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Condolences
To Vidi, Amanda and Aron,
I have not spoken about my feelings for my elder brother Tony as it is always a crushing feeling when I am reminded so many times, on so many occasions, through so many journeys to and from Calgary.
Although my message is probably the latest, I do so writing it as I know that you are feeling my thoughts and hearing my words as our short lived relationship was one of such pleasure, graced with genuine and deep mutual feelings for each other and family. You truly are the closest that a brother ever can impact on another.
Although our time together was short, you filled the years with so many unforgettable moments, stories and lessons, that make a younger brother into a better man, as he continues without your physical presence. Your lessons of life to me are enduring and will live forever and pass on to my daughters who also always feel your presence.
Tony, I apologize for not picking up the game of golf as yet, in spite of the excellent book you gifted me. While this book remains an ornament, I am constantly reading and reflecting on the words of Khalil Gibran – The Prophet. You must have intended me to be so engaged!
My girls, Amanda and Melissa are well into their career now and your days of being that immediate father in Calgary are always remembered. I do not know any family who gives love so generously to others like you, Vidi, Amanda and Aron. You were called upon to do things and you always delivered in spades.
I never forget the time when my Amanda called me well past midnight from her apartment while in Calgary studying for her MBA to tell me ” Dad, there is a mouse in the apartment and you have to come right now to get rid of it”. This was a bit of a challenge for me as I live in Edmonton and could not be as instantaneous, so the job was deferred to Uncle Tony and your Amanda. Your prompt action solved the problem while I went back to bed.
While there are too many regrets of not having your physical presence, your wonderful family and extended family like Raj, Shanti and Ashvin are still very close to our hearts and I owe you so much for leaving us the legacy that is Tony and Uncle Tony. I am so glad that on one occasion when you visited us in Edmonton, I did not take your advice and opened that very special single malt which was a collector’s treasure – the Balvene 1993 and you and I enjoyed and enjoyed, ,,,,.
You are a respected elder brother and jigri dost. You are always in our hearts and we will forever love you.
Ravi, Lynette, Amanda and Melissa
It has been a while and the pain doesn’t go away… thankfully the great memories don’t fade away either. We admired Tony with his love of turbulence and mischief, his love of family and individuals, his passion for the spoken word and energy to lay no stone unturned or be idle. My family will miss you forever Tony and understand that if Vidya, Aaron and Amanda need us we will always be there for them.
Love the Nobbs Family
Hi Aubrey: I knew you when we were all children in school. Very sorry to hear of the death of your brothers. My condolence to you, your mum, Vidya and the children. I will certainly keep you all in my prayers.
With kind regards, Savitri Bharat Singh
I am so shocked and sorry to hear the transition and of the loss of his physical presence here on earth. I am deeply thankful that I got to grab even the smallest glimpse into the life of Tony. I am sending out a huge and respectful THANK YOU for his service. Look back with tears, but also with laughter. Treasure every memory. They never die. Prayers to his family & friends, I am so sorry. Words cannot say……With lots of regards, Venkatesh, Bangalore, India
Aaron,
I am thinking of your Dad today as I played one of the CD’s in the car that we played previously on our way to a golf game – the song we shared reminded us of how lucky we were to marry two of the most difficult and special women in the world!
We loved life and had no idea time was short – we both had plans for the future. I shed one single tear for my friend (your father) and my defender who always expressed amazement at my success despite my aggressive style and work ethic. It is a little harder to function now knowing that he is not around to provide advice and hear my stories of success in the government. His listening made my life a little easier. Without him I don’t think I can continue too much longer in the federal public service. But I’ll try as I know he’d be proud of me!
Love Angelo
The Bahadur Family:
We all grew up in New Amsterdam & played cricket on Wapping Lane on weekends. I was shocked to hear of Anthony’s death and even more shocked to hear of the passing of Robert & Hubert. I spent many happy days in the Bahadur home & store. My deepest condolences to all the survivors and dependents of the Bahadur boys and of course to Doreen Bahadur. I would love to touch base with you. My phone # is 612-677-8338
Aubrey & Gordon Latchana
Dear Vidya, Aaron and Amanda:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Tony. Words can hardly express the shock and sorrow we feel for you, but we know that you are strong and with God’s help you all will be able to carry on.
Please accept our sympathy at the loss of Tony. We would have liked to show our respects in person, but were unaware of his passing. Again, our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Our deepest condolence to the family, Tony was a great person.
