Evelyn S. “Hava” (Weiner) Sweeney of Norton, formerly of Sharon passed away at home on April 23, 2014 after a brief illness surrounded by her family. She was 85. Born in Peabody the daughter of the late Morris Paul & Annie (Babener) Weiner. Evelyn was raised and educated in Chelsea.
Following her marriage to the late Hugo J. Sweeney, they traveled extensively in military service. She enjoyed her animals, working around her home, sewing, cooking, and relaxing outside in the warm weather. She was an avid animal lover, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend and she will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children Frank Sweeney & his wife Laurie of Raynham, Linda Sweeney-Deubner of Erie, MI, Kathleen Mirabile Marvelli & her husband Robert of Norton, John Sweeney & his wife Linda of Norton, dear sister of Irving D. Weiner and Esther Wexler of Norton, Jeanette Lee of Wayland and the late Lillian Celata and Ray Cummings. She is also survived by lifetime friend Jack Smith of Chelsea. Loving grandmother of 9, great-grandmother of 2, and aunt of many nieces & nephews. Services will be private. Arrangements by the Torf Funeral Service 151 Washington Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary of Norton Ma. c/o John Sweeney PO Box 15, Easton MA. 02334.