SWEENEY, Veronica A. (Murphy), of Winthrop, September 29, 2010. Beloved wife of the late John V. “Jack” Sweeney. Devoted mother of Shelley Connolly and her husband Thomas, Jill McIlroy and her dear friend Philip Moody all of Winthrop, and the late Michael Sweeney. Adored grandmother of Tucker and Corey Connolly and Caitlin and Dioan McIlroy. Cherished great-grandmother of Cambria McIlroy and Brandon Martinez. Dear sister of Ruth Sennott of Boxford, Martha Jones of Virginia Beach, VA, and the late Eileen Brady, Rita Rawley, and John “Buddy” Murphy. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Mon. October 4, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours are Sun. only 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club and the Winthrop Golf Club. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.