SWEENEY, Francis (Frank) - June 4th, 1928 - December 1st, 2010. It is with great sadness and fond memories that the family of the late Frank Sweeney announce his passing at the Central Newfoundland Hospital on December 1st at the age of 82. A retired businessman whose ventures included F.H. Sweeney & Sons Ltd., Economy Stores, Economy Supermarkets, S. & S. Realty Co., Sweeney's Pontiac & Buick, and Sweeney Brother's Ltd. A true entrepreneur in every sense, although a man of few words, Frank was always thinking of ways that he could develop and create business opportunities. His passions were his family, boating, travelling and RVing. With his dry sense of humor, he loved life in every way. Predeceased by parents Herb and Florence; sister Shirley; brothers Ron and Joseph. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife of 52 years, Louise, and 4 children: David (Joanne) Topsail, Margo (Ron) St. John's, Paul (Susan), and Keith (Lynn) of Grand Falls-Windsor; Also leaving to mourn, grandchildren: Danny, Mark, Tyler, Katherine, Peter, Kevin, Thomas, Michael, and Taylor; brothers: Leo (Marjorie), Herb (Matilda), Bernard (Daphne), and John (Joy), and sisters: Mary (Fred), Lucy (Tom), Patricia (Bill), and Joan, along with a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service conducted at the Immaculate Conception Parish by Rev. Father Hearn on Saturday, December 4th, at 2:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Central Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Children's Wish Foundation.