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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SWEENY, Claude - Funeral services will be held at New Victoria, later this week, likely Thursday, for Claude Sweeny, a well known former resident and Royal Canadian Nary Veteran, who died Friday in Sudbury, Ont, where he had resided for the past 22 years. Claude Sweeny was born in New Victoria, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sweeny of this community. He was employed in No. 18 colliery shortly after it opened, but on the outbreak of the war he joined the Royal Canadian Navy, serving as an asdic operator, remaining in the Navy all through World War Two. He survived the loss of one ship in the North Atlantic and saw service in the theatre of conflict. He returned to New Victoria after the war and became a founding member of the communities volunteer fire department. He moved to Ontario, at the time of the general coal strike in 1948 and remained in Sudbury where he became a steeplejack at mining operations in that center. His death last week followed surgery. A member of St. Joseph's parish while resident here, he was active in veterans circles in Sudbury. Mr. Sweeny, who was unmarried was predeceased by his parents, brothers Lloyd, William and Earl. Surviving are a brother Martin, of New Victoria; sister Anastasia, Mrs. J.P. Carriston, Lynn, Mass; Mildred, in Lynn, Mass; Kay, Mrs. M.J. Hinchey, New Waterford; Margaret and Marion in New Victoria. There are a number of nieces and nephews. The body will repose at MacGillivray's Funeral Home, Wednesday and funeral services and burial are planned for New Victoria on Thursday. (The Cape Breton Post, Thursday 07 Sep 1961 / researched by George Newbury)
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