Mary Theresa Sweet

Mary had such a great love for the Blessed Mother and the praying of The Rosary. She certainly was a strong Catholic influence on the thousands of lives she touched with prayer, and a great sense of humor! Anne Krsnich

Mary was one of a kind. She gave of herself to anyone that was in need.
I loved her so much and she will be missed by so many. May we keep her in our hearts forever. ❤️

Oh man, Ms. Sweet I spent more than my fair share of time in your office growing up. I was a tough kid. But your kindness, love, and patience are a big part of who I am. I remember when I’d walk into your office severely dysregulated, frustrated, or upset and you’d look at me and ask me three questions: have you slept, have you eaten, and how are things at home. You had such a way with me even though I was a handful. I’m grateful that you faced my challenges with understanding rather than anger. I will always appreciate everything you have done for me.

Ms. Sweet was one of the first people that made me feel welcome when we first moved to Wichita. She was really kind and will be missed.

My deep condolences to all, especially Mary’s inner circle of friends & family .We all have different impressions and memories of people in our lifetime. I met Mary in 9th grade while attending St Charles High school in Woburn Mass., I believe Mary had attended there for most of her elementary years but for me 9th grade was my first year. Mary & I rode home on the same bus, I lived in the next town over & some afternoons I would end up at Mary’s house ( the bus dropped us off in the shopping plaza, Mary’s house was the next street over, mine was a few miles away). St Charles high school closed down that same year & we ended up going to the same catholic high school attending Nazareth Academy. We were two of a few who arrived into yet another new high school during our sophomore year, which can be a tough transition for any kid. We were lucky to land in a good place, each had our different peer groups as you do, but overall we were a close class of 60 women our graduating year. There were many memories with our whole class together & individual, for me & I think for our class, Mary just had a dynamic presence, she was there for everyone.
She was quick witted, able to disarm others while laughing at herself with such a good sense of humor, able to put most at ease, with a kind and caring soul, yet a mischievous but warm smile along with a great laughter that could fill the room.
She will be sorely missed I am certain by all those who knew her & how she touched their lives, as she did mine, those many years ago when I was that new kid in the 9th grade class & we had our bus rides home for conversations making the path a little smoother and at a pivotal time in a kid’s life, for me she made a difference, though I am not sure if she ever knew it, but it meant much to me. Though we went on to live our lives as we do graduating from high school & though Mary and I never really kept in touch over the years, when we had our Nazareth class reunion, for those that could attend them on the rare occasion they did to gather over the years, for me it was as if we all would all pick up where we left off, laughing, visiting, sharing memories, catching up.
I feel some people hold a little corner in your heart, I know for mine & I am sure for many others, Mary will have one of those corners in my heart for all time.
The world has lost someone very special.

Rest in Peace Mary.
With love and sympathy, Mary (“Salty”).

I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Sweet’s passing. She was an incredible example to me in my time as a student at St. Thomas.