A close friend at the Junior Leaders and again in recent years, Tony attended all our Reunions and in particular the first of the Gordon House members in 2006 at Birmingham It was well known amongst his close friends the battle he was having with prostate cancer as well as a heart condition which made the fight even more demanding, on both his wife Georgie as well as himself. Throughout his illness Tony remained positive with his updates. He will be sadly missed by all who came into contact with him as he was a genial, kind and engaging individual..
Bill Chamberlain, September 2013
I knew Tony first in Junior Leaders in 1960 particularly at Fort Tregantle. He was a fantastic person. Our paths didn’t cross again until he was commissioned when we moved in the same circles. I met him at numerous reunions particularly in the East Anglia Association Branch when we held our meetings and dinners in Scole just outside Diss where he lived. He will be sadly missed; a lovely man has been taken. RIP Tony my condolences to his family.
Bob Prior-Sanderson, September 2013
He was, "one of the boys". A good mate to all of us in Gordon House. We struggled, played and laughed together. He could handle it all. Shag was part of my life and I am glad of that. Wish I hadn't heard this news. "God Bless Tone" Mac.
Chris McHale, October 2013
Tony was one of the special characters that made Gordon house so lively during the period 1958-1960. Full of fun, great sense of humour, yet serious when the occasion required it. We parted ways in December 1960, he to train as a photographer, myself a printer. It was twenty years later that we met again at a hockey match in RAF Cosford. Larger than life with that instantly recognizable grin. He clearly loved his family, and showed much courage and fortitude in the way he fought his illness. Future reunions will not be quite be the same without him. A lovely man. I am so glad that our paths crossed. I offer my condolences to his family in their great loss." Tony you may no longer be with us, but you will not be forgotten"
Graham Wittington, November 2013
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