RCN MS Nav Com Anthony « Tony » John Dwyer
1963-2018
Retired RCN MS Nav Com Anthony « Tony » John Dwyer,
54, passed away on 16 July 2018 surrounded by his loving family at the
Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 8 December 1963 to Marie
(McLaughlin) and the late Gerald Dwyer where he was raised in a small
fishing village off the northeastern coast of Newfoundland called
Tilting, Fogo Island.
Tony was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, partner
and friend to all. A decorated and very proud veteran, Tony
left home in 1981 to serve his country in the RCN. He was a person you
could count on, a reliable and trusted confidant, and a proud father
and grandfather. Tony was the life of the party, making
everyone he met feel welcomed into his home and his life. A
pillar of the Petitcodiac, NB, community, he was a large part of the
music scene, often opening up ‘Dwyer’s Irish
Pub’ to all the locals to join in song and dance. Tony was
also an active voice for the Veterans’ Affairs community
advocating for all of his brothers &
sisters-in-arms.
In addition to his mother, Tony is survived by his partner
Catherine « Normie » Geldart, RN; daughter, Kayln (Ryan); son
Jarryd; granddaughter, Madison; grandsons, Gabriel and Ben; brother,
Jerome; sisters, Helen (Norman), Carol Ann, Lisa (Michael); step-son,
Matthew Conrad McNeil Rockwell; and several nieces and
nephews.
Besides his father, Tony was predeceased by his sister,
Susan; nieces, Vanessa and April and beloved dog,
Benji.
Resting at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Rte 106,
Salisbury West, NB (506-372-4800) from where visitation will take
place on Thursday, July 19 2018 from 1800 – 2100 hrs. The Royal
Canadian Legion will conduct a tribute to a Veteran service at 1745
hrs. The Dwyer & Geldart families welcome everyone to
Tony’s Celebration of Life, which will be held at the same
location on 20 July 2018 at 1300 hrs with Rev. Chris Hayes
officiating. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Petitcodiac,
NB.
Memorial donations to Paws Fur Thought (service dogs for vets
or first responders), Poppy Trust Fund or Heart & Stroke
Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Tony’s welcoming smile, disarming personality, and
his dad’s chuckle will be missed by all. Fair
winds and following seas, Tilting sailor. We have the
watch.
The dream never dies, just the
singer. A.J. Dwyer
www.keirsteads.ca
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de RCN MS Nav Com Anthony Tony John Dwyer 19632018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Petitcodiac, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
