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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anthony “Tony” John Wilford announce his passing on Saturday April 29, 2023 following a long battle with chronic illness, which he endured with courage and grace.
Tony was born October 18th, 1945 in Leicester, England. At 18 years of age, he joined the Territorial Army as a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer (REME) where he met his wife, Irene. In 1967, the pair started a new life in Canada and eventually settled in Okotoks, Alberta to raise their three children.
Tony worked as an Instrumentation and Electrical Technologist in Alberta for 51 years. He loved nurturing his family with camping trips, baking and home grown vegetables.
Tony was also an avid sports enthusiast and a life-long fan of the Leicester City Foxes. He took great joy in supporting his sons’ sports pursuits, and spearheaded the formation of the Okotoks Minor Soccer League that is still ongoing to this day. Following his cancer diagnosis, Tony’s great strength and resilience inspired many in their own battles with the disease.
Tony is survived by his loving wife Irene, his sons Stephen, Craig (Robyn) and Keith (Tara), grandchildren Taylex and Callum, and brother-in-law John Morrison.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Snodgrass Funeral Home Ltd. (Okotoks); condolences can be made via their website. A funeral service will take place Friday May 12th, 11:00 am at St. Peter’s Anglican Church (31 Riverside Way, Okotoks, AB) where Tony and Irene had been members since 1974. The service will commemorate the life of Tony, who gave so much joy and inspired many. “We will miss your sense of humour and will remember you always with kindness and much love, forever.”
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October 19 1945
April 29 2023
Death notice for the town of: Okotoks, Province: Alberta
death notice Anthony Tony John Wilford October 19 1945
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