
Anthony, Thomas Edward, 91, passed away Friday, September 11 at South Shore Regional Hospital with his family at his side.
Born in Milton on August 5, 1924, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret Anthony.
As a young child, he lost his mother and went to work doing odd jobs to help support his 4 sisters and brother. He was a stabilizing influence in their lives. He was very fond of his step-mother whom he called “Annie Beattie”.
He was a life-long resident of Milton though in his early years, he served aboard supply ships along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. He then worked in logging camps, on the dams on the Mersey River and later at Steel & Engine Products for many years. He was a self-taught handyman who enjoyed finding ways to “fix things” for himself and others.
He loved the outdoors and spent much time hunting and trapping, he felt at home in the forest often building a lean-to for overnight shelter. He had a small camp on Ten Mile Lake that served as home on his week-long deer hunting trips in the fall. Later in life he and his wife spent summers travelling with their tent trailer, later settling their trailer at Ponhook Lake. He continued to do odd jobs for those at the lake.
One of his greatest joys in later years was time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved to have them visit.
He is survived by daughter Gail (Harry) Gardner; son Ron (Rose), daughter-in-law Suzan; grandchildren Rebecca (Jonathan), Adrian (Nicole); Lisa (Jeff), Melissa (Darcie); Patricia (Vincent) and Julie (Mike); great grandchildren Ethan, Winston, Elijah, Grace, Taya, Kealey, Amelia, Gabriela, Holly, Colton, Madison, Dakota and Emily.
He was predeceased by his wife, Irene, son, Wayne and an infant daughter.
Following a private family committal, a memorial service will take place at Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Donations in memory may be made to Rosedale Home for Special Care. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.
Special thanks to the staff at Rosedale Home, New Germany for their excellent care and also Dr. Nestle and nursing staff at South Shore Regional Hospital.
Offer Condolence for the family of Anthony; Thomas Edward

Marina & Corey Foley
So sorry to hear about Tom’s passing, he was a great guy. I enjoyed our many visits with home support, he always had a story about the good ole days in Milton.
Kevin and Debbie Page
Dear Ron, Rose and Family , so sorry to hear of the passing of Your Father, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin and Debbie
Janet and George Fletcher
Anthony Family: We were sorry to hear about Thomas. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Milton Baptist Church
From the family and friends at Milton Baptist Church, we pass on our prayers to the Anthony family with sincere condolences at this sad time.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To The Family,
Sending our most sincere condolences to the family.Tom was a great guy and will be missed, we will always remember him from camping at Ponhook Lake. We had many chats and he always sharpened our knives for us.
Take care,
Sincerely, Dennis & Sherri
Vicki Conrad & Cecil Lannan
Ron, Rose & Family Gail, Harry & Family
We were so saddened to hear of Tommy’s passing. Tommy was a strong man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. May the Special memories you have of him help to comfort you in the days and Months ahead.
Fred and Wendy Wamboldt
All the Anthony family,
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Grew up with the family and worked at Steel and Engines around Tommy, even drove to work with him for awhile. Our sincere condolences and sympathy to you all.
Fred and Wendy Wamboldt
Susan McFatridge
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time…..
Debbie & Gene Wamboldt
Ronnie and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers and thoughts
Doug & Val Wamboldt
Ron, Gail and family sorry to hear of your dads passing. Tommy was a great guy.
Doug & Valerie
Judy Hyson
I’m very sorry to hear about Tommy. May he rest in peace.
Crystal Roy
Saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. May you find comfort in each other for the trying days ahead.
Angela and Jeff Roy
Dear Ron, Rose and family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. May you sense comfort from those who care and Gods peace and love. Hugs and love. Angela and Jeff. ❤️
Jane Warner and Bill Roy
Dear Ron, Rose and family
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Eldrige&Phyllis Whynot & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of sorrow.
Rosemary Wamboldt
Gail, Ron and your families ,
I was heart broken when I heard of Uncle Tommy’s passing . May he rest in peace .May God comfort you all !!
joanne and larry fancy
to ron and rose .. so sorry to hear of tommys passing
Murray and Donna Rolfe
Thinking of the Anthony Family at this trying time in their lives.
Maryann and Scott Rhyno
Ron, Rose and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Jeff and Erin
Ron and Rose
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing, thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
wayne and pam westhaver
So sorry to hear of your fathers’ passing,he was a good neighbour to our family for many years and he will be missed .Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Edward and Beverly Powell
Dear Gail, Harry, Rebecca,Jonathan, Adrian, Nicole and family,
We were sorry to learn of the death of Tom.During his long life he touched your lives in many ways.
We are grateful for the words of the Lord Jesus,”Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 We are remembering you in prayer.
Craig Condon
Dear Ron, Gail and family:
My family was very sad to hear that Tommy passed away. He was a fine person who would do anything he could for people. He will be sadly missed, but I hope all of you can take comfort in the knowledge that his suffering is over and he is at rest with your mother.
Cahy de Rome
Ron and Rose,
My sincere condolences on Tommy’s passing.
MARLENE GAUDET
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,,HE WAS SUCH A SWEET KIND MAN
Byron & Betty Whynacht
Ron & Rosie;
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. We have fond memories of them in the days of camping at Ponhook Campground. He was a friend to all who knew him.
Ralph & Shirley Morton
Ron , Rose and family,
We are thinking of you at these sad times.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cherish you many good memories forever.
David W. and Vivian Huskins
Ron, Rose and family: Sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. My father used to work with him at Steal and Engine Products. Memories of your father will help make it easier. Vivian and David W. Huskins
Rev. Charles D. Thompson
Rev. Charles Thompson
September 17, 2015. 1:50 P.M.
Dear Gail and Harry
On behalf of the Members of the Board of Trustees of Acadia Divinity College I want to extend our condolences and prayers of support for the two of you and all the members of your family as you experience this time of grief. A very special part of your lives will be “missing” for a time but the blessed hope that sustains all of us as brothers and sisters in Christ will be proved to be correct when we rediscover that which was lost when our Lord calls us home. This will have been a week of great demands, physically, emotionally and mentally as so many decisions need to be made and so much re-adjustment occurs. Thankfully it will be the spiritual resources that we possess that will help us meet all those demands. We pray for strength, comfort, encouragement and peace for the living of these days as you settle yourselves in the arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Take time to rest in those arms and feel them take the strain and stress and give you all you need. “Be still and know that I am the Lord” (Psalm 46:10) God bless you.
Rev. Charles Thompson
Chairman: Acadia Divinity College Board of Trustees
Karen and Elmer Freeman
Dear Suzan, Patricia and Julie:
Our condolences at this sad time.
Enid MacKay
Gail and all your family. Sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gordon & Anne Peverill
Gail, Harry & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We send our sincere condolences to all.
Jim and Verna Allison
The Anthony Family
So sorry for your loss. Jim and I cherish the time we spent with your Mom and Dad at home and Ponhook. They were special people. Hang on to the memories.
Rosalee and Murray Smith
Gail, Harry, Ron, Rose and families – sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
George & Pat Fralic
Gail, Harry & Anthony family
We were sorry to hear of your dads recent death…It is
never easy to lose a parent….
May God bless you as you move forward ….knowing
your loved one is safe in His care……
George & Pat
Muriel and Raymond Whynot
So sorry to hear about Tommy’s passing.