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William Michael Sweeney
1927 – 2018
After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, Bill passed away on July 7, 2018 in Kelowna, BC. Bill was born December 16, 1927 in Vancouver, BC. He attended the University of Portland where he received a football scholarship. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He entered the Seminary and became a Priest of the Oblates of Mary (OMI). He served for 27 years in Northern Missions. Bill and Carol were married in Kelowna, BC. He took a job with the Canadian Cancer Society as the Interior District Co-ordinator until he retired in 1993. Bill was an active member of the 4th Degree Knights in Kelowna and 3rd Degree in Lady of Lourdes.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Leo Sweeney, sisters; Leona and Patricia Battle, brothers; Ed, Jack and Frank Sweeney. He will be missed by his loving wife Carol, step-daughters; Theresa (Gord) Andersen and Katherine Kohlen, his loving grandchildren; Michael Andersen, Carter Andersen and Katelyn Kohlen as well as his sister Margaret and brother Leo in Ireland.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at David Lloyd Jones Home for the exceptional care and love given to Bill. Thank you to 4th Degree Knight, John Sokolowski, for his faithful visits for the last three and a half years. Thank you to Rose and Josephine for communion services every Monday. Also, to Sylvia and Rev. Dick from the Anglican Church Community, your kindness was appreciated. Thank you to Dr. Banwell for your years of care.
Funeral service to be held on Friday July 13 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in West Kelowna, BC. Reception to follow.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de SWEENEY William Michael Died: Saturday 7 July 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Kelowna, Province: Colombie britanique