Dear Vidya Aaron and Amanda;
I extend to you all my deepest sympathies and love.
I must say that I did feel Tony’s vibrant and confident spirit with me last night as I sang the hymns. I will continue to pray for your family. God Bless you all with his mercy and love.
Vidya,
Tony was a friend. His smiles and friendly greeting will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dear Vidy, Aaron and Amanda;
Angelo and I were shocked and terribly saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. Tony was always a wonderful friend, he was part of our family and our lives. We feel such a great loss and miss him deeply.
Angelo is on his way to you, and I wish I could be with you all too. Just know I’m thinking of you guys and remembering all the wonderful times, laughs and lessons we shared with Tony.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Love Cristina
Dear Vidya, Aron, And Amanda,
We all are in very deep shock and state of disbelief that we will never see Tony again (physically) but his sincerity, and love will always remain with us as long as we live. Our prayers are with Tony’s family. Tony we will miss you a lot.
Tony was a friend, and when in Calgary to visit we would always try to meet, and with the rest of ‘the group’. He was full of ‘wise cracks’ and a philosopher, always with something new. We will miss you, Tony. Rest in peace. To Vidya and kids, our deepest sympathy, we share your sorrow and pain, and per ‘Gita’, the Soul never dies-‘Jai Shree Krishna’ (Soam Narine & family)
Vidya, Our prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Sheila and Bill Ross
Dear Vidya and family, I am still in shock from the news. Please take some comfort in knowing that you are all being held in our prayers. I know Tony will be sadly missed by a lot of people. We will continue to pray for strength for you and your family. Much Love to you all.
Dear Vidya, Aaron & Amanda,
I wish to extend my heart-felt sympathy and condolences to you all in this hour of sadness. My family and many of Tony’s friends from around the world, who have contacted me via e-mail, also commiserate with you.
Tony was a kind and trusted friend, one who could be relied on to do anything for you. For example, when I was single and still renting and did not yet own a garage, he let me park my prized red corvette in his garage while I took off a on a spring vacation to Jamaica. It was the safest place I could have parked it for those two weeks and still have it when I returned.
He was an accomplished pool player who did not like to lose. Out of ten games, I would win maybe two and that did not go over too well with Tony. He was such a competitor. He was elected president of the C&DCL one year and did make a difference. After his tenure about twenty tears ago, he left cricket and took up other interest like golfing and duties with the Guyanese/Canadian Cultural Association until his passing. His loss is incalculable, especially to his loving family!
He will be dearly missed.
My deepest sympathies to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From Winston and family
Vidya, Aaron and Amanda:
Our hearts ache to learn of the sudden passing of Tony, your beloved husband, father, and a dear friend to so many. Please accept our condolences and extend our sympathy to Tony’s mom, brothers and other relatives. God bless.
Horace, Judy, Andrea and Anthony Osman
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
No one is ever prepared for the overwhelming feelings of despair that can result from losing a loved one. The Bible refers to God as The Father of all Comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. With deepest sympathy to your family, please take comfort in knowing that God feels compassion for what you are going through. By means of prayer, please share your feelings, Our loving Father will give you what is needed to cope with the pain.
Dear Vidi,
Words cannot express our shock at your loss – we share in your grief.
I met Tony for the first time last year as we gathered for our first Global BHS reunion – he was every bit as charming as you.
To lose an alumnus as great at he was is a terrible loss to us – he was an integral part of our committee, whose wisdom we needed.
Vidi, our condolences to you and the kids – our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless.
Debbie
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family. We will always remember his jovial spirit whenever we met at functions. We pray that God will comfort you all.
Dear Mrs Bahadur,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family on the death of Anthony, your husband. (We were great friends and he was a Best Man at our wedding). I pray that God will grant you and your family peace, strength and His Abiding Grace to see you through this great loss. May God continue to comfort and guide you through this period as you mourn.
Herman & Eva Peters
#2 Village,
East Canje, Berbice
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy go out to you, Vidya, Aaron and Amanda. Westill cannot believe Tony’s booming voice will never be heard again. Terry was speechless when he heard and we all know how difficult that is to believe. Please remember we will always here for you all. Do not hesitate to call.
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this sad time.
Terry, Indra, Kerrin, Candace and Sean
Vidi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tony was a generous soul and a true friend. We will miss him.
Our deepest sympathy.
