Obituary: Angie L. McSweeney, 1949-2016

Published January 16, 2016 at 4:00 a.m. | Updated January 16, 2016 at 8:47 a.m.

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Angie L. McSweeney

Angie L. McSweeney, (Annie) 66, passed away on January 13, 2016 after a long courageous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma surrounded by her family and holding the hands of her son and daughter in-law Michelle. Annie was born on December 16, 1949 to Chester and Francis (LaBelle) Brothers in Burlington, Vermont. Annie married the love of her life Jack J. McSweeney, Sr on April 16, 1966. Annie and Jack Sr would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Annie, a strong and proud woman spent her life doing what she enjoyed most, caring for her family and friends who were her world. Annie loved being in the kitchen whether she was cooking and baking or visiting with family and friends. Annie enjoyed sitting on her porch enjoying every season and loved to watch the first snow fall. Annie's favorite holiday was Christmas, as the family would gather and celebrate together. Annie also enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, and her many flower gardens

Left to cherish her memory are her husband Jack, Sr., children Tina M and her husband Lloyd McSweeney of Colchester, Terrie A and her husband Robert McSweeney-King of Colchester, Tracy J McSweeney and her boyfriend Roger Bergeron of Colchester, and Jack J. Jr. and his wife Michelle McSweeney of Colchester, brother Chester (Chet) Brothers, sisters Brenda Atherton, and Beverly Jean Tanner, grandchildren Lloyd, Jr., Sara, Craig, Bryan, Robbie, Josh and Chelsey, six great-grandchildren, good friends Linda LaBelle and Judy Ward, many nieces, nephews, extended family and countless friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff on Shep 4 for the wonderful care that they gave Annie, she loved you all.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating blood or a general donation to a blood donation organization such as the American Red Cross to help save a life.

A memorial service will be held 11:00AM Wednesday January 20, 2016 at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St., Winooski, Vt. Burial will be in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colchester. Condolences may be shared at lavignefuneralhome.com.