Mrs. Michelle E. (Murtaugh) Sweet, 62 of Herkimer passed away Saturday March 12, 2011 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare in New Hartford with her loving family by her side. Michelle was born December 30, 1948 in St. Augustine, FL the daughter of Stephen Alfred and Eva (Bassett) Murtaugh and was raised and educated in Upstate NY. For many years, Michelle was employed in the Human Services department with Catholic Charities in Herkimer and most recently with the NY State Mental Health Clinic in Herkimer. She was a member of Redeemer Church (Mount Zion Ministries Church) in N. Utica and a board member of the NY State Mental Health Clinic. She devoted countless hours of her time volunteering with Catholic Charities and the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program there. She enjoyed making her "famous fudge" and collecting "pig" trinkets. Michelle was a true family woman and received great joy from the time she spent with her beloved grandchildren. Mrs. Sweet is survived by her three daughters and one son-in-law, Teresa Murtaugh of Watertown, NY, Christine and Scott Thomas of Ilion, NY and Rikki Lewis and her companion Christopher Brown of Ilion, NY; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Terrence and Margaret Murtaugh of Blythewood, SC and Daniel and Kitty Murtaugh of Nokomis, IL; 12 cherished grandchildren, Rebecca, Morgan, Korina, Michelle, Adam, Victoria, Christina, Lindsay, Taylor, Christiana, Emily and Madilyn; 8 great grandchildren and 5 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Eva and a sister, Bonnie Murtaugh. Mrs. Sweet's funeral will be held on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Heintz Funeral Home 408 Herkimer Rd., N. Utica. A spring Interment will be held in Armory Hill Cemetery in Ilion. Calling hours for family and friends are Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 and 5:00-7:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Those wishing to make a donation in Michelle's name, please consider Catholic Charities of Herkimer, 61 West St. Ilion, NY 13357.