John M. Sweeney, Sr.

July 12, 1919 - April 13, 2016

NEWINGTON, NH- formerly of Danvers, John M. Sweeney, Sr., passed away on April 13, 2016 in Clipper Harbor Center, Portsmouth, NH. He was the husband of the late Helen (Howard) Sweeney. Born in Salem on July 12, 1919, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Dube) Sweeney. John was raised and educated in Salem and moved to Danvers in 1948. John spent most of his life in Danvers, where he and his wife raised their five children. He retired to New Hampshire, where he resided for the past fifteen years. He had been employed at the former Bay State Belting Company in Salem for many years. John enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children, William and Sandra Sweeney of NH, Richard and Carol Sweeney of NH, John and Sara Sweeney of NH and Priscilla and Peter Kerlin of FL, his sister, Lillian Sweeney of Salem and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gail McNamara, brothers, Steve and Wilford, and sisters, Irene Putnicki and Frances Lavoie. His Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11AM on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-7PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in John’s name to a charity of one’s choice.