SWEENEY – Alan
Born Sunday June 25, 1950. Passed away Monday May 20, 2024.
Dearly loved husband of Chris.
Loved son of Rona and Raymond (dec’d), brother of Paul and Andrea, and brother-in-law of Steve.
Loved uncle of Dee (in Canada), Daniel, Jared, Stephanie, Charlotte and Edward; and Aaron and Ben.
Funeral notice
Wednesday May 29, 2024 - 1:30 pm
William Sheahan Funerals Chapel, cnr High Street & Murradoc Road, Drysdale
Get directionsFamily and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service of Mr Alan Sweeney to be held at our Chapel, cnr High Street and Murradoc Road, Drysdale, on WEDNESDAY (May 29th, 2024) commencing at 1.30pm.
At family's request, could you please wear a 'touch of pink'.
Private Cremation.
Donations to Prostrate Research in memory of Alan would be appreciated.
Please see link: https://australianprostatecancer.org.au/support-us/donate/
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Tributes
When I first met Alan he was welcoming and very friendly straight away. He had such a relaxed way about him.
One standout thing was his obvious love and devotion to Chris. Chris would say that he was so thoughtful and looking to surprise her all the time with birthdays etc.
A hard act to follow being such an incredibly happy and positive guy. A star!
We're so sorry for your great loss, Chris.
Mike and Chris O'GradyJune 10, 2024 9:57 pm
To al,
I met you some 40 years ago and just recently came down to the port Arlington hotel to catch up with the great man in person
You had a special way of connecting with people and more important lighting up a room with laughter I will miss that …
You have battled you way though these last few years little mate always a little under par at times and have now played your last round…
Thanks for the catch ups at the Adelaide test matches you were the star of the showRussell ( Bear ) Bentley.
South AustraliaMay 30, 2024 6:14 am
We will miss you so much. Since first meeting you we discovered a friendly happy and helpful man. You took pleasure in many pursuits, your family and friends and it made you a rich man. We are better for knowing you. Thanks for all the good times and the wonderful lasting memories we now have. Tracy and Wally
May 29, 2024 10:11 am
Ripper of a bloke, who I knew through the Bull n Bear days onwards and on and off the golf course and some legendary lunches.
In some ways he was the biggest man I’ve met.
His largeness of heart and spirit was something to be admired and remembered, along with his annoyingly pure golf swing.
The world was a better place with him in it.
Rest in peace Alan.May 29, 2024 9:45 am
Goodbye Alan,
Thank you for all the chats, laughs and good times. You and your tremendous sense of humour will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences to all the family xxxMay 29, 2024 9:27 am
Al,
Sorry I can't make it to the funeral today, but I'll be thinking of you and the many happy times we spent together as friends and work colleagues.
Although we both grew up only five miles apart in England, we didn't meet up until we both lived and worked in Melbourne. It was worth the wait! you were great to be around and we always had
laughs together and shared our great love of all things cricket, Blackburn Rovers, music and BEER.
RIP mate!
Keith FergusonMay 29, 2024 8:43 am
Sending our condolences to Chris, Andrea, Paul, Auntie Rona and all the family. I have great memories of Alan from my trip to Australia. Alan was happy, full of smiles and so much more. He will be missed very much and never forgotten.
Rest in peace Alan xx
Sharon, Richard, Ryan and Matthew
May 29, 2024 4:19 am
Alan, you will be sadly missed. Enjoyed the holidays that I had with you both over the last decades and will miss seeing you when FaceTiming Chris. JanDxx
May 29, 2024 2:36 am
Mr ‘Mac’ Sweeney.
What a star! Husband, son, brother, uncle & a friend to all of us.We met at the Burnley 9 hole Practice Course -
way back - not long after he set foot on Aussie shores. Golf was his passion.Alan’s life was amazing. Travels with Chris - the love of his life. A fun loving, cheeky lad, jokes, wise cracks & laughs - lots of laughs!
Nothing was untouchable during discussions over a beer or 3. Golf - bikes - footy somehow it always turned to laughter.
Such a brave man, handled his health issues with courage & dignity.
We will cherish our memories always.
Heartfelt condolences to Chris, Rona, Paul & Andrea & families.
