Dennis William Sweet

Dennis William Sweet of Bay City, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center in Bay City, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born December 22, 1957 in Pontiac, the son of the late Elizabeth Lincoln and Dennis Sweet, Sr. He graduated from Unionville High School and, as a youth, was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Unionville. Dennis was the epitome of love, and had the gift of bonding people together. He was such a caring person who never met a stranger and had an incredible sense of humor. A life taken far too soon, the lives he touched were many and his impact, immense. The memories he helped create with both family and friends, along with the laughter, are the wonderful gifts that he leaves behind for all to reflect upon and cherish. He could bring a smile to someone's face instantly with his comedic charm, a funny story, a joke or one of his many famous pranks. Oh boy, he sure knew how to pull off an elaborate prank. His signature, devilish smirk was a sure indication that he was up to something, or he was overjoyed that someone had agreed to join him in his shenanigans. He was protective, devoted and fiercely loyal to those he loved. He will truly be missed. Dennis is survived by what he has always described as the greatest accomplishments of his life, his sons, Nathan Sweet of Belleville, and Staff Sergeant Jeremy Cleland, 7th Special Forces Group, Eglin AFB; brother, John Sweet of Bay City; sisters, Nikki (Rick) Beauchamp of Linwood, Stacy Sweet of Bay City, Laura (David) Ziolkowski of Bay City, Shannon Sweet of Bay City, Shauna Sweet of Bay City, KittyLyn (JoJo) Brandle of Saginaw, Elizabeth (Christopher) Brandt of Palmdale, California, Elexia McGowan of Louisville, Kentucky, Melissa (Andrew) Fribley of Brighton, Jennifer Warzel (Tim) of Buffalo, New York, Shiloh (Jerry) Fitzgibbon of Munising; special cousin, Robert Lincoln of Harrisville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins whom he adored. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Christopher; step-father, Clinton Flemington; two brothers, Richard and Joseph Flemington; and grandparents, Peter & Thelma Procunier, Roy & Azilda Sweet, Herbert & Alice Flemington. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor Jim Botzau officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. A late luncheon will follow at The Iron Horse, 3592 Main Street, Akron, hosted by Dennis' loving and generous friends, Rich and Brenda Hewgley. Dennis will be laid to rest at a later date next to his beloved mother, Elizabeth, in the Lincoln Plot, Westlawn Cemetery, Harrisville. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Dennis Sweet Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Jeremy Cleland or Nathan Sweet, 1268 Laura Lane, Niceville, FL 32578. Visitation Information Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm End Time: 4:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. Service Information Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor Jim Botzau officiating. Cemetery Information Dennis will be laid to rest at a later date next to his beloved mother, Elizabeth, in the Lincoln Plot, Westlawn Cemetery, Harrisville.