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ANTHONY (TONY) ROBERTS
Date of Passing: Apr 15, 2002
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANTHONY (TONY) ROBERTS It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony (Tony) Roberts, on Monday, April 15, 2002, at the age of 83 years, at Vista Park Lodge. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers, Joe (Alice) of Winnipeg, MB, James (Molly) of Toronto, ON; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary; and his sisters, Kathleen and Anne; and brothers, Andrew, Cy, Felix and Johnny. Tony enlisted in the Armed Forces and served in Canada and overseas from March 1941 and was discharged in November 1945. He was later employed by the C.N.R. as a switchman from November 1947 until his retirement in December 1978. He was interested in horse racing and was the owner of several race horses. Tony was also interested in boxing, and in 1938 he won the Dominion Bantam Weight Championship of Canada. He was enrolled in the Hall of Fame. A memorial mass will take place on Monday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the Holy Rosary Church, 510 River Ave. Reverend Father Sam Argenziano will be presiding. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Tonys memory to a charity of ones choice. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 20, 2002
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Sorry not to have replied sooner, I only saw this recently. I just wanted family to know that Tony was a phenomenal friend, who I spent considerable time with several years back, when he lived in the Westwood area. I consider our shared interests in music and other activities such as painting, renovations, sports, etc. to always bring a smile or laugh when I recall our conversations. I met with Tony only a few times in recent years, but he hadn't changed too much. He loved his sister dearly and I know in my heart he was a good soul. He will be missed greatly and my condolences to his family. Robert Henderson - Posted by: Robert Henderson (friend) on: May 09, 2023