James A. Sweet, 72, of Salem, NH died suddenly on December 7th at his home. Jim grew up in the Merrimack Valley, the son of the late Beatrice (Silva) and Charles Sweet. He served in the US Air Force. Jim was a self employed contractor and owned James A. Sweet Roofing.

He was a talented shooter. He was a member of numerous Rod and Gun Clubs in the Merrimack Valley. Jim was a talented trap and skeet shooter and he competed in numerous shooting competitions. He won several State Championships and twice won the National Championship. Jim was an avid golfer and played in several mini PGA tours in Florida. He competed annually in the Old Rogers Golf Tournament. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He enjoyed playing poker with his "support group" on Thursdays.

Jim will be sadly missed by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Phyllis; his beloved granddaughter, Samantha, who was his Princess; his two brothers, Charles and Doris and John and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Sharon (Flowers) Sweet.

Calling hours will be on Thursday, December 12th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10:00 AM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow and a private inurnment will be held at a later date.