Passed away at Allen Bryant Lifecare, Hokitika on July 26, 2025, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Joyce, deeply loved dad and father-in-law of Graham & Elspeth, Michael & Roxanne, and Marie & Mark Keenan, cherished grandad of Neville, and Phillip; Kate, and Colin; Logan, Connor, and Brydie, loved great grandad of Adam, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Peter & Sheila, Sidney & Dorothy, and Orma, loved brother-in-law of Avis & the late Albert Fairhall, and Peter & Shirley Almond, a loved uncle, cousin and a friend of many. Messages to 194 Rolleston Street, Hokitika 7810. In accordance with Kevin’s wishes a private Funeral Mass has been celebrated and Kevin laid to rest with Joyce at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.
Requiescat in pace
Kevin Francis Sweetman
July 26, 2025
A lovely man at rest. A life well lived. My deepest condolences to Mark and Marie. Your Dad was lovely and you’ll miss him terribly.
Deepest sympathy to Marie and Mark and family.
You were wonderful to both Joyce and Kevin. Such a wonderful couple,I have lovely memories of your parents. May they rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, Grandad – thinking of you all
deepest sympathies to the whole family, my connection is that I am a nephew of Kevin’s late brother Sid. Kevin was a well respected railwayman and will be remembered by many a locomotive man in both north and south islands. RIP Kevin
Colin & Bronwen Skates
Deepest sympathy to Maree Mark and family. Kevin was a true gentleman, I enjoyed visiting and chatting with him. May he Rest in Peace.
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. From John and Elisabeth Gibb
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. From John and Elisabeth Gibb
Deepest sympathy to you all. Mr Sweetman was a real gentleman.
Marie & family very sorry for your loss. Kevin was a true gentleman, always loved a chat.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Our thoughts are with you at passing of your Dad, love Rex & Anthea.
Marie
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear Father
I did enjoy my chats with him and your Mother at Allen Bryant and his advice re pacemakers !!
They were a special couple