It is with great sadness that the family of the late Matthew Sweet announces his passing surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer on Monday May 9, at Dr. Charles L Legrow Health Centre at the age of 63 years. Matthew was predeceased by his infant son Martin, father Kenneth Sweet, step father Clyde Buttery, brother Jack Sweet, grandparents who raised him Matthew and Blanche Hardy, grandparents Joseph and Winifred Sweet, father in law Albert Warren, brothers in law; Enos Skeard, Ronald Maddigan, John Doyle. Leaving to mourn with a lifetime of precious memories devoted wife Bernice Sweet (nee Warren) of 42 years. Loving father of Matthew (Terri-Lynn) Sweet, Susan (Chad) Skinner all of Margaree. Proud poppy of Sarah, Jayden (Poppy's Jed) and Rian. Matthew will also be sadly missed by his mother Winifred Buttery Port aux Basques, brother David (Katherine) Sweet Bishop's Falls NL, sisters; Robin Doyle Port aux Basques, Tammy (Tom) Chambers Blue Cove NL. Matthew will also be fondly remembered by his mother in law Caroline Warren Margaree, sisters in law; Bessie (Garland) Walters Fox Roost, Kathelene Skeard Port aux Basques, Mildred Maddigan Corner Brook, Brenda Sweet Port aux Basques, brother in law David (Roberta) Warren Fox Roost and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many special friends. Matthew had a long, rewarding career with Marine Atlantic and retired after 37 years of service. He loved life on the water and this was evident in the fishing and his boat that he enjoyed so much in his spare time. His love and devotion to his family was his greatest passion and he always made sure that they were looked after and happy. Visitation taking place on Tuesday from 7-9 pm and continuing on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at St.Augustine's Anglican Church in Margaree, from where the funeral service will take place on Thursday May 12, 2 pm officiated by Rev. Maryrose Colbourne. Internment will follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in memory of Matthew can be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.www.easthavenfuneralhome.com