JONES, Tony
Passed away surrounded by his loving family, unexpectedly on the 25th of January 2025.
Dearly loved Husband of Helen. Much loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Cathy and Dean, Jenny and Ben, Lisa and Steve, Donna and Jarrod, Karen and Matt. Adored Pa of Sam, Harry, Charlie; Molly, Billy, Tessa, Maddi; Sienna, Mia and Lilly.
God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
God Bless.
Funeral notice
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Tony Jones will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, February 7, 2025 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
In accordance with Tony's wishes, a private cremation will be held.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest sympathy to Helen and family
Tony was a wonderful friend and neighbour of all the Mellross families in Carpendeit and we know he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him .
So sorry we were unable to attend Tony’s funeral.
Pam, Ken, Sandra & Annette. (Mellross)February 09, 2025 1:59 pm
Dear Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and families.
My deepest condolences to you all on the loss of Tony - a very special man. I have such fond memories of spending school holidays with you all on the farm at Carpendeit.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Sending lots of love
Liz Lyon (Flynn)February 08, 2025 5:08 am
Dear Helen & family. So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Such a loss for you all. Michael & I remember him with fondness of a lovely & caring gentleman. Our apologies we couldn’t make the funeral today. Take care & thoughts with you all. Michael & Sherrill Hinkley
February 07, 2025 9:05 pm
To Helen and extended family. It was with great sadness to hear of Tony’s passing. He was always such a lovely person.
Our deepest sympathies to you all.
Mary & Hena Power & familyFebruary 07, 2025 12:34 pm
Our deepest sympathies to Helen and the Jones family at this sad time. May Tony rest in peace.
February 07, 2025 12:17 pm
My deepest sympathy Helen and family
Anne MulheronFebruary 07, 2025 11:39 am
Deepest sympathy to Helen and family on the sudden passing of Tony.Sending my love and prayers at this difficult time.
Christine Noble and familyFebruary 07, 2025 11:21 am
Dear Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and your families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, sending you my love and deep sympathy. I have such fond memories of spending time with your family during the primary school years and I remember Tony being kind and very patient with five young daughters!February 07, 2025 9:54 am
Dearest Helen,
Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and FamilySending our deepest condolences, love and hugs to you all at such a sad time. An amazing man gone far to soon, and will be truly missed.
big hugs,
Rosalie and Craig
February 06, 2025 5:37 pm
Thinking of you Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and families at this sad time on the sudden passing of Tony...a kind and caring, gentle man.
February 06, 2025 5:35 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Helen and your family on the sudden passing of Tony he was a true gentleman our thoughts are with you all
Maxine and Alan WaltersFebruary 06, 2025 5:17 pm
Deepest sympathy Helen, girls and all the family
So very sad to hear of Tony’s passing
He will be greatly missed by you all, hopefully beautiful memories get you through this time
Thinking of you all, take care of each other
Murray and Jean and familyFebruary 06, 2025 4:52 pm
Dear Helen and Family Our deepest sympathy on sudden passing of Tony was a great guy and sorely missed by anyone you knew him may he Rest in Peace and God Bless Laurie and Jane
February 06, 2025 1:51 pm
Dear Helen, girls and families,
Was so sad to hear of Tony's passing.
My heart goes out to you all and you are in my prayers.
Love and big virtual hugs
LouiseFebruary 06, 2025 1:37 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen and your family on the sudden passing of Tony a true gentleman will be sadly missed by many
Maxine and Alan WaltersFebruary 06, 2025 1:05 pm
Thinking of you Helen, girls & families at this very sad and sudden passing of Tony. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🙏
Suse MelvilleFebruary 05, 2025 9:53 pm
To Helen and family,
Sincere condolences on Tonys passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John HarinkFebruary 05, 2025 2:51 pm
Dear Helen and family , deepest sympathy to you all on the sudden passing of of Tony our thoughts and prayers are with you . Lucy ,Mike and Michael
February 05, 2025 2:39 pm
No matter where ever you met Tony, he was always the same. Friendly, obliging up for a chat and always willing to help in anyway he could. Whether it was at Hearn St Milk Bar, Lions Club or working night shift together, CAH. You felt enriched, after spending time with him.
Deepest sympathy to you Helen and family.
Rhonda GarnerFebruary 05, 2025 12:49 am
Deepest sympathy to Helen and the Jones families. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
All our love, Heather and Don Holland & families.February 04, 2025 9:10 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen, Donna, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Karen & families. On the sudden death of a kind, true gentleman. Thoughts are with you all.
