Mr Sean Wight

very sorry to hear about sean played gaelic football against him in 88 he came on at half time with his side down by 9 points he won the game for them best performance ive seen on a football field simply a class act

Eighteen months later & I still mourn the loss of your friendship, To the Wight& Spencer families we all lost a beautiful person. You were the first person to take me out to celebrate my engagement 20 years ago such a memory... like it was yesterday. Always the gentleman . Thanks for the friends I made through you & continue to keep in touch with in the UK. Even made it to my wedding albeit a touch late. Much love to all the family Tracey Stevens ( Nee Beard) Ballarat Victoria

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Five weeks' later, I'm still waiting for you to put the key in the door, to take the boys for a walk. In my heart, you'll live forever, and I wonder at the beauty we found in the strength and length of our relationship, to find so much love at the end. Love you always honey, Julie, Angus and Manny xxx

The Fahy Family (Ireland) are deeply saddened at the passing of one of life's true gentlemen. My brother James had the pleasure of being your friend and a fellow country man. Thank you for the hand of friendship that you extended to me when I first arrived in Melbourne. Helen (Fahy) Jowett.

Sean,

I miss you greatly! It was great meeting you, and even an honour when you cooked. We had some of our best times with you in Melbourne. Thank you so much...and long live the moustache!! GO DEMONS!!!

Sean, the day i met you i knew i had made a long lasting friend. The loss i felt when you left us was unreal. You were the kindest, bravest and the sookiest person i ever met. I will never forget the fun times we had! Rest in Peace. xoxoxox

SEAN
THANKS FOR BEING A GREAT AMBASSADOR FOR KERRY AND IRELAND .MAY THE SUN ALWAYS SHINE ON YOU .REST IN PEACE

Peggy, it was an honour to have known Sean.

We shall never forget him.

So young, so brave and an excellent example of courage and tenacity. His mum must also be a brave woman - to allow him to follow his dream and aspirations and the path God had for him - easier said than done! I hope I can be so brave!

Our thoughts & prayers are with Peggie, Fiona, Gwen and the Wight family. It is so sad that we have lost Sean, a truly great man and a childhood friend from the Titwood cricket field in Glasgow.
He was the brightest of bright lights and an inspiration to all who knew him.

'Irish', my first impressions of you were less than auspicious. On a cold afternoon at VFL Park, you kicked the ball out from full back - straight to the opposition, about 10 metres from goal! But it didn't take me too long to see you were a champion athlete, champion footballer and champion human being. My condolences go to your family.

To Sean - from the first day i met u .....i had a soft spot for u- you were such a wonderful person- gifted in every way - a light has gone out in this world but a star is shining above - you will never be forgotten and il be there for your mum every step of the way......gd bless u sean- we will not forget u - ure legacy will live on forever

love to peggie, gwen fiona nd all the family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hayley steven and boys x

Sympathies to Peggy, Gwen, Fiona, family & friends. Such a loss to you all.

As impressive a sportsman as he was, I was always more impressed with him as a person & a fantastic ambassador for everything he did! I was privilaged to have been aquainted with him from when he came to Listowel first & on his many return visits here over the years. He always had time for a friendly chat with you & showed genuine interest in updating himself on local news. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him in any way.

To a Wonderful man the world is a poorer place without you.

You were a hero through and through Sean. You inspired us with your courage and amazed us with your athletisicm. And perhaps most importantly, you never, never gave up. You leave a wonderful legacy for others to follow. We will miss you.

Sean,
I miss you already. I thank you for all the support you gave me over the years, you really were a true friend you wont be forgotten. Your heart really did beat true.

It was an honour and pleasure watching you play for the Melbourne Football Club. I saw you on your hands and knees in a night grand final against Essendon at AFL Park. You tore your hamstring, but you would not let any Essendon players near that ball - you literally crawled to get the ball away from their goal. We won by 4 points. Sean, I never had the opportunity to meet you but through your football it was like I did. I hope you find enternal peace and happiness at the "Big MCG in Heaven". God Bless You Sean Wight.

Sean, you will be sadly missed mate.It was great to have known you both on and off field. I will never forget your freakish ability, great charachter, and courage on the field, but mostly I will just remember a great bloke. Deepest sympathy to your family, from the Jackson family.

