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SWEAT, John Edward, 79, of Pawcatuck, and North Fort Myers, Fla., passed away March 25, 2019 in Cape Coral, Fla. Born in Rochelle, LA to the late Noah Leonard and Ludie Frances Sweat, he grew up in Selmer, Tenn. John joined the US Navy after high school and served aboard submarines for 20 years, retiring as Chief of the Boat of the USS Tullibee (SSN-597). He was a proud member of the prestigious Holland Club, having achieved the milestone of a minimum of 50 years qualified in submarines. Upon retiring, John worked as the Maintenance Manager of American Olean Tile in Jackson, Tenn. and Quakertown, Pa. before returning to Connecticut to work for a short time at Electric Boat as a planner and later retiring as Maintenance Manager from Idle Wild Foods in Worcester, Mass. and Pomfret, Conn. John's greatest joy was raising his children and grandchildren with his beloved wife of 58 years, Virginia Bishop Sweat, who survives him along with his four children, Linda Sweat of Wakefield, R.I., Deborah Pratt and husband Joseph of Pawcatuck, John Sweat and wife Carol of Scotland, and James Sweat of Jeffersonville, Vt. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Lyndsay and Alexandra Pratt of Pawcatuck, and Noah, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, and Emily Sweat of Scotland; and four sisters, Nancy Tull, Mary McCullar, Judy Tacker, and Brenda Robbins. John was a dedicated husband, father, Papa, and uncle who, with his bright and warm personality could bring a smile to any face. He was a truly special person who modeled a life of honor and respect for life, family, nature, and those around him and his legacy will live on in those who loved him dearly. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Published in The Day on Apr. 14, 2019
RUXLOW, Robert Cletus, II, of Seattle, Washington. Bob was born on November 20, 1960, in Phoenix, AZ to Robert Cletus Ruxlow and Vivian Louise Ruxlow. Bob lived his early years in Barstow, California and enjoyed living with his family in New Zealand during his high school years in the 1970s. Bob enlisted in the US Navy in the 1980s and served aboard the USS Pollack (SSN-603), a nuclear attack submarine where he worked as a Nuclear Electrician. He started his post Navy career in Southern California working for Power Engineering Services, Inc. and in 1991, his career took him to Seattle, Washington when he joined Electro-Test, Inc. Bob held a Professional Engineering license in both Washington and California. In 2000 he co-founded Sigma Six Solutions a business which grew from two employees to many employees. Bob retired in 2016 when the company was sold to the Penn Power Group. Bob was a great colleague, mentor, and friend. Bob was also a worldly guy. He worked on projects in Pakistan, Brazil, England, Peru, Finland, Belgium, and more. He also loved to travel to relax with his favorite go-to place being Costa Rica. Bob's hobbies included motorcycle racing, diving, photography, and the Seahawks (GO HAWKS). Bob was preceded in death by his beloved brother James Lee Ruxlow, his mother Vivian Louise Ruxlow, and his father, Robert Cletus Ruxlow. He is survived by his Uncle Thomas Ruxlow, his sisters Lynette Ferguson and Mary Lawrence, seven nieces and nephews, his best friend and beloved cat Buck, as well as countless loved ones, friends, and colleagues. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 2:00 PM at the Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 36th Avenue South in SeaTac, WA. Instead of flowers, please make contributions in Bob's name to MEOW Cat Rescue at www.meowcatrescue.org Published in The Seattle Times on Apr. 14, 2019
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