Courtney, Clinton & JackFebruary 04, 2025 1:12 pm
Dear Helen, Cathy, Jenny,Lisa,
Donna and your families thinking of you very much at this time of Tony sudden death. What a shock and loss to so many. We greatly appreciately Tony's goodness to us and so many and willness to help and support where he could. May he enjoy his reward now . Love, peace and special memories to all.
Take care and thinking of you.
Carmel McCormickFebruary 04, 2025 11:09 am
Deepest sympathy to Helen and family on the passing of Tony.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Maree Foster
February 04, 2025 10:37 am
Deepest sympathy Helen Donna and family on the sad loss of Tony thinking of you all at this sad time .
RIP Tony❤️
Sheryl & Graeme LangdonFebruary 03, 2025 8:10 pm
My heartfelt thoughts are with you on the sudden loss of Tony. It was wonderful to recently come together after many years and reminisce about our farming days at Carpendeit. You were a kind & caring neighbour and a great cricket team member with John.
February 03, 2025 7:37 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen and the Jones families 👪 on the passing of Tony thinking of you all at this sad time Tony was a great friend and work 😢 mate at the lions club for many years a gentleman laid 🙏 to rest rest in peace Tony fond memories from vinny genua pam felekos and all the members at genua brothers 😢 🙏
February 02, 2025 8:46 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you Helen and your beautiful families. The treasured memories you all have of Tony are priceless.
February 02, 2025 7:05 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen,your girls and family. Tony was a very special kind man who will be sadly missed
Mick and JudyFebruary 02, 2025 4:26 pm
Thinking of you Helen and family with deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of dear Tony.
A dedicated family man as well as a very kind and generous member of the Colac community.
May you rest in peace Tony.
Bernadette and Richard Dawes and familyFebruary 02, 2025 9:49 am
Thinking of you Helen and Family at this very sad time......Our thoughts and Sympathy .......Judy and Denis Ryan....
February 01, 2025 9:48 pm
Condolences to you all.
Warm wishes.
Caroline MorrissyFebruary 01, 2025 7:08 pm
Our thoughts are with you Helen and all your family. Tony was a much respected and highly valued member of our Nightstaff team at CAH. Nothing was ever a bother to him with our requests. Always obliging and willing to help Nursing Staff. Geoff valued the time spent working with him at Colac Visitors Information Centre. A true Gentleman. Rest peacefully Tony.
February 01, 2025 1:12 pm
Deepest sympathy To Mrs Jones, Cathy, jenny, lisa, Donna, Karen and families.. you are all in my thoughts 💕
February 01, 2025 11:00 am
Fond memories of a gentle soul. Always kind and giving when id visit mum at the Hearn st Milk-bar. RIP Tony. Condolences to all the family.
Donna Sutherland and Terry Mahoney and family.February 01, 2025 8:45 am
If you ever want to meet a true gentleman I did it was a pleasure to work with you at the hospital. To Helen and the girls and the rest of the family my deepest sympathy.
Rob Harding
January 31, 2025 8:09 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen, the girls and all the Jones family. Tony was a wonderful caring man and his death will be deeply felt by many people.
Thinking of you all,
Rob and Mary Day.January 31, 2025 4:44 pm
tony Jones
Tony was a kind and gentle man. He will be greatly missed by Helen and his loving families
We have fond memories if him at Carpendeit and Purrumbete. His gentle nature fitted well with his kindness and willingness to assist people not expecting any reward. May God rest his soul.
Wilma and Geoff Fagan Cobden.January 31, 2025 4:02 pm
To Helen,Cathy,Jenny,Lisa,Donna,Karen and families.
Our thoughts are with you all at this incredibly sad time.
With sincere sympathy from Graeme and Rosemary Veitch and family.
January 31, 2025 2:31 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen and family on the sad loss of Tony.
Love
From the Arceri family.January 31, 2025 1:20 pm
Dear Helen and family,
Our thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
Love to you all
Darryl and Leanne HartyJanuary 31, 2025 10:18 am
My sympathy to all of Tony’s family. May he Rest in Peace. Sylvia.
January 31, 2025 9:36 am
To Helen and family my sincere condolences to you all on the sad passing of your husband, father and grandfather. It is a very sad time for you but treasure the wonderful memories you have, these will stay with you forever.
Heather GreenJanuary 31, 2025 7:39 am
Deepest sympathy to Helen and family on the passing of Tony . A true gentlemen. M ay he rest in peace. Judy Swayn
January 30, 2025 10:00 pm
Sincere sympathy to you Helen and family in Tony’s loss.