I didnt have the chance to meet you, but my son Jonathan (Windsor) tells me you are a wonderfull friend, my condolences to all your family and many many friends, Im sure you will always remain in there hearts, so sad so young God Bless You.

dear Sean…I remember discussing with you where your athleticism came from…you told me how you used to ride your bike up a very steep hill to your home every day when you were a little boy…and that’s where you think your strong legs and power came from…

a lot of people saw that strength and power but there was always your calm, gentle and unassuming nature as well…

people loved you and loved to be near you – me included…

wonderful, gentle, strong man....

so sad to say goodbye

love always
xxx

Deepest sympathy to Fiona, Gwen and Mrs Wight on your sad sad loss. On Sunday last, July 3rd, at the munster Senior football final between Kerry and Cork, over 45,000 people observed a minutes silence , in memory and acknowledgement of Sean's days with the Kerry Minor Team . This is where I heard the dreadful news. May you be comforted at this difficult time. Veronica Carey Fourhane Listowel County Kerry.

A pleasure to have known you. Thank you for the memories.

Condolences to the Wight family. Thanks for the memories Sean, a fantastic footballer, you will never be forgotton.
Corinne Foster

Dear Sean, may you rest in peace, and may Peggy, Fiona, Gwen and family be comforted in this very sad time. A true gentleman and beautiful soul with so much to live for, taken too soon. God bless.
The Stynes Family

Sean, great man - great memories. Sadly gone far too soon. Proud to have been a friend over many years. My thoughts are with Peggy, Fiona and Gwen during this time of grief.

Sean, you were a wonderful friend - funny, wise, kind and able to 'wind me up' like to other! Grossly unfair doesn't even begin to describe it - one of life's special people, the world is a darker place without you in it. You will be greatly missed. Wishing your family love and strength. xx

Sean. such a brave Demon!

RIP

Sean , you were such a big part of our family . Thanks for all the joy.

Sean you were a great guy. We are very sad to hear that you have passed away so young. Rest in Peace.

Sean you gave us some of the most magical moments from the field. With your glorious skills you were so gallant, so grand.

Sean, you were the athelete we all wanted to be whether gaelic , soccer or tennis. I was priveleged to enjoy four years with you in Listowel. For me you will be forever young soaring to field the ball at centrefield on the football pitch and delivering stinging volleys on the tennis courts. You were brave beyond belief. And we were all so proud of what you achieved down under.
Those who the gods love die young- too young.
But you lived the dream!

Sean you were the athelete we all wanted to be, whether football, soccer or tennis. I had the privelege of four years with you in listowel. For me you will be forever young fetching high balls at centrefield on the football pitch and delivering stinging volleys on the tennis courts. Glad we got got to reconnect after so long. Those who the gods love die young- too young. But you lived the dream!

sympathy to the family from the late nicholas mc greath rip phillis and family

What a wonderful man. When I think of you I only remember laughter. We celebrated my new golf clubs like we were welcoming a new member of the family, could only laugh when someone stole all four fancy wheels off your much loved Subaru, eating ice cream until we couldn't eat any more and your reading choice...Harry Potter! Football was only a small part of the great man you were. Jenny M

R.I.P Sean Wight.

an inspiration.a legend. a demon. sadly missed. fond memorys.rip.

Sean whilst we are now in grief we can always recall those sublime skills. Sailing sky high and fist to the ball.
You were part of my childhood; Saturday afternoon at the 'G' and being thrilled by the Flying Scotsman.

Too young, too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you Sean
RIP

My thoughts and prayers are with Peggy and the girls. Sean was so kind to me in Australia, we all loved him.
Rebecca Isherwood, Surrey, UK.

A real nice man who I first met in 1986. Always had time for a chat and is gone too soon

I did not know Sean but I have been a MFC supporter since 1969, I am now 54. I watched Sean playing through the exciting years of 1986 - 88 many times, good times. I also lost my beloved wife last year from cancer over the same time of 5 months. Relentless and I felt powerless. We had no children. I can truly appreciate what Sean's family will be going through, there are no words that can ease the pain nor will there ever be an end to it. I just hope time may dull it for all who loved him, I believe, like my beloved wife, he lives on in a better place. This world is not a fair place and many of the best are taken too soon.

Sean,
You were a champion and a good bloke.
Thanks for the memories No 27.
RIP Irish!!

Sean may you rest in peace as your legend lives on! You were my all time favorite demon player and as a teenager had the biggest crush on you, with your pics on my school books, and the high I experienced after watchin you play live! Hugs and prayers are with your family at this sad time

Sean
You never failed to thrill us with your wonderful skills. You were grand, you were majestic and will remain unforgetable.

God bless you Sean, a lovely man and a true champion. Taken too soon.

To Sean's family I send my condolences. Having been through cancer with my husband I hope in time your pain eases. I didn't know Sean but he seemed like an amazing person.

Sean, you were a true friend who I respected. I enjoyed the days we played Touch Rugby, Golf and Tennis together but missed the opportunity to beat you in the pool buddy. I will have great memories of the moments we shared together over the last 20 years and the time you spent with our family. We love you Tyrone, Simone, Zac Amelia and Tobias.
Peg, Fi, Gwen and your families our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this sad time in your lives.

