Celebrating the life of

Tony Thomas

25 Dec 1960 - 19 Jul 2024
32 entries
  • Margaret GRANTI have just read of Tony's passing. My thoughts are with you all especially Ashlee. Tony was a very loyal employee of Sport Tasman and I enjoyed my association with him while on the Sport Tasman Board. He was made me feel welcome and had a caring nature. He will be.missed. caring thoughts. Margaret Grant Westport. 6th August, 2024
  • Simon TattersfieldAroha and condolences to Tony's whanau, friends and colleagues. A truly wonderful, humble and funny man. His gift to the Spaces and Places whanau of time at the Riwaka Resurgence will never be forgotten. I know his untimely loss is felt widely. Thank you Tony.30th July, 2024
  • Tracey Anderson Dear Mandy, Sierra and Ashlee. We are so saddened by this news. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Tony was a great fellow. Sending lots of love to you all. Take care of each other. Xxx Glenn, Tracey, Xavier and Bree xxx27th July, 2024
  • Cathy and Jamie BrownSo shocked and sad to hear the news about Tony. He was such a kind man. I enjoyed working with him during my time at Sports Tasman. He was always ready to listen, interested in new ideas and so supportive. I enjoyed his stories, especially about working in the zoo. He was so steady and full of surprises! Thinking of all the family and the rest of the Sport Tasman team at this sad time. Sending love and hugs. Cathy and Jamie26th July, 2024
  • Jodi McKenzie Shocked and very saddened to read about the passing of Tony. Our thoughts are with you ❤️ Jodi and Sam 26th July, 2024
  • Karen Hartshorne So so sorry to hear of Tony passing. I was a sport Tasman trustee and enjoyed working with a very hard working loyal staff member in Tony. We would often catch up about his beloved daughters. All the very best to Tony family. 26th July, 2024
  • Kelly & Mark CurrKa hinga te totora i te wao nui a Tane. Mark and I are so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Tony and I go back all the way to Lincoln University days and crossed paths again 20 years later when we were both working at Sport Tasman. He was a funny, caring and all around great guy who will be hugely missed. Sending aroha and manaaki to Tony's whanau.26th July, 2024
  • Warren OgilvieI was shocked and saddened when I learnt about Tony . I first met Tony in the 1990’s when he was with Sport Waitakere and we have kept in touch over the years . I thoroughly enjoyed his company and conversation which was about family life , our wellbeing and then a little bit about work . He loved his family and was dedicated in achieving success in community sport . My condolences to the family . 26th July, 2024
  • Lily JoinerIn my short time working at Sport Tasman, Tony left a big impact on my heart and soul. What a kind, caring, fun-loving human, with so many great stories to tell. Sending aroha to Tony's whānau in this very sad time. 24th July, 2024
  • Dave and Kelly TippettWhat a legend, mentor and friend! Kelly and I were so saddened to hear about Tony. Genuinely caring and always interested, Tony always got a kick out of others successes. Mandy, Sierra and Ashley, we are thinking of you and all of our lives are better and richer for having Tony a part of it. We will miss a great man, and think fondly of all the wonderful memories. Much aroha and respect ❤️24th July, 2024
  • Nicky DouglasSending our love to you all at this very sad time. Take care 💕💕💕💕24th July, 2024
  • Claire DallisonSo sorry to hear this news Mandy and team. Can’t imagine your lives without the smiley guy. Lots of circles of support for you from all your communities. Take care. I had a swim for Tony today. 24th July, 2024
  • Shane BrodieSorry to hear of the passing of Tony. I loved my connections and interactions with Tony. He was well of knowledge and wisdom and helped me in my role at Sport Waikato. He had a great personality, humble, kind spirited and very generous with his time24th July, 2024
  • Kaye RowlingTony, you were an awesome work colleague back in the old days of Sport Nelson then Sport Tasman. Thank you for being you. With kind regards to Mandy and your girls. K23rd July, 2024
  • Alison McAlpineI was so saddened to read of Tony’s passing. I worked with him for many years in my Chairs role of Sport Nelson and then Sport Tasman. His professionalism and skill set were to his great credit. It was my privilege to know him. 23rd July, 2024
  • Paul BellPru and I were shocked to hear of Tony’s death tonight. As old volleyball colleagues we go way back to school and university days. Tony was one of the good guys.. a fierce competitor but always exhibited wonderful sportsmanship. Mandy our thoughts go out to you and your girls. He will leave a massive hole in all of our lives. 22nd July, 2024
