DURHAM: Clive Roger Sweeney, 59, passed away on June 3, 2008 in a cycling accident. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Audrey and Hugh Sweeney. A graduate of Dalhousie University, Clive never stopped finding new passions to follow, both at work and in his personal life. Clive was a teacher, an educator in energy conservation, an actor, a graphic designer, a website designer, and a Flash developer. He was a fitness enthusiast, being a longtime runner, body builder, and cyclist. Probably his greatest and longest passion was reading, which he instilled in all that knew him, especially his two children.
Clive is survived by his wife Brenda Condran, his mother Audrey and his stepfather John; his brother David; his son Jason and his daughter-in-law Mary Beth; his daughter Sarah and his son-in-law Chris; his grandson Clarke; and his cats Tequila and Shamus. All of Clive’s family resides in Nova Scotia. He was predeceased by his father Hugh.
A celebration of Clive’s life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday in the Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Protection Society of Durham, 2117 E. Club Blvd. Durham 27704. On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select Obituaries. He was a good man. He was happy. He was loved.
Clifton Barkley
July 22, 2008 at 12:00 amTo the Sweeney Family, a number of us whom work out the American Tobacco YMCA want to wish our thoughts and prayers. It has taken some time before we all had learned of this tragic loss. Clive was an incredible fit man, he was part of our regular lunch time work out crowd at this YMCA and he is truly missed. I have listed just a few names that I had contacted direct that shared there thoughts. There are als so many others from local area business’s that new him and utilize this YMCA: Adrian, Bob, Bruce, Dan, Gregg, Jeremy, Joe, Keith, Mark, Mario, Steve, Tim, and myself Cliff.
Agnes & Keith Rendell
June 5, 2008 at 12:00 amBrenda – Words cannot express how terribly sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All our love,
Aggie and Keith
Joy Sotolongo
June 6, 2008 at 12:00 amBrenda,
I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. Please know you are in my thoughts, and I would love to see you when you return to Durham.
Joy Sotolongo
Vicki Palmeter
June 6, 2008 at 12:00 amBrenda,
Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear about Clive. Paul and I are thinking of you and send you our love.
Vicki & Paul
Melanie Drane
June 6, 2008 at 12:00 amDearest Brenda,
I will remember Clive for his action hero persona, those mirrored, wrap-around shades, cycling helmet, and winged heels. I will remember him for his gentleness to even the smallest creatures– such as the time he biked alone into the woods to bury a gerbil in the thicket of green. I will remember the unrestrained glee with which he, the iron-forged fitness guru, relished the richest desserts at our village dinners. But most of all, I remember the two of you, walking hand in hand back from one of your movie dates, or a pub dinner. In so many ways, Clive will remain vivid as part of our neighborhood, town, and family of friends. We will all continue to be there for you. My heart hurts for your loss.
To you, Sarah, Jason, and their families, my deepest condolences.
Love to you, my cherished friend.
Melanie
Kathy Peterson
June 6, 2008 at 12:00 amDear Brenda,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Old Watts school staff is with you.
Kathy
Stephen & Debbie Condran and Son's
June 6, 2008 at 12:00 amSis: We love you and our hearts are with you. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you all Saturday and forever.
We wait with open arms untill we can hold you. Love you
Lil Bro, Debbie, Stephen G and Adam
Carol Marshall
June 10, 2008 at 12:00 amMy Dearest Brenda,
I just returned from several days out of town to find Kathy’s email about Clive. My heart aches for you knowing how much living and loving that you two had ahead of you. Our friendship and many stories about our men while we were at Watts remain deep within me; may all your friendships and grace guide you gently through your grief.
Angela Cooze
June 11, 2008 at 12:00 amMy deepest sypmpathies to Brenda and all of Clive’s family
Bill Wagstaff
June 12, 2008 at 12:00 amDear Brenda;
My thoughts are with you at this tragic and shocking time. I hope you have all the support you need to help you through the pain.
Please let me know wif there is anything I can do.
Love
Bill
Carolyn Maynard
June 18, 2008 at 12:00 amDearest Brenda,
My heartfelt sorrow, prayers and love to you and your dearest Clive. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss of your great love. I feel as though I have been blessed with a knowledge of him through your lovely and tender writings shared at Melanie’s writing workshops. The relationship you spoke of had friendship, passion, joy, mutual admiration, and a love of life.
I feel honored and privileged to have heard of your love for your dear husband and the joy you shared being together. May all blessings shine upon him and peace be his.
I am available anytime for a visit, coffee, holding you or your hands, whatever I can do. Please know my heart aches for you and I have the warmest most loving prayers coming your way.
All my love,
Carolyn
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