John, Judy and Genevieve Gunraj
To Vidya, the kids, Aunt Doreen, Bobby & family, Aubrey & family.
My deepest sympathy to all. My heart is deeply saddened. The memory of my last visit with him and all of you is still very vivid and he will be deeply missed. We will keep each of you in our prayers.
I personally, as well as Intercept Systems Corporation will miss Tony as a friend, a business leader with great acumen and a close confidant. His sudden passing is a great loss to all of us.
The sudden passing of Tony is a huge shock to all the staff at Intercept Systems. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends at this very difficult time.
Our Sincere and deep condolences.
Pray for his soul and we will ask God to Bless his soul.
Rest in Peace Brother.
Zoulfikar & Katie
Airdrie, AB
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I was shocked to read of Tony’s sudden passing. I will always remember him as a wonderful man.
My deepest condolences to Yidya, Aaron and Amanda.
Anne Greer
Chemainus, BC
Dear Vidya:
I was shocked and saddended to hear about Tony. I received a big hug from Tony at Globalfest on Thursday. Words cannot express my sorrow. Tony had a good heart – May God Bless his soul.
Vidya, may the memories give you and the children strength through the days ahead.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
God Bless!
Cecelia & Wesmore
We are extremely saddened by Tony’s passing. Please accept our condolonces on your loss. What a void his passing has created. May your happy memories of times spent with him comfort you in the days ahead. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We would like to send our heartfelt sympathy to Vidya, Aaron, Amanda and the Bahadur family on Tony’s death.
On so many occasions we have been touched by, and will always remember Tony’s infectious laughter, loving kindness and generosity of spirit.
Our prayers are with you.
On behalf of myself and my family, we will miss Tony. We were in great shock to find out about his passing and would like you Vidya, Amanda & Aaron to know that we are praying for you daily and hope you get through this terrible time.
Love – Alexis, Cliff, Alexandra, Christina & David
Our deepest sympathy to the Bahadur family. Our prayers are with you.
God bless.
I am very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of our adored and respected Tony. I am really shocked and saddened with the untimely death of such a kind, gentle, thoughtful, fun-loving and caring friend who was more like a brother to me. Tony and I had some great times together and I will always remember our days playing cricket and golf and his always being the life and soul of the party.
I sincerely feel most deeply for his loving wife and kids in this sad hour of mourning. The loss is too severe to be expressed in words, but something we are all forced to accept. Vidi, Aaron and Amanda, I know Tony will be looking down upon you all with great love and affection and giving you the strength and courage to accept this reality. Please know that I am here, please do not hesitate to call if you need any help from my side. Remember none of you are alone.
With my deepest sympathy and affection.
Steve Dutchin and Family
We extend our deepest sympathy to you Vidi, Amanda, Aaron and the extended family. Remember this: God does not reveal his plan, he reveals himself. He comes to us as warmth when we are cold, fellowship when we are alone, strength when we are weak, peace when we are troubled, courage when we are afraid, songs when we are sad, and bread when we are hungry. His promise is that he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Rest in peace Tony.
Rick, Sheila, Andrew and Sandra Dewan, Sherwood Park, AB
Our family were saddened to learn of the death of Tony. Our kindest and sincere sympathy to Vidya, Aaron, Amanda
and family.
May our God continue to keep you in
faith and strength.
God Bless
Sandra Partab and family
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Vidya, Aaron and Amanda. The Guyanese Community in Calgary has truly lost a loyal friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hi Vidya,
Very sad to hear about Tony. He was such a fun loving guy to play cricket with. I enjoyed quiet a few moments with him. His laughter, jokes and talk about different things in life were very entertaining.
Our deepest condolences and prayers for him and all his family.
A fun guy, always willing to share a story or joke, one of those folks who made you feel good, even on bad days.
I hear all good folks and cricketers go to heaven, so good on you Tony, and have a beer lined up for me when I arrive.
Cheers
John Farley – ex Taverner at Riley Park
I pray the Lord Jesus will hold Your beloved Tony in his loving arms, just as Tony held his family and friends in his, when he was here with us. To Vidya, Aaron, and Amanda, I sincerely pray the peace of our Lord be upon you in this season of mourning. Rest assured that your beloved Husband and father is Safe in the arms of Jesus.
With my deepest sympathy and affection.
