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ANTHONY DAVID EASON (TONY/ SKIP)
Date of Passing: Nov 17, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANTHONY DAVID EASON (TONY / SKIP) On Saturday, November 17, 2018, after a lengthy illness, Tony passed away peacefully, with family and friends at his side, at the age of 82. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Alette (Ali); children, Andrea (Sam) and Graham (Colleen); grandchildren, Justin (Ashley), Kyle, Cameron, Kirk, Chloe and Kaleb; great-granddaughter Averie; brother Paul (Georgina); sisters, Maureen and Veronica (Gordon); several nieces and nephews, and his foster son Michael (Sarah). Tony was born in England where he worked and lived until he immigrated to Canada with Ali and Andrea in 1965. He lived mainly in Winnipeg, but spent five years in Elliot Lake, ON, followed by 15 years in Lac du Bonnet, MB. Although he worked as a mechanic, his true passion was Scouting and working with children, which he did alongside Ali for over 45 years. Together they started the 173rd Archwood Scout Group which included Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, and were involved until the group closed some 35 years later. Tony was also involved with Big Brothers and was a volunteer at the Lac du Bonnet Care Home. As well, he and Ali were foster parents who cared for more than 21 foster children. He truly was a great man and will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. A Celebration of Life will be held at Archwood Community Club on January 6, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Meadowood Manor for their exceptional care of Tony during his two year stay. For those who wish, contributions can be made to Parkinson's Canada, Meadowood Manor or any youth organization. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, Beausejour (204) 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 24, 2018
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Skip, you will be truly missed. The lessons you taught us through scouting are so much an integral part of our lives; the importance of caring, friendship, leadership, and being a responsible citizen of the world and a role model to others. These skills you have instilled in us. Our deepest sympathies to you Ali and the whole family. Skip is always along side us for the walk! Love to the Family, Martin,Beth and Julia Frigo (Alberta) - Posted by: Martin Frigo (Scout / Venture) on: Nov 29, 2018
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GONE HOME Skip...I am so honored to have experience so much thanks to you. I can not imagine what I could have learned had I actually been a member of 173rd and not just a scout that was welcome to participate with your group. I can honestly say that the 20years. I gave back to the movment. I only hoped to be a fraction of the leader you were...Be Prepared Skip...You made us prepared - Posted by: Darrin Bonnett (ScoutingSkip) on: Nov 29, 2018
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My sincerest sympathy to you Ali on Tony's passing. He was a wonderful person, so full of fun. You made so many happy memories together and I pray they will comfort you. God bless you. - Posted by: Wendy Zeemel (Friend ) on: Nov 25, 2018
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Ali, Andrea and Graham - Thank you so much for sharing Tony with us. He had such a direct positive impact on so many people. And many of those people then shared those life lessons with others. His can do attitude, wit and resourcefulness have been an inspiration to us all. I am so grateful to be one of his students/disciples. - Posted by: Darren Dambly (Student/Disciple) on: Nov 24, 2018
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Our deepest condolences to Ali and the family. Our son started as a Beaver with Ali and continued with Tony as his Cub, Scouts and Venturers leader. What a wonderful program those two had. We truly have lost a wonderful human being who looked after our boys taking them on canoe trips in the summer and also over to England one year. Rest in Peace Tony. - Posted by: Sharon and Scott Johnston (acquaintance) on: Nov 24, 2018
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family. As I think of Skip I’m flooded with memories of the big yellow and green bus. The 70’s brown Venture van. Dog Tooth Lake, George Lake, winter weekends at Camp Arness riding around on those old snowmobiles. The pride we all felt as we continuously dominated the Klondike challenge competition. Tuesday nights at Archwood school and the many great friendships I had made. I was a part of the famous 173rd from the age of 5 till I was 18. When I think of my childhood I think of Skip. His dedication to scouting and mentoring boys into men was second to none. Rest In Peace Skip. You will be missed by so many. Mike Johnston - Posted by: Mike Johnston (Scout/Venture ) on: Nov 24, 2018