Tribute from Lesley and Taryn (Simon's Wife and Daughter) We are so sad that we are not able to be at the celebrations of Tony's life in person and are grateful we could let Simon be there representing us and passing on lots of love from both of us to everyone so far away. We have some wonderful memories of very happy times spent with Tony and Rona here in South Africa over the past few years - but most especially an amazing Christmas and New Year last year which we will cherish always. Tony also visited us a few years ago on his own and made some wonderful memories for all of us but especially Taryn who lost her other Grandpa when she was only 7, and will now always fondly remember the times she spent with Tony. He was always very supportive of her dancing and took much interest and bought her a number of outfits the most memorable being the sailors suit for highland dancing which arrived in the nick of time before her first competition this year in Knysna. We were so disappointed that it had not arrived as we knew it was in the country but the post office did not yet have it so we took one last chance and stopped at the post office as we drove out of our home town to go on the holiday where she would also be needing an outfit, and somehow it had just in the last few minutes arrived - such an amazing surprise and just in time for her 15th birthday which was the same day as the competition. Another entertaining memory Taryn will never forget is when Tony stayed with us for a few weeks in 2017 and Taryn had a onesie (one piece pyjama suit) which had a broken zip, it had come undone from the outfit. We went off to church the one sunday and when we returned he gave her the onsie having sewn it up (saying he always carried a sewing kit in his bag) and fixed the zip - who ever had a grandad like that? So talented and so much fun to be with. We also have many fond memories of the conversations about animals and especially dogs. He had so much knowledge and we could all chat for hours about the antics of dogs and he always had many tips for us with our unruly hounds. We are heartbroken to know we will not see him again in person, but the memories and love will remain with us and you are all close in our hearts this day as you celebrate his life, especially Rona, David, Dee, Paul and Simon lots and lots of love from the tip of Africa, Lesley and Taryn xxx