Obituaries

Condolences

• 07/11/2024

  Doug Wagner

  Rest in peace my friend. We lost touch with each other many years ago, but I did think of you and our adventures often. I tried to find your contact info numerous times - this being the last attempt I suppose.

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  03/03/2023

  Glen A Gibson

  For some strange yet touched moment tonight I had wondered to myself of Tony's whereabouts. I had not been in touch with Tony since he left the Halifax Citadel, where we had met and worked for many years with the 78th Highlanders and Parks Canada Visitor Services. I was shocked and saddened of finding out that Tony had passed away. Tony was ever a person full of intellectual curiosity and compassion. He deeply cared for the people he was charged with over-seeing, and I owe a dept. of gratitude to Tony, Mark and Glenn for "bending" the rules so that I (being disabled), could fit into the Programs without injuring & tiring myself out to much. Tony was ever present to ask how I was and exchanged philosophical thoughts to boot. Being that he knew I had a wildlife biology and coastal plover rehabilitation and protection volunteer background, Tony called me into his Office one day and with great sadness and worry asked for my advice about a Black Capped Chickadee that had flown into a glue fly trap, becoming severely entangled and losing many Primary Feathers. I had to dig deep and say no, just keep the bird as warm and comfortable as possible, and let it succumb as peacefully as possible. I express my deepest prayers and sorrow to Tony's extended Family, may he rest free from pain and peacefully.

• 12/14/2020

  Donald Simpkin

  I was quite shocked to learn that Tony had passed. We were members of the Saint Mary's University history society back in the early 1990's, both were members of the 78th Highlanders at Citadel Hill, and shared a passion for politics and local history. I will miss our lunches at local watering holes, tales of our pets, and the long conversations about current affairs. He was a great friend, an honourable man, and I will miss him.

• 08/04/2020

  Jamie Foote

  Tony's presence will be missed at the MSOC. I enjoyed our chats, augmented by his educated viewpoints and outlooks on the world. I was truly impressed by his devotion to caring for his mother and his two dogs and it goes quite far in illustrating his true and outstanding character. Deepest condolences to the family. RIP Tony.

• 07/31/2020

  Linda Emerson

  We were sorry to hear of Tony's passing. May God grant you peace and strength during this most difficult time. Hold on to the wonderful memories you have of Tony, we know there are many, they will help see you through. Rest in peace Tony. Charles and Linda Emerson

• 07/30/2020

  Rita Roberts

  So sorry to hear of Tony's passing,our sincere condolences to Joyce and family .RIP Tony

• 07/30/2020

  Peter Bartlett

  I was shocked to hear of Tony's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him for about five years before I retired and he was always a welcome visitor to my little cubicle. I didn't often see him after I retired but occasionally ran into him at Starbucks which allowed us to sit down and chat a bit and catch up on news. We shared a love of dogs, of history, and of scotch of course. I'm so sorry to hear that he is gone. Rest in Peace my friend and enjoy your reunion at the Rainbow Bridge.

• 07/30/2020

  John Trainor

  Tony was a very kind person, incredibly bright, and he had a dry sense of humor I sometimes did not always manage to keep up to speed with. I worked with him on projects from time-to-time and I very much enjoyed our time together where I learned a great deal about the world through his eyes. I also relied upon him heavily to help me in my work for Transport Canada. He will be missed. Condolences to the family. Rest-in-Peace Tony.

• 07/30/2020

  Heather Innis

  So saddened about Tony's passing. I too was a work colleague and will miss our chats. My condolences to the family.

• 07/29/2020

  Terri Whitelaw

  I worked with Tony over the past several years and got to know him through long talks about work and non work topics. We shared a love of animals and long words. I think we tried to outdo each other in using obscure but grammatically correct words in ever expanding sentences. Sadly I didn't know his love of Scotch or it would have made yet another bonding point. A truly kind and gentle man, I will miss him greatly.

• 07/29/2020

  Barry Stubbs

  My condolences to the family with Tony's passing. Tony was a work colleague and I always enjoyed the wide range of conversation and topics discussed when we had the opportunity to chat. Tony and I worked in different transportation modes; however, unfailingly, Tony always asked how my work was going, what was happening and never failed to bring to the conversation some aspect of my program or of the industry that related to my work to the conversation. I shall miss Tony and our conversations.

• 07/28/2020

  Eric Nielsen

  I am very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I first met him when he started at the Citadel as a guide and I have many cherished memories of our time together. Tony was one of the most intelligent and funniest people I have ever met. My condolences to Mrs. Kiley and the rest of Tony's family.

• 07/28/2020

  Don McLeod

  I met Tony when he came to the Air Reserves in the late 90s. We immediately bonded over scotch, cigars, chicken wings, history, and long chats over many, many coffees. He was a great friend who is gone far too soon - we had so many chats left to go. In recent years we always made sure to connect whenever I came back to Halifax or when he came up to Ottawa. We shared a love of dogs and animals in general, and we solved many world problems over the years. I will miss him greatly, but I'm glad that he's free of an awful disease that took him far too soon. Rest In Peace Tony.

• 07/28/2020

  Steven Seward

  My condolences on Tony's passing. We met in Grade 2 and he gave me a copy of Lord of the Rings for my 13th birthday. A book I still have. Tony's mom and their dog Flossie use to walk us home after school everyday. Fond memories. Rest in peace Tony Steve Seward

• 07/28/2020

  William Duncan

  Tony was a kindred spirit. I will miss working with him and hearing him go on and on (and on) in his brilliant fashion about a wide array of topics that were, quite often, above my head. I learned from him and will treasure our last conversation with one another forever. RIP, dear friend, I miss you.

• 07/28/2020

  Heather Sherwood

  I was incredibly surprised and saddened to hear of Tony's passing. He was a long time member of our work family in MSOC and a dear friend. He always made a morning stop to have a chat about his Shepherds Betsy and Brutus and check in on how it was going with my brood of Shepherds. He would always leave a peppermint tea and a Walkers Short bread on my desk when he thought I was under the weather. His compassion, company and office humour will be missed greatly. Sincerest condolences to the family; he was a caring and wonderful person. I hope he is happily sharing tea and shortbread and talking the ear off all the other folks in heaven. RIP Tony.

• 07/28/2020

  Ellen Pickett

  So very sorry to hear Tony has passed....I worked with him for a little while remotely with MSOC ...always so helpful and with lots of advice...Rest peacefully and easy Tony..R.I.P..