Farewell our friend - Ron & ElaineMay 28, 2024 9:29 pm
An absolute Gentleman, Rest In Peace Alan
May 28, 2024 6:30 pm
Thank you Alan for all the help you gave my brother Paul when he came over from Tasmania and had many trips to Peter Mac and with your help with information about trains and trams you made it easy for us to get there.Deepest condolences to Chris and family.David and Julie Milne
May 28, 2024 4:29 pm
I met Alan many years ago on the golf course, he was my Dads bestie whom he called Ronnie Corbet and that is how he introduced him to many people he knew.
I will never ever forget you Alan, we always visited you when in town and stayed in your many homes from Northcote, to St Leonard’s. We went to golf at Barnbougle in Tassie and had planned another trip there.
So sorry you never got to ride your new bike, Matthew has ridden his quite a lot now, I know you’ll be looking down on him.
We are really sorry for your loss Chris. Alan was a beautiful man and we will treasure all the memories we have of him for ever.
RIP Alan Sweeney
Lotsa love Debbie & Matthew Taylor
May 28, 2024 2:39 pm
Alan was a dear cousin, full of fun and smiles.
He was such a positive and brave fighter.
We will remember him with love and affection.
God Bless you Alan, at peace now.Susan and John xx
May 27, 2024 10:10 pm
Jenny & I are sending our love to Chris and family with the passing of Big Al! Sween's was a great friend to me over a period of almost forty years. Special memories of our time we shared on the MFB Golf Committee and all the golf that we shared throughout Australia & New Zealand.
We will cherish the memory of our recent visit to the Geelong Hospital with Al & Chris and Bob Pagey. No small talk, just a happy recollection of the great times that we all had shared in the past.
Farewell Sween's or should I say, (By Gum Gordon Bennett. )May 27, 2024 7:52 pm
Nobody that knew Alan well is going to forget the laughs and his terrific sense of humour.Just part of the reason so many made him a lifelong friend.
Such a great person to be around you always wanted more time with him,alot wishing for one more game of golf.
Going to miss you old mate.
Much love to Chris and family.Mark Bravin
May 27, 2024 7:33 pm
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Chris, Auntie Rona, Andrea, Paul and families. Our thoughts are with you at this extremely hard time. Cousin Alan was such a kind and funny man and we have great memories of when we met. Rest in peace Alan xxx
Joanne, Dean, Hayley and OliviaMay 27, 2024 3:47 am
My dear Chrissy , sincere condolences from the GSDCV - Geelong branch committee and members .
May 26, 2024 7:40 pm
Sincere condolences to Chris and family.
Alan , farewell my friend. You leave behind so many wonderful memories including the nights with the Bull and Bear crew , golf days at Huntingdale and Port Arlington and the annual Adelaide cricket and winery tour.
With your good humour and infectious smile it was always a pleasure to be in your company.
Yours was a great life well lived.
Rest in peace.
Graeme RennieMay 26, 2024 3:13 pm
Farewell dear cousin, we will treasure the memories of fun & laughter we shared, your Angels will take care of you now. Rest in peace Alan, you will always be in our hearts. Loving thoughts from Sylvie, John, Dean, Silvana, Charlotte & George
May 25, 2024 9:55 pm
We are lucky to have met the little fella and enjoyed many laughs.
Thoughts and wishes with Chris and the family.
John and Pam Marshall.May 25, 2024 4:34 pm
Sending thoughts and prayers to Chris , Auntie Rona, Andrea , Paul and families at such a heartbreaking time.
So glad we were able to spend some time with Alan when we visited Melbourne.. Rest in Peace Alan xMay 25, 2024 4:11 pm
Farewell my old friend. I will always remember the great games we had at Huningdale with the boys. Lots of banter and a few bevies after.
Vick and I wish Chris and family our very best wishes and strength for the future.
Sadly messed
Nick Klein
MansfieldMay 25, 2024 3:21 pm
Farewell to a gentleman and a friend who I was extremely lucky enough to meet playing golf at Portarlington. Enjoyed countless fun days on and off the course with Alan at Portarlington and St Leonard’s Golf Clubs. Always smiling with a joke and a story at the ready!
Condolences to Chris and all his family.
Sadly missed.Mark Beasley.
May 25, 2024 9:29 am
Condolences to Chris and Alan's family.