My old friend Sean. You were truly a gentle man. Quietly reflecting on a life well lived. Grateful for the privledge of knowing you. Rest in peace my friend

I was involved with the Feale Rangers GAA club in 80/81/82 and I remember Sean as a tall fabulously athletic midfielder.
A lovely Scottish lilt in His accent and a nice young man.Everyone in north Kerry was proud of His achievements in Australia.
May You Rest in Peace Sean.

Sean you were a loving friend and as you often reminded me, you are one of my "life highlights"! Thankyou for all the wonderful times we shared and I treasure our memories. Your cheeky grin made me smile. Always in my heart.

Deepest sympathy to Peggy, Gwen, Fiona and families and this sad time
Much love Marita

We loved meeting you on Finns Reserve with your dog Angus as we walked our dogs. We will always remember you. RIP.
Colette and Len.

Dear Sean
may you rest in peace
I remember our days as teenagers playing golf in Ballybunion and then later on as soccer team mates with Listowel Celtic. I am shocked and saddened to hear of your passing

Sean, you will be sadly missed, I am very glad we have kept in touch all these years we had some good times growing up life was so much simpler back then. I will miss you friend.

Annie Chute

I loved watching Sean play. Courageous, exciting, totally committed to every contest. But for injuries, he'd have been up with the best of all time.

Our dearest Sean
What an inspiration. We remember too well both you and Jimma making the transition. As a 3rd gen Irish, I loved to see that. We loved your attack on the ball and your tenacity. God bless. Condolences to the family.
Love the Nelson faithful.

Sean,a true gentleman and a super talented athlete. It was a great pleasure to have known you and a privelege to have played Gaelic along side you. Great memories of The Australasian Games, you had an awe inspiring presence. Deepest sympathy to the family.

You were my childhood friend. We had much in common.....both the sons of Kerry girls and a shared love of kicking a ball. Thanks for being a great mate and for being godfather to Joey.

We will all miss you my old friend.

Paul, Nicky, Sean, Joey & James (The Tothams....London).

Heartfelt sympathy to all of Sean's family. What a lovely gentleman and such a priviledge to have known him. Sean will be sadly missed and always remembered of fondly.

Farewell dear friend. Sean was the first friend I made when I came to Australia in 1999. I didn't know a single person in Australia and within 3 weeks in the country I met Sean on the soccer pitch and he invited me for dinner at his place and gave me my first introduction to Aussie Rules Football. He showed me around Melbourne as we played soccer together and having arrived alone as a young lad himself he knew what it was like coming to Australia on your own and he showed me the greatest kindness and helpfulness I had ever seen. I didn't know Sean as one of the all time greatest Aussie rules footballers but just a wonderfully generous spirit and for that I will always be in debt to him. To loose the battle to cancer in only 4 months is simply brutally unfair - RIP Sean

Sean WIGHT, on behalf of ALL who support the GEELONG FC, I (our condolences) to the family and the Melbourne FC on the very sad loss of a great footballer.
RIP

A true demon you gave me many great times watching you tear through the packs clearing the ball and i was rapt when you went forward sadly missed

only knew sean briefly playing soccer together. lovely guy witH no ego. told me some great stories about his battles with plugger and ablett ...gone far too young. rip to a nice guy.

Sean,
You were a great athlete, colleague & friend, more importantly you cared about people & their personal development.
You will be sadly missed.
Rest in peace.

Sean you gave us some of the most unforgettable moments from the football field. Those spectacular leaps, those dashing runs and soaring like an eagle over those mountain men.

Sean thank you for the memories may your courage and spirit be instilled in our demons for years to come deepest sympathy to family and friends

Sean, Great house mate, true friend, absolute gentleman - taken too early - another angel to look over us - Greer

I will always remember you soaring majestically over the Salmon and Lockett mountains.

Dear Gwen, Fiona & Peggy - We remember Sean from our school days at St Thomas More in England. Sean was our heart throb - sporty, good looking and covered in freckles. We are thinking of you at this terribly sad time. With all our love and may Sean be at Peace. Love Jackie, Maria & Denise (Knox) - Melbourne

WIGHT - Sean. Represented Moreland City FC 1999-2000, highly respected by his team mates, wore the colours proudly, a courageous player with the round (and oval) ball, will be sorely missed. Will long be remembered - Committee and Members of Moreland City FC

Sean, I will remember you for your bravery and courage on and off the ground. Your unconditional loyalty, your quiet reflective nature, your strong moral belief system and resilience, will never be forgotten. When God needed a fullback for his team in the heavenlies, He chose Sean Wight, because he required the best. Sean you are more than a conqueror, you are a victor. Rest easy Sean, you deserve it. From the Rev Paul Burnham. MFC Chaplain 1989-1996.

