SWEENEY _ Edward Charles, passed away October 22, 2006 at the age of 76,
following complications from heart surgery. Predeceased by his father M. Leo
Sweeney, mother Mary Margaret, sister Leona Curley and brother Jake Sweeney.
Survived by his cherished wife of 51 years, Diane, and his loving and
devoted children, Steve (Shelley), Mary Lou (Murray) Phillips, Cathy (David)
Williamson, Leo (Shelley), Ed (Daphne), Jim (Alexandra) and Erin Sweeney. He
was blessed with grandchildren Kim, Kody, Marlisse, Jessica, Travis, Riley,
Liam, Isabelle, Natalie, Emily, Katie, Cooper, Joey and Julie,
great-granddaughter Kylah. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret
Vallee, Patricia Battle and brothers Bill, Leo and Frank, nieces, nephews
and numerous friends. Ed was a proud member of a pioneer Vancouver family
and worked in the family business, Sweeney Cooperage, which was the largest
barrel making company in the British Commonwealth during its heyday. Ed
served five terms as an Alderman for the City of Vancouver. He held numerous
positions within the community including Director and President of the
Pacific National Exhibition, Director of the British Columbia Automobile
Association for 36 years, member of the Vancouver Port Authority, Executive
Director of the Captain Cook Bi-Centennial Committee, BC Marriage
Commissioner and was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. His
family was his passion and his proudest achievement and he will be
remembered as a caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and
friend. Prayers 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2006, Sacred Heart Parish,
3900 Arthur Dr., Delta, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated
11:00 a.m., Thursday October 26, Rev. Michael B. Martell OSA celebrant. In
lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice would be
appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at:
http://www.kearneyfs.com . Kearney Funeral Services 604-736-0268
Published in the Vancouver Sun and The Province from 10/24/2006 –
10/25/2006.

Andy & John