Marilla Sweet, Age: 103, widow of Howard Sweet, since 1990 of Milford, CT passed away on August 11, 2022 at Branford Hospice after a brief illness with family by her side. Marilla was born on March 21, 1919 in Milford, CT to the late Ernest and Beatrice Nettleton Rogers.
She attended Milford High School and was a graduate on the class of 1936. Mrs. Sweet was employed by Chapin & Bangs Steel Company retiring in May of 1991. She was a parishioner of The First Church of Christ as well as DAR - Daughters of the American Revolution.
Marilla was a lifelong resident of Milford. She married Howard and they made their home in Milford, CT. Marilla was a devoted wife and mother who cherished time spent with family. In addition to raising their children, she maintained her career as a salesperson. A light heartedwomen, she had a loving and gentle nature with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed historical facts and spent most of her time reading and doing puzzles. Marilla will be most remembered for kindness to everyone she came in contact with.
She is survived and will be dearly missed by her son: Chuck Sweet and his wife Katherine of Clinton, CT and a daughter: Heather Lauer and her Husband Paul of Milford, CT. Grandchildren: Paul Lauer Jr., Richard lauer, Nicole Dlugas, William Lauer, Daniel Lauer, Karen Thoms, Deborah Fredriksen and Tracy Madden. Great Grandchildren: Carol Anne Lauer, Zachary Lauer, Kaitlyn Lauer, Sarah Lauer; Lauren, Hannah and Brady Frederiksen; Benjamin and Abigail Madden; Ryan, Connor and Emily Thoms; Gavin, Garrett and Giana Lauer; Colton and Madison Dlugas and logan and Emerson Lauer. She was predeceased by: brothers Ray, Kenneth and Ernest Rogers all of Milford, CT and her sister Beatrice Bowden of Bethany.
Marilla's family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff at Apple Rehab and CT Hospice for their wonderful care that she received. A Memorial Service with a burial of ashes will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may also be made to First Church of Christ, 18 W Main St., Milford, CT 06460.
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