A salute to Tony's life was held at Woking Crematorium on Friday 9th June 2017 at 2:45 pm.  The service was conducted by the Celebrant - Malcolm Cook.

In memory of Tony and in recognition of his tailoring roots, everyone came dressed to impress. 

After the service everyone joined the family for Tony's favourite - afternoon tea!  This was served at The Cricketers, Horsell. 

Order of Service

Adagio of Spartacus by Khatchaturian

Was adapted to be the theme tune to one of Tony's favourite TV programmes - The Onedin Line.  The start of Tony's boating adventures.

Welcome and Introduction -by Malcolm Cook

If by Rudyard Kipling - read by son Neil

One of Tony's favourite poems about life

Eidelweiss from the Sound of Music

Was the team song from the Bramshill Police staff College 1967 - usually sung after dinner!  The Sound of Music was his son Nigel's favourite film

Tribute to Tony - by Malcolm Cook

Music for Reflection - Abide with Me by Doris Day

Words by Rev. Lyte of Berryhead Brixham, written whilst watching the sun setting over Torbay

One of Tony's favourite vistas.  Sung by Tony's favourite movie star

Poem "Dad"

Composed by son Colin and read by grand daughter Rhianna

You’re my hero, you’re my friend,

I held your hand until the end.

You wrote to me when I couldn’t believe,

You gave me back the truth I need.

You went too soon, before your time,

When things were bad, you made them fine.

I’m so proud to be your son

You’re my Dad, the only one.

Renee's personal tribute (read by Malcolm Cook)

Closing Words by Malcolm Cook

You'll Never Walk Alone by Elvis Presley (Departure Music)