Obituary of Frank E. Sweetland

Swanville - Frank E. Sweetland, 56 years, of Swanville, ME, passed away from lung and bone cancer on March 3, 2020, at home in the loving arms of his wife Arlene. He was born May 24, 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts. Frank enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends, and always enjoyed a good time. He was a huge drag racing fan and loved to ride motorcycles. He also served in the Army National Guard. He is predeceased by his father Blaqui Walton and granddaughter Lily Paige. Frank is survived by his wife Arlene Sweetland of Swanville; their 5 children Breyton Thomas and wife Carrie of Morrill, Kira Sweetland-Jiminez and husband Osvaldo of Swanville, Clara Thompson and husband Robert of Swanville, Ian Sweetland-Yule and husband Glendan of Holden, and Garrett Sweetland of Swanville; mother Patricia Sweetland and step-father Byron; step-mother Deborah Walton; many brothers, including Dallas Walton and Dan Ward; sisters Tamiko Philbrick and Laura Donn Lynch; six beautiful grandchildren Osvaldo, Antonio, Draven, Joseph, Lily and Jillian. There will be a Celebration of Life that will be announced later. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home Belfast, ME. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostafh.com