Anthony « Tony » Sarausky
1946-2020
It is with great sadness that we say a final good-bye to Tony
Sarausky, age 73, who passed away on February 4th, 2020, after a long
battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Medford,
Massachusetts to Phyllis Mae (Tonkin) Sarausky and Anthony Olgrid
Sarausky. After the age of 11, he grew up in Littleton, New
Hampshire, surrounded by the White Mountains he loved.
Tony was pre-deceased by his parents, sister, Veronica-Ann and infant
brother, Peter.
He is survived by his children, Erin Sarausky (Mark Elliott),
Brantford ON; Matthew (Kristy) Sarausky, Shelburne ON; grandchildren,
Eva, Cameron, Eli, William and Ivor, all of Ontario; siblings, Toni-Jo
Smith, Arizona; Stephen (Patte) Sarausky, Laconia NH; David (Darleen)
Sarausky, Littleton NH, several nieces and a nephew.
Tony grew up an exceptional athlete, winning both a baseball and
football state (N.H) championship in high school. He excelled at
football where he graduated senior year with all-state honors. It was
this passion for football that initially brought him to Nova Scotia to
study and play football at Acadia University.
Tony’s tenure at Acadia was interrupted when he left school to
serve in Vietnam in 1968-1969. Stationed at Qui Nhon Army Airfield,
Tony was promoted to the rank of Specialist-5 as part of the 13th
Finance Division of the US Army Support Command, where he received the
Army Commendation Medal prior to an honorable discharge.
Tony returned to Acadia after his tour and met his future wife, Gail
Macdougall. He graduated from Acadia with a Bachelor of Science and
Bachelor of Education, followed later by a Master of Education. Tony
and Gail eventually settled in Blockhouse NS. Daughter, Erin Elaine
and son, Anthony (Matt) soon followed. Tony quickly became a well
known part of the community as a teacher, coach and firefighter,
serving for 25 years on the Blockhouse Volunteer Fire Department.
Tony’s passion never waivered from sports. Over his years as a teacher
at Blockhouse, Newcombville and Hebbville elementary schools, he
coached countless basketball, soccer and baseball teams, as well as
Bridgewater minor hockey teams. Known as « Mr. S » to the
thousands of students he taught and coached over the years, Tony left
an indelible mark on many of his students and players. He preached
fair play, sportsmanship and full effort at all times. He will be
remembered as a dedicated and passionate coach and teacher.
Tony moved back to New Hampshire for the majority of his retirement.
During this time he doggedly pursued his goal of climbing all 48 of
New Hampshire’s 4000 ft+ mountains. Unsatisfied once this was
complete, he tackled Vermont’s 5 – 4000 footers, then Maine’s 14,
completing them all, some multiple times. Throughout his life, Tony
was a voracious reader of military history, particularly the American
Civil War. He enjoyed travelling and visited many battle sites in
both the US and Europe.
Thank you to the wonderful Staff of Rosedale Home for Special Care for
the excellent care provided and respect shown to Tony during his final
stage of life.
Interment will take place at Saint Rose of Lima New Catholic Cemetery
in Littleton NH at a later time.
A Celebration of Life reception will be held on May 23, 2020 at
Founders Hall, Trinity United Church, 101 Edgewater St, Mahone Bay,
from 2 to 4 pm. Words of Remembrance will commence at 2:30 pm. All
are invited and stories are welcomed.
Condolences and messages may be made online at
www.mahonefuneral.ca
If desired, donations may be made in Tony’s memory to The
Friends of Crescent Beach, Green Bay and Area, Box 148, LaHave NS. B0R
1C0
MAHONE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE
« Founded in 1883 – Serving the Community for 137 years. »
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Anthony Tony Sarausky 19462020..
Décès pour la Ville: Mahone-Bay, Province: Nova Scotia