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Ali Akinkugbe on 15 April, 2024 at 9:31am

Dad, I saw a quote recently that said “ when we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them but to live with the love they left behind” this is what I’ve been trying to focus on this last year without you, all the love & happy memories you have left in our hearts when we think of you. And not a day goes by when I don’t think of you. I would love to pick the phone up and hear your voice say “now mate”.
We all miss you Dad there will always be a big hole at family gatherings without you but I take comfort knowing I was so very lucky to have you as my Dad xxxxxx

Jeanne and Kris Stephenson on 15 April, 2024 at 1:27am

Still think of the giggles we shared, and the experiences we had together. Watching our families grow and one another age lives in our hearts with joy. Remembering the direct conversations, while sharing insights. When we would see one another it was as if it were yesterday.

Barrie Smith on 3 May, 2023 at 9:20pm

RIP Tony.
You were a good friend and business colleague and it is a shame that we gradually lost contact after your move to Australia.
My Sincere condolences go out to all your family.
Barrie

ROY & ROD BARTLETT on 3 May, 2023 at 2:00am

Hi Sonia
So sorry you have lost Tony. Everybody that he met seems to hold him in the same high regard. Obviously with good cause as he was a thoroughly
fellow. We will miss him but he will be always in our thoughts.
Best Regards Roy & Rod

Johanna Tomlinson on 27 April, 2023 at 7:04pm

RIP Tony, privileged to have known you all these years; a great husband and wonderful father and grandfather The world seems a little bit darker now.

Lorraine on 26 April, 2023 at 11:17pm

Tony I am so pleased I was able to see you earlier this year during my visit to Australia. Our 2 families spent so many happy times together in England. You were also there for my boys when they were both struggling having moved to OZ. Only a few weeks ago I found airmail letters from Sonia after you first arrived in OZ. You gave your girls a fantastic opportunity to thrive and grow. My love to you, Sonia, Gina and Alison for all the fantastic memories.

Lenny Akinkugbe on 26 April, 2023 at 10:33pm

Dear Grandad,
you were the best Grandad that anyone could ever ask for. Wven though you weren't the most hands on Grandad you were always proud of me when I did well in my sports. You were always the chef of the family, although I do wish the talent passed down to one of us. Another one of your many talents was making us laugh. Whether it was with family or on an outing, you always made everone laugh with your astronomical sense of humour. Throughout your life you always had a exqusite taste of music, your favourite being Elton John. In the last few weeks of you being diagnosed with mouth cancer I couldn't bear to see you in pain, as I knew you would not want to go out like this. I am so glad I got to say my final goodbye to youin person. I hope your up their having a relaxing beer. See you in the heavens.
From Lenny

John& Janice Brogden on 26 April, 2023 at 6:31pm

Re-calling many happy nights at the Mill Inn, Boston with Tony & Richard and lovely dinner parties with the Lentons & Foxes. Treasured memories of lovely times with a lovely man, he will be remembered by many and missed by all.
We send our sincere condolences to you Sonia and all the family
John&Janice

Maaike on 26 April, 2023 at 4:21pm

Thinking of all of you.
Love Maaike

Pam Burgess on 26 April, 2023 at 3:27pm

Your infectious laugh and zest for life impacted on everyone you met. A pity I couldn’t challenge you to a round of golf at my course in Suffolk - no kangaroos but plenty of water! Condolences from me and the boys at this sad time. xx

Helen Bastow on 26 April, 2023 at 3:26pm

RIP Tony fond memories of you back in our younger days Ali and me certainly gave you some episodes. Sending huge love to Sonia Gina Ali xxxx

Sandra & Family on 26 April, 2023 at 3:00pm

Tony, thank you for being a good friend to us all, but especially to your mate Richard. The love he had for you was a beautiful thing.

We appreciated you coming home to say good bye to him, i'm not sure you ever knew how much that meant to us!

The girls always felt close to him, with a hug from you.

We send all our love to Son and the family xx

David Tilders on 26 April, 2023 at 12:19pm

Dear Tony,
Thanks for all the great times we had together ,a great boss, and even better mate ,will be for ever in our hearts.
Deepest sympathies from the Tilders family, RIP

Simone O'Brien on 26 April, 2023 at 11:15am

Deepest condolences Sonia, Gina, Ali, Nick, Tim, Emily, Lucas and Lenny. Sending all my love and strength as you face this difficult day. How fitting that the sun is shining for Tony's final farewell. Such a lucky man to have been nursed so tenderly and surround by his loving family. Sim and family xxxx

Allison and Peter Warren on 26 April, 2023 at 10:22am

Dear Sonia, Gina and family,
Sending you love and strength during this sad time. May memories of your husband, dad and grandad bring a smile to your face and happiness in your heart.

Peter Beemsterboer on 25 April, 2023 at 2:24am

Dear Sonia and Family,
I am sorry to hear that Tony has passed away, my deepest condolences

Dunc and Family on 23 April, 2023 at 7:44am

Not sure Tony knew how grateful I was to him for helping me when I was travelling as a young fella and then again when I needed help to feed my family. Tony and Sonia were there for me. I thank you both from the bottom of my heart.

You made our growing up fun. Holidays, weekends, taking me to watch Gaza play for your beloved spurs, cooking the best steaks I have ever had, educating me on proper beer, footy in the back garden, you’re determination to get even a slight tan while on holiday 😂. The laughs, the dirty jokes, losing at cards, the stench of your favour garlic mushrooms ( I now love them to). Your love for music with the incessant playing of Elton John. 😂I did go and see him live, he was good.

Thank you so much Tony, you will be missed.

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