Walter J. "Buddy" Sweetsir's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2026 in Dedham, Massachusetts

Walter J. "Buddy" Sweetsir

September 12, 1945 - June 20, 2026 (80 years old)

Dedham, Massachusetts

Walter J. "Buddy" Sweetsir's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2026 in Dedham, Massachusetts

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Walter J. "Buddy" Sweetsir

September 12, 1945 - June 20, 2026 (80 years old)

Dedham, Massachusetts

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Walter J. Sweetsir Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Walter J. Sweetsir of Dedham, Massachusetts. Walter, born on September 12, 1945, passed away on June 20, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter J. Sweetsir to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Howard and Caroline Sweetsir (Pollock). He is survived by: his wife Deborah Jean Sweetsir (Decoste); his children, Walter R. Sweetsir (Susan) of Dedham, Kimberly Curvin (Michael) of Dedham and Melissa Eldridge (Jon) of Taunton; his siblings, Robert Sweetsir (late Theresa) of Dedham, Carol Perry (late Howard) of Dedham, Charlene Null (Tony) of Taunton, Christine Kelliher (Turk) of Brockton, Cheryl Scannell (Michael) of Dedham and Cynthia Ceurvels (Glenn) of Derry; and his grandchildren, Michael, Brendan Curvin, Cody Sweetsir, Anne Marie Wigmore, Sean Eldridge, Alexandrea Sheppard, Logan and Neal Eldridge.

Donations in Buddy's memory to the New England Center and Home for Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02109 or online at NECHV.org (https://nechv.org) would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Folsom Funeral Service and May Funeral Home



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Thu

June 25

Visitation

Folsom Funeral Home
87 Milton St, Dedham, MA 02026

Fri

June 26

Funeral service

Folsom Funeral Home
87 Milton St, Dedham, MA 02026

Fri

June 26

Burial

Brookdale Cemetery
86 Brookdale Avenue, Dedham, MA 02026

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