East Topsham, VT- Alberta (Downing) Sweet, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 30, 1932 in her home in Topsham, VT, to Albert and Emma (Stevens) Downing. She was a graduate of the Bradford Academy, Class of 1951.

She was a member of the East Topsham Presbyterian Church.

Alberta was a homemaker. In her free time, she enjoyed fishing for trout in the streams, berry picking, deer hunting, and tending to her flower and vegetable gardens.

She was predeceased by her husband Walter Sweet (2007); three sisters, Shirley Montandon, Patricia Flint, Irene Wilson; a brother, Donald Downing; a niece, Darlene Welch; her two dogs Sage & River.

She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Hatch and husband Clayton Sr.; a son, Daniel Sweet and wife Barbara; four brothers, Edgar Downing, Albert Downing Jr., Richard Downing and Dusty Downing; three sisters, Janice Emerson, Joyce Meyette, Sharon Emerson; a sister in law, Hilda Robtoy; five grandchildren, Pam Byam and husband Shawn, Clayton Hatch Jr. and fiancé Corrine Baker, Chad Hatch and partner Tammy Allen, Jessica Sweet, Jason Sweet and wife Pam; eight great grandchildren, Cody Byam, Tyler Byam and wife Kaysea, Hayden Hatch, Ryan Hatch, Riley Hatch, Alivia Hatch, Daniel Sweet and Reid Sweet; and one great great grandson little Cody Byam; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

There will be a church service at the East Topsham Presbyterian Church for Alberta on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 10 AM with Pastor Candace Ricker, officiating.