Today, (Saturday, January 29, 2022), the funeral service for Dr. Sweeting was held at Trinity Methodist Church.
I have known Uncle Sid, as I affectionately called him, since I was but a toddler, visiting him in his professional capacity as our family dentist.
Later in life, 1988 to be precise, I got to know him better as an adult when as President of The Rotary Club of East Nassau he inducted me into membership of that great organisation.
For some reason, Uncle Sid and I clicked and became closer and closer as the years progressed. His dignified demeanor and wonderful sense of humour no doubt drew me to him.
When he took an interest in The Nassau Institute and economics we became even closer friends. Driving each other to events and sharing books on life’s bigger topics. At least we thought they were/are the important things affecting life and living.
At Rotary or The Nassau Institute he was always there to help when called upon.
He leaves behind his beautiful and supportive wife Thiry and their four children, Jennifer, Andrew, Karen and Diane and their families. May the fond memories they have of Uncle Sid provide comfort in the tough weeks ahead. As time passes, I am sure any thoughts of him will bring a smile to their faces.
I am honoured to have known Uncle Sid and have the privilege of calling him friend.
You are never to be forgotten my friend.
