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FORD, Anthony David
(Tony): QSO
former Chief Justice of Tonga and former NZ Employment Court Judge.
Kua hinga tã tãtou totara i te wao nui a Tane.
Our mighty totara has fallen.
"Your love will light our way.
You will live in
our hearts forever."
On 31 January 2020, Tony passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Valda. Adored and loving father and father-in-law to Carmen & Jon, Janine, David, Kristine & Dave, Angela & Jason, Sonya & Neil, Anthony & Claire. Treasured and loved Pop, and Master of the Hot-and-Cold to Zachary, Emily, Henry, Theo, Thom, Luke, Danny, Maali, Billy, Cheley, Solomon, Cameron, Molly, Daisy, Arlo, and Holly. An adored big brother and brother-in-law to Basil & Diane, Judy & Ross, Jane & Paul, Kevin & Glenice, Minnie & Rod, Shirley & Ken, Les & Helen, Doug & Maureen, David & Anita, and a loved Uncle to his nephews and nieces. A service to celebrate Tony's life will be held at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott St, Wellington Central on Monday 10 February 2020 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. The family are eternally grateful for the care and support Tony received from Wellington Hospital staff. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance will be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages for the family may be sent c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.
"Always loving, Always loved."
Funeral arrangements made by Larry Greco.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
9 Entries
My deepest sympathy to Valda and Tony's Families, enjoyed my years of playing Bowls with and against him.
Allan (Benny) Hill
Allan Hill
February 21, 2020
Warmest sympathy to Valda and rest of family. Ofa lahi atu
George Vete
February 11, 2020
My thoughts are with the Ford and Smith Families at this very sad time.
Anne Boddy
February 9, 2020
We are so sad to hear of Tony's passing. A great man whose contributions to the legal profession in Tonga were significant and will not be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to Valda and the family. Ofa Lahi atu
Dana, Ralph and Oliver Stephenson
February 8, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to all Tony's Family.
Marg and Les Singer.
February 8, 2020
Ofa lahi atu from Steve and Anne Edwards and family from Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Anne Edwards
February 8, 2020
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Kind Thoughts
Peter and Natischa Kelliher
Peter Kelliher
February 4, 2020
Valda and family, we wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Tony. You are in our thoughts. Kind Regards Jenny Tamplin, Stephen Dacombe-Bird and Ian Kirkman.
February 3, 2020
Good memories Tony, fly high Shona
Shona Pickering
February 3, 2020
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