Kind regards
Jenny and Graeme FulfordJanuary 30, 2025 8:51 pm
Sincere condolences to all of the Jones family, especially thinking of Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna & Karen, your partners and Tony’s very precious grandchildren. Also thinking of Tony’s siblings and extended family at this very sad time.
This is just heartbreaking for you all.
Please know our thoughts are with you X
Love from, Richelle, Ian, Charlie, Millie & Jack SeurenJanuary 30, 2025 8:49 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen and the extended family. A lovely gentleman.
January 30, 2025 8:08 pm
Deepest Sympathy Helen and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Tony. My thoughts are with you all.
Sharyn NewtonJanuary 30, 2025 7:55 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen and family on the sad passing of Tony.
January 30, 2025 6:23 pm
Dear Helen and all the extended family
We send deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Memories are very precious and will keep you all close to Tony.. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jennine and Bernie MahoneyJanuary 30, 2025 5:18 pm
Dear Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna and Karen and family . So shocked and saddened to hear of your husband, father , father in law and grandfathers passing. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. RIP Tony enjoy a cuppa in heaven with Dad John Fleming and your Carpendeit neighbors of old.
Regards
Julie and Chris Minster ( Fleming)January 30, 2025 4:56 pm
Helen and family my thoughts are with you all. My memories of Tony are that of his gentle nature and a true honest man.
Wish I could be present to give lots of hugs 🤗Gill and Pearce family ❤️
January 30, 2025 4:46 pm
Our deepest sympathy goes to Helen and family, and to Tony’s brothers and sisters. Tony was a wonderful neighbour at Carpendeit for many years so we were deeply saddened to hear of his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dianne and Lindsay Marriott
January 30, 2025 4:08 pm
Condolences to you Helen and family on the passing of Tony. Tony was a wonderful gentleman as you all know so well. You will all have your own special memories of a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. Rest in peace Tony.
Geri and Len (Flash) Gordon and family
January 30, 2025 1:27 pm
Our deepest sympathy to Helen and family on the unexpected passing of Tony , a beautiful, gentle man , fond memories of days at Colac Area Health rest peacefully Tony your work here is done.
Lorraine and Garry McGlynnJanuary 30, 2025 12:38 pm
To Helen and Family,
Sending lots of love and hugs on the passing of Tony. He was a fantastic person who always had a smile on his face.
Ian, Nicole, Rhys and Ella Walter xoxo
January 30, 2025 12:30 pm
My deepest sympathy to you Helen & family.
Thinking of you at this time.Dianne
January 30, 2025 11:58 am
Deepest sympathy to you all Helen & Family on the loss of Tony. Such a lovely, kind & caring man. You will have his love & wonderful memories to help you continue this journey without him. Lifelong and dear friend of Mum & Dads & the Dalziel Family. He will be so missed.
Much love to you all Raelene (Boyd)January 30, 2025 11:51 am
Our deepest sympathy to you Helen & family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Rest peacefully Tony 🥀
Russell & MargJanuary 30, 2025 10:35 am
To Helen and family, so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. Jan
January 30, 2025 10:23 am
My condolences to Helen and family.
Tony was a trustworthy, respected and reliable colleague not only to me but to many as a Porter at Colac Area Health.
True gentleman.January 30, 2025 10:19 am
Deepest Sympathy to Helen & Family.Our prayers & thoughts are with you ali.From Tim & Dianne Ryan.
January 30, 2025 10:14 am
To Helen and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Tony. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Winsome,Jos and family.January 30, 2025 9:40 am
Extending my deepest sympathy to Tony’s family. Tony was a great support to me on night duty in the emergency department as our trusted porter.
January 30, 2025 8:25 am
Our sincere condolences to Helen and all your family on the sudden passing of Tony. Thinking of you all at this sad time. We hope you can find some comfort remembering the happy times you shared. Tony will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Sandra and Hilary GormleyJanuary 30, 2025 8:24 am
To Helen and family.Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Mary and Alan Carew
January 29, 2025 10:17 pm
To Helen and family
Deepest sympathy on Tony's passing
Fond memories of Tony volunteering every year ( for over 10 years)to mark out the Colac Kana Festival's parade assembly area and then each Saturday, with a smile, assisted the floats get started on time.
Thank you for all those hours of support and for training your replacements so well.
Rest peacefullyJanuary 29, 2025 8:16 pm
Dear Helen and family. Our prayers are with you all at the sudden passing of Tony.Loving memories are yours to keep.
