Charlotte R. (St. Croix) Sweeney
A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Anthony of Padua Church for Charlotte R. (St. Croix) Sweeney, who died on Sunday, February 20th at the Leonard Florence Center for the Living in Chelsea, following a lengthy illness, she was 95 years old. Interment followed in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Charlotte was a native of East Boston, born to the late William J. St. Croix & Charlotte (Dobbins) St. Croix and she was one of fourteen children. She was raised & educated there and was a proud alumna of East Boston High School, Class of 1944. Charlotte was happily married to her husband Charles J. Sweeney, Sr. and together they raised their eight children in East Boston, later moving to Revere in 1977. Charlotte was all about family, coming from a large family and then having her own large family, she was committed to being the best mother she could be. She enjoyed being surrounded by her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren for any occasion. She loved having a good time and making wonderful memories.
She is the devoted wife of 50 years to the late Charles J. Sweeney, Sr. Loving & proud mother of Susan Leary & husband Dennis, Sr. of Malden, Charles J. Sweeney, Jr. & wife Terri of Billerica, William Sweeney of Revere, Gerald Sweeney & wife Susan of Sharon, Francis X. Sweeney of Revere, Mary (Sweeney) Pappas & husband James “Jimmy” of Essex and the late Charlene Sweeney & Jane M. Cox & her late husband John “Jack” Cox. Cherished Nana of 12 grand children & 6 great grandchildren whom she treasured dearly. She is the dear sister of 13 late brothers & sisters. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.
Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
I’m so sorry didn’t know another part if the St. Croix family to rest in peace say hi to my dad your brother Charlotte and all the St. Croix family that has left.