warm weather when he could enjoy the pool he built with the help of friends and family.

Family members include his loving wife Karen (Sheppard) Sweetland; his daughters Jennifer Curley and Jessica Donaldson and her husband Jared; his parents Ralph “Jack” and Priscilla (Burleigh) Sweetland; his mother-in-law Lorraine Sheppard; his brother Karl Sweetland and his wife Kim; sisters Kristine Sweetland and the late Lissa Sweetland; grandchildren R.J., Jordan Emma, Sydney  and Jack; his niece Gabrielle and nephews Joshua and Tristan; close friends William (Billy) Mitchell, Robert (Bobby) O’Keefe and Charles (Big Daddy) Kilgore; also many, many friends and adored extended family.

Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Sunday, May 19 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and Monday, May 20 from 10:15 to 11:15 AM, a Funeral Service will start at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: National Suicide Prevention, hotline@ 1-800-273-TALK (8255). World Suicide Prevention day is Sept. 10, 2019. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

18 thoughts on “Brian E. Sweetland”

  2. Brian and I graduated together in 1978! I am so sad to hear he is gone!! God bless his family!!

  3. I am so sorry for you loss. I worked with him at Wakefield Concrete his entire time there and have never met a better person.

  7. Brian you were a great neighbor and friend to us for many years. May you Rest In Peace.
    Love Donny, Chris, Natalie, and Francesca

  9. Our hearts are broken for you. Brian was a best friend to us 20-30 years ago, he took us in when we had no place to go for 8 weeks with 3 kids! will always be grateful, may you rest in peace Brian, always in our heart. Tim & Heidi Spencer and family

  10. So sorry for the loss. Rest In Peace Brian. You are a great friend. My fellow Wakefield concrete brother. We worked together for many years over there. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

  11. Jack and Pricilla
    I am very sorry for your loss
    You are all in my prayers
    Scott

  12. Karen & The Sweetland Family — I am so sorry for your loss — Brian was a wonderful person, I knew him in High School. This is so sad and such a tragedy —- Brain — please RIP — You will be dearly missed!!

  14. RIP Brian. I worked with your Dad at the NRFD and knew your Mother and sister Kristine. You will be missed by them and so many others. Peace

  15. I am saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. May you Rest In Peace Brian. Prayers and thoughts to Brian’s friends and family. ~ Lorraine

  16. So very sorry to hear of this loss. Our condolences and prayers to the Sweetland family. Anthony and Linda Genovese

  17. Pricilla and Jack and all the Sweetland Family. Our heart is broken for you. May God hold you all extra tight during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Muriel, Cheryl and John ❤️

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