  • Lynnette LumsdeSo sorry to hear sad news, many wonderful memories of an amazing person, my dancing partner in our youth , the competitions we attended and won - Tony was the best and I was so so privileged to have been his partner , training and travels ' cant believe he has left us so early and heartfelt condolences to his lovely family ' Thinking of you all. Lyn22nd July, 2024
  • Irene CookSending my condolences to Tony's family, brother Graeme and sister Christine. I knew Tony in the early 1960's when he was just a little boy. He was a shy cute wee fella way back then and adored by all. Met Tony again when my daughter worked at Sport Tasman and I contacted him more recently wanting to pass on some of his family photos. Tony was so warm and friendly, just like his family were. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.22nd July, 2024
  • Claire ClaytonTony was very well respected on and off the volleyball court. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and I am very sorry to hear he has been taken by that cruel disease. My deepest condolences. 22nd July, 2024
  • Desiree CurrieMandy, Sierra, Ashlee, Christine, Graeme, and family - it's hard to find the words to talk about Tony as not being here. I too feel lucky to have had such a special friend, especially starting out in the adult world. He always made time to help people and gave so much to so many. He will live on in our hearts and memories. Much love to you all at this hardest of times ❤️🌈22nd July, 2024
  • Wendy StrawbridgeDear Mandy, Sierra, Ashlee, Christine and extended family. Heartfelt condolences for having to farewell your wonderful, husband, father and brother. Way too soon. Tony was a man who touched many lives. I was lucky to count him as a friend from school days and to appreciate his knowledge and skills when I worked with him at Sport Tasman. Wishing you all comfort in each other and happy memories. x22nd July, 2024
  • Colin StoneTruly saddened to hear of Tony's passing. Throughout the Regional Sport Trusts and through his connections with Sport NZ, Tony has been such a constant figure at Sport Tasman. A well respected colleague and knowledgeable expect in so many aspects of the Recreation and Sport sector, Tony will be greatly missed.22nd July, 2024
  • Vanessa Hughey-PolThanks for all the memories and good times TTT, you were such a beautiful soul. I will never forget our much-treasured RST adventures and jaunts around the country. I will miss you. 22nd July, 2024
  • Debbie VincentDear Mandy and family. Wow what a shock to hear of Tony's all too soon passing. he was such an awesome person to have at the Saxton Stadium and really enjoyed the good banter and assistance he was always willing to give for the netball to run smoothly. Enjoyed working with him for the Compliance, Building Warrants and Fire Evacuations for all of the Saxton facilities. Thinking of you all during this sad time. Debbie22nd July, 2024
  • Valerie CrouchDear Mandy, our 2 adult children, Sarah in Malaysia and Andrew in Melbourne were so sorry to hear that Tony had died. He nurtured their love for volleyball all those years ago when they attended Waimea College and they remember him fondly, as do Ewan and I. Take care of each other at this sad time and hope we will see you soon.22nd July, 2024
  • Leanne CookI am so sorry to hear about Tony’s passing. I worked with Tony in the early Sport Tasman days, as a young person starting out Tony was great to work with and had such a positive influence on me. Quick witted, caring and alway happy to help. My thoughts are with the family as this sad time. 22nd July, 2024
  • Seona ChristieYou are all in my thoughts.. A giant of a man with a giant heart and care for everyone that he encountered.. Leaves a massive gap in our lives. Look after each other.. Much love.. S21st July, 2024
  • Carolyn Sutton (Sullivan)So very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Care and hugs to all his family, such a lovely man21st July, 2024
  • Diane and Lyndon ChandlerGone way way too soon. Mandy, Sierra & Ashlee - so sorry for your loss. Tony touched many people through sport, family and life and will be sadly missed. 21st July, 2024
  • Brent Thawley Sending you all huge aroha from Tony’s Sport NZ family. A wonderful man who has done so much for sport, recreation and his community over many years of service - a kind and warm colleague and friend who we will miss greatly.21st July, 2024
  • Heather & Graham Steer Sad News for Tony's Girls... Mandy, Sierra & Ashlee... Our thoughts are with you all... Much Love... Heather & Graham...21st July, 2024
  • Anna LoachMandy, Sierra and Ashlee, we are so very sorry for your loss of Tony following a very short illness. Take care of each other, sending much love from The Loach Family xx21st July, 2024
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