BARRE - Paul Roger Sweet, 49, of Barre, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. His final days were at the Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by love, laughter and music with his family and friends. Paul was born on October 5, 1961 in Rutland, Vermont, the son of Roger and Betty (Emerson) Sweet. Paul was still a boy when the family moved to Central Vermont. He graduated from Spaulding High School and attended the University of Connecticut where he studied music. As a young man, Paul spent many years as a counselor at Camp Downer 4H Camp in Sharon, VT where he made lifelong friends and touched the lives of countless campers, many of whom made trips back to Vermont to visit Paul in these last weeks. Paul was also a gifted vocalist and shared his love of music and drama by assisting with numerous Spaulding High School drama performances. He was a lifelong fan of all things baseball and had a professor's knowledge of American history. Paul worked for several Central Vermont companies, most recently as District Manager for RGIS Inventory Services before retiring due to declining health. Paul is survived by his mother, Betty; his brother Howard of Waterbury; and his sisters Charlene Hopkins and her husband Michael of East Montpelier, Helen Bryan and her husband Shawn of Berlin, and Lisa Turner of Berlin; as well as many nieces and a nephew. Paul was predeceased by his father Roger in 2010. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, July 11th, at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. A committal service will follow at the Berlin Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Downer, 70 S. Winooski Ave, #196 Burlington, VT 05401 Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.