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MARTIN, Anthony Ernest

Born Monday January 11, 1943. Passed away Monday February 21, 2022.


Passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Dearly loved husband of Carmel (dec). Loved father of Fiona, David and Nicole. Father in-law of Gary, Tracey and Tony. Pa of Bailey, Ally and Kayla; Gemma and Timothy; Lachy, Georgie and Jake. Son of Edward and Lillian (both dec). Brother and brother in-law of Brian, Patricia (both dec), John (dec), Jan and Gail.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday February 25, 2022

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Anthony Ernest Martin will be offered at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, February 25, 2022 commencing at 10.00 a.m. The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those who were unable to attend, click here to view the recording.

Tributes

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  1. Sympathy to Tony’s family, and Jan and Gail at this sad time. Tony was a friend and workmate of dad- Leo Boylan- driving milk tankers.
    Our thoughts are with you all. Frankie Boylan and Judy Jackson

    Judy Jackson

    February 28, 2022 3:44 pm

  2. Dear Fiona, David and Nicole, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Katrina Kehoe

    Katrina Kehoe

    February 25, 2022 3:35 pm

  3. Tony and Carmel's families, deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Leo O'Donohue and Family

    James Raymond O/donohue

    February 25, 2022 11:20 am

  4. Deepest sympathy to Tony's children on his passing. Please take comfort knowing Mum and Dad are reunited in Heaven.
    Jan and Gail, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
    Love cousin Pauline Beechey.

    Pauline Beechey

    February 24, 2022 9:48 pm

  5. Deepest sympathy to Jan and Gail and the Martin family on the loss of Tony his humor and wit will be sadly missed Rest In Peace brother. Mick and Eileen

    M . Mc Guane

    February 24, 2022 9:29 pm

  6. Deepest sympathy to all Tony's family at this sad time. We have many happy memories of times spent with Tony, Carmel and our O'Donohue cousins. May they both rest in peace together.
    Peter and Helen Smith and family

    Peter And Helen Smith

    February 24, 2022 3:48 pm

  7. Deepest sympathy to Fiona,David,Nicole and families A good man and and a great mate.Will always remember the great times you and I had at the old Railways Refreshment Bar. Trevor&Clare Carr

    Trevor Carr

    February 24, 2022 2:27 pm

  8. Sincere sympathy to Gail and Janice and all Tony’s family. He had a great working relationship with people when he was at Bonlac. We have happy memories. Our thoughts are with you. Vonda and Stewart Carson

    Vonda Carson

    February 24, 2022 10:23 am

  9. Deepest sympathy to Fiona, David, Nicole and families on the recent death of your loved father Tony. A good and decent man and a valued friend and colleague to my late father Des. Tony will be remembered for his wit and joy he brought to many of those who worked at Bonlac and the Community.

    Justin Mahoney

    February 23, 2022 9:35 pm

  10. Deepest sympathy to the Martin family on the passing of Tony he was a true gentleman joan Lawrence and family

    Joan Lawrence

    February 23, 2022 2:22 pm

  11. Tony we will miss your cheeky banter when seeing you in Mercy and the catch up phone calls. Reunited with Carmel in such a short time Thinking of you all, Fiona, David, Nicole, Jan, Gail and families Take care and hold on to all those special memories you will have in your hearts. Take care ❤️ Love Mandy Vickers and all the McKenzie families

    Mandy Vickers

    February 23, 2022 1:49 pm

  12. A man that was loved by so many people of all ages and will be sadly missed by all.
    Thank you heaps Tony for being a second father to my daughter Kathryn.
    Reunited with your wonderful & loving wife Carmel.
    R.I.P Great Man.
    Sam & Jenny Rowarth.

    Sam & Jenny Rowarth

    February 23, 2022 1:20 pm

  13. sending love to all the family at this sad time.
    Tony you will be missed by so many. I will miss you and miss our chats and giggles. I will think of you often and have a beer or two. Rest easy and say hey to Carmel enjoy a walk together. Xxx

    Kellie Edwards

    February 23, 2022 11:40 am

  14. Deepest sympathy to Fiona,David,Nicole and families on the recent death of your loved father Tony.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.Love to Jan and Gail too.Lots of love from Bernadette and Peter Nolan and family.GO CATS 💐🙏💕

    Bernadette Nolan

    February 23, 2022 9:23 am

  15. Tony, I loved staying with you and Carmel in my days at Trinity and loved calling in and visiting you post that.
    A cheeky bloke with a great sense of humour that would never let a Demons loss against Geelong go without some sort of banter.
    Rest well and thanks so much for being a part of my life x

    Kathryn Rowarth

    February 23, 2022 6:17 am

  16. Tony you were a gently soul you will be sadly missed
    My heart breaks you have gone. I will miss your cheeky smile and when I was down you always made me smile I’m am so great full I met you

    Torrie

    February 22, 2022 8:51 pm

  17. Such a lovely gentle person with a fantastic sense of humour, Tony rest in peace, reunited with your beloved Carmel. Deepest sympathy to Tony's children and sisters Gail and Jan
    Julie Campbell

    Julie Campbell

    February 22, 2022 8:08 pm

  18. though i didn't know Tony, I knew Carmel.....I am so very sad to see this today....please accept my sincerest condolences to all his family and dear friends....may he rest in peace above with Carmel

    Catherine O'Loughlin

    February 22, 2022 8:04 pm

  19. My deepest condolences to Fiona, David, and Nicole also Jan and Gail and family
    Reunited with Carmel
    Rest in peace Tony
    Colleen Bernie (Dec) and Family
    Colleen O’Shannassy

    Colleen O’Shannassy

    February 22, 2022 7:32 pm

  20. Tony,
    I’m so grateful I got to spend time with you before you passed away. I’ll miss your cheeky sense of humour, little road trips and phone calls.
    So many memories to treasure.
    Reunited with Carmel now and both at peace together.
    Miss you and thank you for everything.
    Sally, Marc, Emily and Jye ❤️

    Sally Montano

    February 22, 2022 5:43 pm

  21. Tony you were a wonderful neighbour for over 40 years. reunited with Carmel. Memories of our yearly new year and Xmas street parties.Deepest sympathy to all the family. I am going to miss you joking around with me at work and still calling me neighbour there. Rest easy.

    Love from Judy and noel swayn

    Judy Swayn

    February 22, 2022 5:37 pm