Event Tonys funeral - Friday 20th June

[Synclare]

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[Grumps]

Hi all, for anyone attending tomorrow:

Shirl would like anyone going in their zed to make a formation behind Gary in Tonys Zed who will be behind the Limousine for the journey from the church to Doddington Hall for the wake. It is impossible to make a formation going in so please just make your own routes in.

We have already been warned that parking at the church is an issue but if anyone in their zed could try and park close together it would make it easier when leaving. Anyone not in a Zed will be asked to hang back for the zeds to leave first.

If you look at the above map Shirl has suggested parking on the purple line near the red crosses, hopefully this makes sense!

See you all tomorrow, wish the circumstances were nicer

 

[Toby]

Dave, please pass on my apologies to Shirl, and to the rest of the Zedders as unfortunately this time, I'm unable to be bringing up the rear as per.
Circumstances have dictated that I'll not be able to make tomorrow, thoughts will be with everyone tho
I'll raise a glass to Tony tomorrow evening. .

Toby

 

[Grumps]

Dave, please pass on my apologies to Shirl, and to the rest of the Zedders as unfortunately this time, I'm unable to be bringing up the rear as per.
Circumstances have dictated that I'll not be able to make tomorrow, thoughts will be with everyone tho
I'll raise a glass to Tony tomorrow evening. .

Toby

Arghh, that's a shame mate. No problem, peeps will see this and I'll let Shirl know

 

[Philpatton]

please pass on my thoughts at tomorrows funeral. I can’t be there, but I’ll be thinking of the family

 

[Grumps]

please pass on my thoughts at tomorrows funeral. I can’t be there, but I’ll be thinking of the family

I will, thanks.

 

[Shelly]

My thoughts and love are with you all tomorrow
Please pass on my love to Shir, Garry, Abby, and the grandchildren
Im so sorry I won’t be able to attend tomorrow but I will be thinking of Tony and his family
It will be a very hard day for everyone, sending love and hugs to you all ……..

 

[Mint]

Hi Dave, as you know, we can't attend Tony's funeral tomorrow, but just to let you know we'll be thinking about you all.

 

[Grumps]

I'll pass both sets of regards on, thanks guys

 

[colb]

Will be thinking of you all tomorrow, so sorry I couldn't make it myself due to previous engagements here at the Zedshed Cymru, I know Tony would understand. Phil Baxter can represent the rest of us Zedders from down her in South Wales as I know he is attending.

 

[Grumps]

Just a heads up, anyone coming from Newark direction, there has been a bad accident at the McDonald's island and it's causing havoc throughout the area. If you can avoid, I suggest you do.

 

[Keet]

What a wonderful service and great turnout to say goodbye to a genuinely nice guy. RIP Tony

 

[Bigwinn]

Glad I headed over- a lovely service. Credit to the man seeing the church full of people paying their respects.

RIP Tony.

 

[brilie]

Tony Legend ! Nuff Said
RIP

 

[Grumps]

I can only agree with the above comments. I balled my way through the service . Such a good genuine man, I, along with many others will miss him . RIP you grumpy old sod!

 

[Synclare]

Yes indeed that under different circumstances would havr been a lovely day. Perfect tranquil English setting, perfect weather and a great turnout. Even his Rt Hon Baron Hailsham of Kettlethorpe came out to see what the hoi polloi were up to. I addressed him as plain old Mr Hogg which he confirmed he was indeed. Asked if it was o.k to park in front of his hall (country pile) despite the 'private' notice he confirmed absolutely and, went on to say we can use the field by the hall if running out of room, I thought that was jolly decent of him.
Carla, Tony & Shirleys daughter who they lost in December 1994 is buried next to Tony, they can have a good catch up now.

Couldn't have had a better send off.

 

[AleNod]

Can't add anything to what other's have said really, RIP Tony . . .

 

[EnthuZiaZT]

We had an horrendous journey to St Peter’s & St Paul’s church at Kettlethorpe, so glad we persisted. The undertakers staff were so kind when we arrived and ushered us in to the packed church.
It speaks well of T-Tony that he was so well loved on this forum as so many had made the effort to attend. It was a sad service, though the eulogy captured the essence of Tony’s life. He was a special man to so many.
After the service we participated in the cruise to Doddington Hall for his Wake, again nice to catch up with old friends.
Mike and Sandy.

 

[Paul Rice]

RIP mate, gone but not forgotten

 

[Z Victor 1]

That so many people were sad at his passing tells you everything you need to know about Tony. Kind, knowledgeable,helpful and humourous to the end.