We are really sad that we are in Europe and unable to attend his service.We first met Al 37 years ago in Northcote when Chris bought home a 'friend' from work. We realised that things were getting serious when Sue spotted Al's shirt hanging behind the door. Al easily mixed in with Chris's social group and was popular from the start. His good sense of humour and easy going nature made him an instant hit. Alan was always interested in other people and never focused on himself. He was compassionate, considerate and thoughtful. His exceptional character was evident with how he handled his illness.
As we were in Liverpool today we felt honoured to be able to divert to Darwen where Alan grew up. Alan was a true friend of ours whom we will miss terribly.
Sue and Steve Hartley
24 May 2024 4:11pm
UKMay 25, 2024 1:15 am
Condolences to Chris and extended family of a great man. Remember many rounds of golf together in years gone by at Huntingdale and catching up in later years at St Leonard’s and Portarlington Golf Club. Also our emergency service connection you & Chris with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade now FRV and me with Victoria Police.
🙏⛳️💐
Regards
Peter Bellion APM
Past President & Captain Huntingdale Golf Club
Retired Detective Sergeant Victoria PoliceMay 24, 2024 9:39 pm
Very sad to hear of Alan’s passing after his long battle. He had such a great sense of humour and we had many a laugh with him in the past. Much love to Chris and all the family he will be greatly missed. Marcia & Dale
May 24, 2024 6:43 pm
Alan was a good friend and a terrific person loved by all . Never a bad word and always had a joke to brighten up the day . Condolences to Chris and all of Alan’s family and friends. He will be sadly missed . Heaven has got a great man now .
May 24, 2024 4:34 pm
Condolences to Allan's family and friends. Allan was such a nice man and my father always spoke highly of him. Rest in peace.
May 24, 2024 10:30 am
Deepest condolences to Chris, Mrs Sweeney (Rona), Andrea, Paul, and the whole family
Our connection started many years ago in the UK as next-door neighbours, you all ended up in Melbourne, me in Western Australia. We caught up again in 2015 when I visited Melbourne, and your hospitality was first class.
Rest Peacefully Alan
Love and strength to you Chris xxMay 24, 2024 8:58 am
Sending condolences to all the family and special hugs to Chris, my dear friend.
Alan was funny, kind and wicked all wrapped up in one lovely package.
Unfortunately, because of the amount of miles between us, I couldn’t spend as much time with him as I would have liked, but know he was loved so much by Chris and all those around him.
Hope all goes well on the day.
Goodbye Alan and have a round of golf with Trevor when you bump into him xxxxxMay 24, 2024 5:25 am
Memories from my childhood of a wonderful guy, loving and caring brother to Paul and my great friend Andrea.
Memories that will last forever.
Rest in PeaceMay 23, 2024 10:43 pm
Condolences to all Alan’s Family and Friends!
I will not be able to make the service.
But I have many fond memories of Alan and the gang from the Bull and Bear, the Newport crew!
Fondest memory of us watching the GF in Birdie O’Riellys having a great day!
Lovely man sorely missed!May 23, 2024 7:08 pm
Sincere condolences to you Chris and all the family.
We'll cherish all the fun times with Alan, his incredible sense of humour, kind heart and joyful attitude.
A wonderful friend who will be missed immensely.
'Gordon Bennett' is forever etched in our memories.
RIP dear Al.May 23, 2024 5:05 pm
Farewell Sween’s,
Thanks for all the laughs you brought, the stories and the advice especially about the golf clubs. Enjoy spending the rest of forever out on the green. RIP Marg x
May 23, 2024 11:57 am
Alan, you were a very special person. Always upbeat and looking for the positives in life.
My heartfelt condolences to Chris and your family.
Your loss will be immeasurable. Rest in peace.I am sorry I am not there to show my respect but know that I will be thinking of you all.
All my thoughts Michelle MckayMay 23, 2024 11:28 am
Loving and funny cousin Alan, who was always laughing and joking. He will be sadly missed by us. So sad. Lynn, Christopher, Cassandra, Cameron, Kara, Isabella and Abigail.
May 23, 2024 10:00 am
Hello Kim
So sorry to read that Alan has passed away after his health battles.
We offer our condolences and best wishes during this sad time for you.
I know all the MFB boys will miss Alan also.Rest and peace now for Alan
May 22, 2024 11:17 pm
Great friend who will be sadly missed .We will miss is silly jokes and funny humour.Thinking of all the family at this sad time love Kathleen and family Darwen England .
May 22, 2024 7:15 pm
