Parcourez la nécrologie de Dr Patrick Sweeny Saturday May 25th 2024 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles.
After a long and well-lived life, Dr. George Patrick Sweeny died peacefully on May 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. Patrick is predeceased by his loving wife of more than 62 years Patricia, as well as his daughter-in-law Myra Gerow. Beloved Father to Mike (AnnLiz), Paul (Janice), John (Gwyneth), and Cara (Paul). Loving Papa to Alex (Katy), James, Claire, Elizabeth, Grant (Emily), Patrick, and Henry, and “Dr. Pat” to Jennifer (Travis), David (Sandra and “great” Dr. Pat to Felix), Carter, Palmer (Eleni), and Chandler. Uncle Pat to the Allens and many Sweeny nieces and nephews across Canada.
Born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on March 17, 1930, to Vern and Mabel Sweeny, he is predeceased by his siblings, Vern, Kenn, Dick, Sue, Bob, Marie, Philip, and Ruth.
Patrick was a graduate of Acadia University (B.Sc., 1950) and McGill University (M.D., C.M 1954). He came to Hamilton to do his residency at the Hamilton General Hospital where he met Patricia, later joining a general practice in Burlington at the Caroline Medical Group where he practiced for more than 40 years. He did house calls and delivered babies – many babies. Following “retirement” he worked at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre and volunteered at the Church Wellesley Health Centre in Toronto providing medical care. We hope he will be remembered as a kind, considerate physician with a special ability to listen to his patients.
He was an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. Together with his partner, Dr. Ian Hay, they were part of the groundbreaking research into the education and integration of Nurse Practitioners into primary care.
Patrick’s wanderlust was shared by Patricia, together they travelled, with the family in tow, to do locums in England, British Columbia, and Newfoundland. Later, they did locums for many summers, and one dark February, in the Yukon, completing the Chilkoot Trail and white water rafting on the Tatshenshini River at 75!
Patrick was a lifelong learner taking up painting in his final chapter. His greenthumb and varied interests kept him outside camping, canoeing, fishing, fly tying, identifying wildflowers and birds, fiddle head picking and gardening. Patrick’s interest in history and medicine led him to co-write a book,“Diseases and Doctors: Medical Practice in Burlington, Ontario 1791-1961. Always up a laugh and good time Patrick played bridge and poker and was a member of the Roseland Club “Rogues”. A member of Port Nelson United Church, he was also a founding member of the Men in Aprons, making pancakes for the smiling faces at Pancake Tuesdays.
He loved to spend time at the Cottage on Neighick Lake with the family, teaching the grandchildren about nature, life and how to property build a fire and paint a cottage, as well as entertaining weekend guests and fellow cottagers.
His circle of friends was large and varied and continued to grow throughout his life: far too many to name but all very special to him.
He loved to dance, with Patricia or on his own. Always with a twinkle in his eye, a smile, and a warm heart. He frequently had a yarn to tell – always entertaining, only sometimes true. His mischievous soul loved to make people laugh and never took life too seriously.
He touched many lives. He will be missed.
Visitation at Port Nelson United Church (3132 South Dr., Burlington) on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 3–5 p.m. and 6:30–9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the church on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Burlington Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Port Nelson United Church or a charity of your choice.
Port Nelson United Church Link

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