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It is with profound sadness and disbelief we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and friend, Roderick ‘Roddy’ Anthony Joseph Sweeney. On the evening of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Rodney was able to fulfill the most honorable task. He was a donor, and he is going to help many families.
Born on August 11, 1976, in St. John’s, NL, Roddy was the son of Agnes Sweeney and the late Richard Nolan.
You would find Rodney spending time with his family, visiting with his buddies, Fred Tighe and Ray MacIssac, working or fixing his vehicles. Over his short life, he was employed by many employers. Currently employed by Pro-Ex, Roddy loved his job and the people he shared it with, especially Blake and Fred.
Besides his mother, Roddy is survived by the love of his life, Connie Tighe; son, Timmy; daughter-in-law Courtney; most special girl, his granddaughter, Lilly; as well as a number of family members in Corner Brook, NL and his fur babies, Chico and Ginger, who will miss him tremendously.
Besides his father, Roddy is predeceased by grandparents, Angela and Joseph Sweeney, Corner Brook, NL; mother-in-law, Kay Tighe; brother-in-law, Buddy Tighe; special nephew, Joneil Hanna and his best fur friend, Whitey.
We would like to thank the EMTs, Dr. Holmes and the staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for there care of Roddy in his time of need.
There will be no visitation for the late Roddy Sweeney. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Another service and interment will take place in Corner Brook, NL at a later date.
Donations in memory of Roddy may be made to the Joneil Hanna Memorial Fund at Memorial Composite High
School.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
“It’s a mystery to me. We have a greed with which we have agreed. You think you have to want more than you need. Until you have it all you won’t be free. Society, you’re a crazy breed. I hope you’re not lonely without me”
(Society by Eddie Vedder – These are the lyrics to one of Roddy’s favorite song)
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From: Crystal march
Condolences Connie and family. So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort in the sad days ahead
Heartfelt condolences Connie to you and your family..hugs❤😇🙏
So sorry for your loss hope your memories of him will carry you through your sorrow .. he will be missed deeply by all who knew him I’m sure .
So very sorry for your lose prayers to your family
Rodney was an awesome guy I knew him since junior high he delivered a parcel to me a few months ago and we spoke for about a half hour RIP bro condolences to his loved ones !!!
So very sorry to hear of your loss Connie! Condolences to you and your family. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you at this difficult time.
So truly sorry for your loss Connie. Wishing you strength during this terrible time. Heartfelt condolences to your family.
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So sincerely sorry for your loss. May the memories you have of him help you through this painful time.
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I knew him a short time but he made impact on me. He will not be forgotten
Connie and Agnes i am truely sorry to hear of Rodney passing my deepest condolences too you all in your time i if sorrow
I only met Rodney a couple of times. The last time was the day he passed. He was at the Post Office I work at, doing his job and I doing mine. It was at the end of my day. He was admiring my car. In our short conversation about my car I was telling him how quickly the tires wore. He said the tires on new cars are crap. Then he gave me advice on where to get tires at a great price. He was helpful and sincere. He made my day and when I drove away I was smiling. Said to myself it’s so nice to talk with genuine people. My condolences to his friends and family.
Rod was a very nice person I only knew him for a short time so sorry for the loss to his family
Hey, just like to say I’m sorry for your loss. I’m the rural route driver out of Dingwall. Rodney seemed very happy with his new position and the fact that he was home for supper every night. He also became friends with my dad by chance, looking for lawnmower parts LOL. My condolences. Eddy
Agnes so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Roddy. I met him as a young teenager living next door to you both. My condolences to you , his wife and family. I pray that you will remember the good times and may God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Rose
My deepest condolences to the Sweeney family on your loss, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
There are no words to adequately describe the sorrow i feel at this sad news.I have known Roddy since birth and have many fond memories of him.My thoughts and prayers are with you Agnes and Connie to give you strength and comfort in the days ahead
So very sorry to hear of Roddy’s passing. He was a great guy who spent many years with his “Aunt Mary Barrett” in the pier. He was well liked and loved by his Barrett family. May he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to the family , Rod used to be my coworker at The Sydney call centre.
no matter how bad sometimes things got , he use to shake his head and smile , and I could see in his eyes what he wanted to say , and I would be laughing back ,agreeing.
last time we met was at Sobeys , and He was happy to see me , told me that I lost lots of weight , I smiled and told him , I am eating rabbit food , pointing at my salad in my shopping cart , he started laughing .
Rob was a great coworker , always a big smile on his face no matter how bad was the day going .
We always sat by the lunch room talking and making jokes
he always use to catch me eating my salad , and telling me that I needed to get a big pizza for change.
So long Rod , we sure will miss you buddy
On behalf of Pro-Ex, I would like to offer condolences to Rod’s family. Rod was a great employee and worked hard. Rod was a pleasure to have working with us and on behalf of all of our employees – he will be missed.
Godspeed
So sorry to hear of Rod passing. Got to meet him at the YMCA. Lovely gentlemen. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.