Sean, we will never forget you. Always true to yourself and a gentleman in every way. All our love and condolences to Peggy, Fiona and Gwen, they will miss you so much but how proud they were of you. Paula, Martin, Emilie & Maddie Barras xx

WIGHT.- Sean. Sean I haven't seen you in over 5 years and was shocked to hear of your illness, you always showed compassion towards others and became such a close friend of mine, you kept fit and healthy and I will miss our double spin classes at gym. You will be greatly missed. Love Always Melissa

Sean I have many fond memories of watching you play. You were such a gentleman off the field. May you rest in the peace you deserve. Every heart beats true.

We will miss you around the Golf Club Sean. It was a pleasure to play golf with such a genuine nice bloke who was always up for a laugh.

sean

great workmate and true champion

condolences to your family

will have a quiet beer and raise a glass in your honour

R.I.P. Sean the world is short one more champion.
thought are with your family and friends. life is to lived and in 47yrs you sure did.

Very sad news. Now kicking goals with the angels.

Seán - you were a true gentle man, and fierce warrior. The Melbourne Breathern will gather today at Crown, and one of our greatest sons will not be there. Gone too soon but forever in our hearts. Go n'eirigh an bothair leat a Seán ...

What a fantastic player Melbourne had in Sean Wight.
I watched him when Slug Jordon was his first coach and I had no doubt that he would make it as a player. I had many heros in my years as a Melbourne Supporter and Sean Wight was one of them. God bless you Sean.

The laughs we shared, teaching me golf, all these memories and more will always bring a smile to my face. I will miss you and do miss you so much. xx

To the Wight Family - deepest condolences on Seans passing.

If I had worn a Melbourne footy jumper back then I would have needed two - one with 27 and one with 11 on the back. Farewell to a hero of our wonderful club.

Sean, you were a credit to your country of birth, your country of choice and to sport. We played Touch Football in the same comp during the 80s, and even though you were a high profile AFL player, you were always humble, kind and charming. Vale

¦Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that are happy.

thoughts are with the wight family, enjoy the memories that have been provided throughout the years, they will be happy tears not sad tears.

You inspired this young kid with your relentless commitment. One of my greatest football memories was of Sean Wight, deep into the last quarter of the 1987 elimination final. The Demons were up by over 100 points yet there you were - airborne, stretched out in full flight in order to rush a certain goal through for a behind. I was in awe and the beautiful superfluousness of it will never be forgotten.
Goodbye to a childhood hero.

Many of us at Moreland City Soccer Club still remember the first time you rolled up with your boots. We were running a 'defensive corner' drill and I threw you a bib to make up the numbers on the attacking side. Corner after corner you leapt up and headed the ball with power and accuracy making us and the drill look silly. We quickly moved on to another drill pretending that didn't it happen! You became a trusted teammate and good friend to all. Rest in Peace 'Big Man".

Sean you had courage and ability above average and were also a champion person.
Too early to be taken and you will be always remembered. RIP

I don't follow any football code and I'm not sure how I found my way here but I offer heartfelt condolences to the Wight family and Sean's friends. Having lost a brother recently in the same way I know how hard it is to support anyone thru this and then finally to see them off. Great to see that Sean is floating up there on a cloud of love.Obviously a great human being.

I will always love you my dear friend xxx

Very athletic, talented footballer and servant of MFC. (I actually thought he had more ability than Jimmy!)Admired by all football followers, and the whole sporting fraternity. By all accounts, a genuinely good guy of the game. Sad, sad day...Rest in peace champ.

Farewell Sean ... some of my fondest memories of my childhood were going to watch you play for the Dees at the 'G during the 80's and 90's. A true champion on and off the field, you will be sorely missed. My thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to your family, friends and the Melbourne Football Club. RIP.

Sean your heart will always be with the red and the blue R I P Sean

Vale Sean Wight. As Demon supporters, you gave me and my two boys many happy memories. Our deepest sympathy goes to Sean's family.

Condolences to the Wight family & to the MFC family. Sean will be missed but always remembered fondly. Thanks for the great memories.

A True champion of the Melbourne Football Club was shocked to hear of your passing gone too soon RIP Sean

I was very young when Sean played footy, never got to see him as much as I'd have liked. But I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and pass my deepest condolences to his family, and his friends as well as former teammates there at the Demons.

As not only a Collingwood supporter, and a supporter of Aussie Rules in general I have had family battling cancer, and had hoped for good news for Sean, but he will be sorely missed.

R.I.P.