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Our Valued Staff

We understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one. Our compassionate and caring team work hard each and every day to make sure that the members of our community and beyond are taken care of during such a difficult time. We are proud to have licensed funeral directors who adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Whether it is advice on what to do when a loved one is dying, making funeral arrangements, pre-arranging your own funeral, or anything else, please feel free to contact us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 
 
The office staff who faithfully work alongside our funeral directors make it possible to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect. 
 
We promise to work with you and your family in your time of need to create the perfect memorial service for your loved one. We will be here for you today, as well as tomorrow.

John Demmings, Owner/President

Following the unexpected passing of Michael (Mike) Zinck, owner and president of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, his husband, John Demmings, and staff have worked diligently to ensure that Mike’s legacy of providing care, compassion and professional support to families  continues in their time of loss and grief.

We remain focused on easing the load of every grieving family that walks through our doors and will journey with them as they honor their loved one’s life.

On a personal level, I wish to thank my family, friends and the wider community for sharing their love and stories of Mike. He loved helping people and because of his genuine servant spirit he was selfless in his care for others.

Glenda Henneberry, Managing Funeral Director

Glenda Henneberry recently joined the staff of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home as a Managing Funeral Director. Glenda has been working in the Funeral Service for nearly 20 years. Having began her career in Ontario, upon returning to Nova Scotia she has worked in the Halifax and Dartmouth area.  

Professional, compassionate and caring. Glenda strives to make a difficult time as easy as possible for families dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Thomas Spinney, Funeral Director

Thomas Spinney recently joined the staff of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home as a Funeral Director after having been employed in Funeral Service for over 40 years, mostly in the Annapolis Valley. Tom retired in 2019 and resides at Wentzells Lake, Lunenburg Co. His genuine professionalism, along with his compassion and caring manner, is deeply valued by the families he serves in their time of grief.

Vivian Moores, Office Manager

Vivian Moores retired from full-time ministry, in June 2021. She is the Office Manager at Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, managing day-to-day details.  She also officiates funeral and memorial services at the funeral home’s chapel, when needed.   Vivian is passionate about serving and caring for families, in their time of grief and loss.  She enjoys finding her peace and quiet while working around her yard and in the garden.

Karen Logan, Administration Officer

Donnie Allen, Funeral Home Assistant

Donald “Donnie” Allen retired from the Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue after 35 years.  He worked on several ships and icebreakers, while travelling to the Arctic and around the coast of Nova Scotia.  He has worked for Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home for 30 years as Funeral Home Assistant.  Donnie is married with three grown children and three grandchildren.  In his spare time, he enjoys gardening and spending time with family.

Teresa Lockwood, Pre-planning Specialist

With over 20 years in the funeral profession as a Pre-Planning Specialist, Teresa Lockwood's mission and passion is to protect as many families as possible by helping them pre-plan their funeral and other final expenses.

Pre-planning helps alleviate the emotional and financial stresses that often occur when a loved one passes and there are no plans in place. Teresa's years of expertise bring a sense of calm and confidence when you meet with her to discuss your wishes. She can offer you many planning options to pay for your funeral, including budget-friendly monthly payment plans. She is looking forward to helping you gain a little peace of mind by having your plans in place.

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902-634-3942 11213 Hwy. #3 | Lunenburg, NS | B0J 2C0 | Fax: 902-634-4192 | Email: info@sweenyfuneralhome.ca