
Tony had been a valued member of the Group since its early days and his wit and wisdom were always eagerly anticipated features of Group activities.
Tony had been working from his home in Rhos, Wrexham since taking early retirement from his staff features writing job and his column was always a major and enjoyable part of the Leader motoring section.
Tony, aged 67, had bravely battled with a short illness and died at the home of his daughter in Ruabon on July 1 with his family around him.
The father of five he spent his early years in East Grinstead and spent some time in Canada and San Francisco before returning to Britain where he became a freelance journalist working for a number of national newspapers.