January 29, 2025 7:44 pm
To Helen and family thinking of you all on the sudden passing of Tony Alice Doyle
January 29, 2025 6:38 pm
Words are so hard to find when someone so loved passes away. Tony, you loved and were loved. You played a very special part in our lives leaving us with very special memories. Rest peacefully Tony. Our love to all the family. Herb and Gloria and family.
January 29, 2025 5:32 pm
Dear Helen and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time since Tony’s death.He was your loved husband, father and grandfather.He will be remembered fondly by you all.RIP Tony.Love from Bernadette and Peter Nolan and family 🙏💐🥰
January 29, 2025 5:06 pm
To Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and families.
With my deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your dearly loved husband and father.Such a gentle and thoughtful man who will be missed by all who knew him.
Andrea RoacheJanuary 29, 2025 5:00 pm
To Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and all your families. Deepest sympathy on Tony's death, a gentle man and a true gentleman. I hope your love and memories of Tony bring you comfort.
Karen GlennenJanuary 29, 2025 4:39 pm
I was terribly saddened to hear of Tony’s passing.
Thinking of you Helen, and all your family and hoping your beautiful memories will help you all at this very difficult time.
Jan & (Gordon) WilsonJanuary 29, 2025 3:35 pm
To helen and family
I am so sorry here the lost of Tony he was such a nice person to know going miss you so much Tony goodbye my mate rest in peaceJanuary 29, 2025 2:48 pm
Deepest sympathy to you Helen and all the family on your loss. Treasured memories of a gentle happy helpful man are yours always. Thinking of you all at this time.
January 29, 2025 12:58 pm
Dear Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and families. Our deepest sympathies to you all, so sad to hear the sudden loss of Tony. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
RIP Tony, you were such a lovely man, always with a smile.
Love Amy, Len, Leah, Alana, Adam and families 🌹January 29, 2025 12:07 pm
Sincere condolences to Helen and family at this sad time. RIP Tony 💔
January 29, 2025 10:15 am
Dear Helen and family. Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Tony. May he Rest in Peace. Tony and Jill Mallon
January 29, 2025 9:17 am
To Helen and family
I have no words to stay it so sad to here the loss of a wonderful person we all got along with I have worked with tony over the 12 years in the lion’s club of colac and I got along with him so well I am going to miss him so much he always put his hand up for helping us and we had bbqs at any of our activities we do this is a shock to us all going to miss him a lot rest in peace tony thank for everything you have you have left a big hole in ours harts and left so many people behind that we call family and friends goodbye tony until we meet again never going to stop thinking of you now you may lay in peace goodbye my mate. From ClaireJanuary 29, 2025 1:04 am
My deepest condolences go to Helen so sad that tony( TJ) thinking of you Helen
January 28, 2025 9:25 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Helen & Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and families,
Thinking if you all at this sad time,
Fond memories of our holidays together,
Joy & Tony xxxJanuary 28, 2025 9:21 pm
To Helen and family our deepest sympathy for your sad loss; Tony will be very much missed by all who knew him. A gentle caring man. Former neighbours Sue,Terry, Leah, Jess and Erin Mulder
January 28, 2025 9:14 pm
Sincere Sympathy Helen and the Jone's Families on the loss of Tony,we were so sorry to hear of his passing.
Treasure the special memories you have of Tony and remember all the happy time that you shared.
A life well lived.
Sending our love.
The O'Meara family ❤️January 28, 2025 8:52 pm
To Helen and family, was saddened and shocked to hear of Tony’s passing.
May he rest in peace.January 28, 2025 7:31 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen and all the family .so sad to hear of your sad loss of Tony.Thinking of you love marg .
January 28, 2025 7:00 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen, Cathy, Jenny, Lisa, Donna, Karen and families on the sad loss of Tony. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sam,Kylie,Bryce and JoshJanuary 28, 2025 6:15 pm
Deepest sympathy to Helen and families on the passing of Tony.I have such fond memories working with Tony in the Hearn street Milk-bar, one of the best ever to work for, always a smile on his face and treated his customers with the utmost respect . A devoted husband, father and grandfather. Hope they have some cream donuts up In heaven for you ( remember half each) RIP 💔
January 28, 2025 5:33 pm
Thinking of Helen Cathy and Dean Jenny and Ben , Lisa and Steve, Donna and Jarrod Karen and Matt, and your grandchildren at this very sad time
Remembering Tony With great affection also
Monday mornings at St Marys after counting we would have a catch up on what was going on
Go forth now Tony your work on earth is done
(Bernie) & Colleen and familyJanuary 28, 2025 4:07 pm