Willan, Anthony James ‘Tony’
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Willan on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the age of 48.
Tony was a loving father to his two daughters, Zoe and Tessa and will be remembered fondly by Oxtlan.
He was the cherished son of the late Jim and Dorothy (nee Schultz) Willan.
Tony was the caring brother to Tracey Harvey and her husband Dwayne and ‘Uncle Tons’ to Teisha and Maggie.
He will be remembered for his kind heart and his gentle soul. Tony had the biggest smile and sparkly brown eyes. He grew up skiing, dirt biking, snowmobiling and spending time with friends. He left the area for a few years to follow the Grateful Dead. Tony travelled coast to coast leaving his mark in every state. Everyone knew Tony and those famous dreadlocks. He spent time in the Caribbean Island, St. Maarten before returning home to the Meaford and Thornbury area. “What a Long Strange Trip it’s Been”.
Tony followed in the footsteps of his father Jimmy, becoming a skilled carpenter. One of his most prized projects was his strawbale home in Walters Falls. He had a meticulous eye for detail which was appreciated and annoying! Tony had a tool for everything and was quick to lend a hand to help a friend. Tony loved the little things in life, and spending time with family and friends. He had a story for everything and was happy to share them with anyone who would listen. Thornbury will miss him cruising through town on his ‘Chopper’ bike. He loved going to Schultz’ pond for a quick dip or a weekend camping adventure. Tony was quick witted and had an amazing laugh. He was one of the few people who still loved to tell jokes, although he rarely got to the punch line as he was laughing too hard to finish it. He loved music and knew the words to every Grateful Dead and Willie Nelson song. “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground”.
Tony was a loyal, dependable friend. If Tony knew you, he loved you and if you knew Tony you loved him. Tony’s memory and kind heart live on in his daughters. “Love Love”.
A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held at a later date.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to a fund for Zoe and Tessa (cheques only please in Tracey Harvey’s name or directly at the Scotiabank in Meaford) would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held at a later date.
Donations to a fund for Zoe and Tessa (cheques only please in Tracey Harvey’s name or directly at the Scotiabank in Meaford)
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Willan Anthony James ‘Tony’ 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Meaford, Province: Ontario
So sorry for your loss,Tony was a great guy and a true character.I had so many fun times with him and Tracey in our younger years: Talisman, baseball games or all those Summer events that made Meaford a great place to be. You will be missed Tony.
All the best to the Willan/Harvey family through this very sad time.
Steve Murch