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James SWEENEY Obituary
April 12, 1949 - March 12, 2017
After three challenging years Jim has finally been able to head out on his next big adventure. Waiting to meet him was his son Shawn Sweeney, his dad James Carman Sweeney, his mom Betty Devlin Sweeney and his little sister Barbie Burdon. He will be missed forever by his childhood sweetheart (and wife) Mary Beth Wylie, his sisters Beth Sweeney and Gwen Sweeney Dunn, and his brother-in-law Kevin Dunn. His loss will be felt by his former wife Patricia Woods Haight of Whitehorse, Yukon and his brother (by choice) Al Routhier of Calgary and the Yukon. Jim loved his stepchildren Laurie Nicholson and Andrew Nicholson and their partners Mick Whelan and Jennifer Kivell. They will miss his kindness and the laughter. His grandchildren, Miranda Kerridge, Riley Nicholson, Matthew Kerridge and Hannah Lea Sweeney Phillips, will never forget him. He was loved by his in-laws JoAnne Wylie Phillips and Don Ozga (Regina, SK), and Dave Wylie and Elizabeth Cosgrove (Manotick, ON). Gatherings will never be the same without his company. Jim's nieces and nephews, his cousins and friends will all remember him with a smile. At Jim's request there will be no service or visitation. However at my request let's gather at our home in Delta, Ontario on March 19, 2017 anytime between 2-5 to raise a glass, to share a memory, and to celebrate Jimmy's life. If you are unable to join us, condolences and memories can be sent to [email protected]. He had a great life; filled with laughter and adventure. He was loved and was loving. Be happy he can finally go fishing again.
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March 19, 2017
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Prayers to the family.
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Betty Ann Sweeney
March 18, 2017
Jimmy, you shall be sadly missed.
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