Gerald Alfred Sweeney
April 17, 1942 – January 11, 2019
In Loving Memory
Born in Weston, Ontario to Mary and James Sweeney. The youngest of 11 children. Husband to Donna Montgomery Sweeney and married since September 28, 1963. Father to Elaine (Dave) and Paul (Kimberley). Grandfather to Brandon (Laura) and Britney (Trevor) and great grandfather to Oaklynn. Survived by his brother Albert. For more than 36 years Gerald worked as a Transport Truck Mechanic. Gerald actively played hockey within the Beeton, Tottenham and Schomberg communities. On Friday January 11th, Gerald passed away suddenly at South Lake Hospital in Newmarket.
Thank you to the three emergency room nurses for taking good care of Gerald in his final hours and to Mackenzie Place in Newmarket for his long-term care.
A Celebration of Gerald’s Life will take place Saturday January 19, 2019 at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd. Tottenham 905-936-3477, with visitation from 1pm until a time of spoken Remembrances at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Gerald’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Old Irish Blessing…
May the road rise-up to meet you,
may the wind always be at your back,
may the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Bob and Loretta candy says
So sorry to hear of Gerald’s passing, our thoughts are with all the family
Peter & Judith Burkitt says
Donna, Paul and Elaine, so sorry to hear about Gerald. We remember many happy hours at hockey, dances, etc. with you and Gerald and the rest of the Schomberg group. Love and hugs.
Barb Rowley says
Sorry for your family’s loss Paul. My heartfelt sympathies to you all!
Barb Rowley (Wray)
Michelle Sander says
Condolences to your family Paul. As kids we had some great times hanging out in Penville with the Gould and Sweeney families.
EVELYN McDonald says
My sincere condolences to the sweeney family.Sorry to hear about Gearld.R.I.P. Gearld
EVELYN mCdONALD says
My condolences to the Sweeney family.So to hear about Gearld.R.I.P.Gearld
Clarence Boyd says
So sorry to hear about Gerald. Thinking of you at this time.
Jim &Gail Gould says
Donna and family, our sincere condolences go out to you at this very sad time. Jim, Gail & Family
Trudy Montgomery says
I have very Fond Memories Gerald, my only Brother-in-law. Until we meet again.
Donna and Family All My Love
Trudy
Leah-Anne Austin says
Sending heart felt condolences to you all at this very difficult time. Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. XXOO
Love Always
Leah-Anne(Peanut) Ken, Dalton and Kaitlyn
Ross Montgomery says
Remembering Many Great memories Gerald. Sending all my Love from a far. Lots of Love
Brother/Uncle Ross & Liz
Mary Lyn Nosad says
Dear Donna, my deepest condolences to you and family
Susan says
Donna and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences. May GOD get you through these difficult and painful times.
Susan
(Mackenzie Pl)
Jim&Betty-Anne ALEXIOU says
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Bonnie and Ken Pratt says
Donna, Ab and families, we are sorry to learn of Gerry’s passing. There are many fond memories over the years during my years in the Tottenham store where we first met and continuing on as we grew to know each other’s connections in the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Keith & Elaine says
Sorry for your loss Donna Deepest sympathy
Evelynwadden says
Sorry for your loss Donna, my condolences to you and your family
Janis Van Dyke (née Colwell) says
Thinking of you at this difficult time. My sincere condolences.
Eric & Lynn Wilson says
Elaine, Dave and family
May the memories help you during this difficult time and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Eric, Lynn, Alisa and Kevin
Audrey Marwood says
Deepest sympathy on your loss of Gerald…
Keith & Liz Krueger says
Donna, Elaine,Paul and family our deepest sympathy. Think of you guys a lot. We had some good times in Penville…
Deb Middleton says
I’m very sorry for your loss .
Thinking of each of you at this difficult time.
Rose Price says
Donna and family
Sorry for your loss
Scott & Brenda says
Donna and family so sorry for the loss of Gerald he will be missed
Doris Boyd says
My deepest sympathy to you & your family Donna
Doris Boyd says
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family Donna
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Donna and Family
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Sharon Jerry and family says
Donna, Elaine, Paul and family Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this difficult time
Kimberley O’Brien says
Gonna miss your cheeky giggle Dad!