Madgelene J. Sweet, 91, a former long time resident of Claremont, NH, died October 13, 2006 in Hesperia, CA. She was born in Saxton River, VT on April 27, 1915 the daughter of William and Vera (Warner) Lord and previously lived in Charlestown and Goshen. She worked for the City of Claremont Welfare Department for four years, also was a Sight Manager for five years for the Newport Senior Citizens and worked at the Williams Ideal Laundry in Newport for eleven years. She was a 4-H Leader for eleven years and also worked for the Town of Goshen on the Budget Committee for two years. Survivors include three daughter, Ada Jacques of Hesperia, CA; Maxine Clarke of Laguna Niguel, CA and Patricia Sweet of Charlestown; one son, Donald Sweet, Jr. of St Aubin, Vermont; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald L. Sweet, Sr.; her three sisters, Iva Lamere, Cressa Binton and Doris Schafer; four brothers, Clifton Lord, Gerald Lord, Glen Lord and William Lord, Jr. Funeral Services were held October 21st at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont with Rev. James Fischmann, officiating. Interment was in Mt View Cemetery in Claremont. The family suggest that donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart/Stroke Association, Northeast Affiliate, Two Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101-1518 or the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, The Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 Route 101, Unit #8, Bedford, NH 03110.