Julio Thijs and family
We extend our deepest sympathies to the Bahadur family on this sad occasion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shyam & Pinky Mohabir
Edmonton
Our profound and heartfelt condolences to Vidi, Aaron, Amanda and the extended family. Tony’s death is being received with deep shock and grief from those with whom he came in contact with.
Tony’s loyalty and commitment extended beyond the borders of his family and home to his entire community which he enjoyed so much. He will be missed for his tireless and selfless example as a wonderful human being.
Tony’s life is being celebrated as one filled with wonderful memories of his faith and family, courageous acts of kindness, friendship, respect for everyone, laughter and community activism that will certainly be a source of lasting inspiration.
Rest in Peace my Brother!
Derick Ackloo & family
Toronto, Ontario
Tony’s death was a shock to all of us. We are deeply saddened by his passing and will always remember his kindness, warm hearted smile, acts of generosity, and loving nature. We extend our deepest sympathies to Vidya, Aaron, Amanda, and the rest of the family.
Our prayers are with you.
Algy Fredericks and family
Toronto, Ontario
We wish to express our profound sorrow and grief on learning of Tony’s passing away. Tony lived with a sense of purpose, for his family friends and the community to which he belonged.
Tony’life, works and sense of humor will be remembered for years to come
“Atma tab paramatma” The soul then the super soul
Andra & Savitri Thakur
(Nanaimo, B.C)
Dear Vidi:
I am deeply hurt and in shock at the tragic news of the death of my dear and beloved friend Tony. We first met at a family social in Edmonton in the mid-1970s and since then our friendship has been a strong bond. We were more than friends; we were brothers. We worked for years at the STELCO plant.
Tony was at my wedding, a brother to my younger brother and someone to confide in at all times. Tony is the God Father to my son Kenny who is still in shock and can’t believe that his Uncle Tony is no more.
Our two families were to have met in Winnipeg this Saturday for a mutual friend’s daughter’s wedding. I had planned to give my friend Tony and Vidi a surprise but dear Tony will not be there. My heart is aching with pain as I write.
Just a few years ago, I received a call from Tony. I was struggling to speak as I had just returned from the hospital. Tony wanted to know what happened, and I told him I was recuperating from cancer operation. Both of us couldn’t speak for a while.
Tony will be remembered for his love, humility, compassion and kindness by all who were touched just for knowing him. In the heart of Edmonton’s severe winter in January 1981, Tony diligently took life saving mother’s milk for my son (his God son) Kenny, who was in the intensive care unit. He made the trip several times a day for weeks. Thank you Tony for caring!
Our prayers are with you Vidi, Amanda, Aaron and the extended family. May you all have comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by all of us who met, loved and just knew him. Your loss is ours for his heart was big enough to accommodate all of us.
I pray that God will give you all strength and courage as you prepare to take him to his final resting place.
Will always love forever Tony!
Rest in Peace my dear brother Tony!
Rudolph, Joan, Sabrina and Kenny Ackloo
Toronto, Ontario
Dear Aunty Vidi:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this hour of great loss and sorrow. I am still trying to come to terms with the news of Uncle Tony’s sudden death.
In just a few days we were all going to meet and it was going to be a surprise for Uncle Tony. But this was not to be Aunty Vidi. I was looking forward to socializing with my God Father but instead I will be preoccupied with thoughts of the last rites for Uncle Tony.
I wanted to say “Thank you Uncle Tony” for feeding me as a baby as you took shifts with my Mom and Dad to be with me at the hospital. Instead Uncle Tony, I must speak to the many pictures I have with you. Thank you Uncle Tony for your love!
Aunty Vidi, please know that I am praying for God to give you, Amanda, Aaron and the rest of the family the strength and courage to cope with the difficulties in the coming days.
I will cherish the wonderful and loving memories of Uncle Tony for years to come. His love and affection will continue to be an inspiration to me.
Thank you Uncle Tony for your love and being an excellent example of a kind human being.
I will always love and cherish your memory!
Rest in Peace my God Father, Uncle Tony!
Kenny Ackloo
Your God Son
Toronto, Ontario
Our friend Tony was a kind & thoughtful person. He cared very much for the West Indian Community in Calgary and took every opportunity for their voices and concerns to be heard. Sleep well my friend and as you sleep be assured that we will carry on the good works you were doing. To Vidya, Aaron and Amanda, know that Tony will always be remembered by those whose lives he has touched. Anwar & Nan (Calgary)
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