ANTHONY (TONY) PIZEY

  The family of Anthony (Tony) Pizey announces his passing at the St. Boniface palliative care unit on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Tony was born in Kingston–upon-Thames, England, the oldest son of William and Jean Pizey, on Dec. 13, 1937. After graduation from school, Tony worked for the post office in England before joining the Royal Engineers and serving in Egypt and England.
Following his discharge from the forces, Tony was employed in the poultry industry in various positions. In 1966, Tony and his family immigrated to Canada and lived in southern Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia before settling in Bergland, Ont. in 1972.
For many years, Tony was employed in the tourist industry before setting up his own greenhouse business in Bergland, which he operated many years before his retirement.
Tony is survived by his wife and companion of 46 years, Valerie; sons, Ian (Nancy) of Kenora, Ont., and Stuart of Winnipeg, Man.; and daughters, Yvonne (Tim) Gouliquer of Bergland Ont., and Karen (Jeff) Reid of Winnipeg, Man.
He also leaves his grandchildren, Robert (Shirya), Michael and Amanda Gouliquer, Sean Pizey, and Myles and Candace Reid. Recently, throughout his illness, he took special comfort from his great-grandson, Aaron.
He also is survived by his brothers, Bill and John Pizey and their families; and special cousin, Pat Varey, who was like a sister to him, in England.
Tony also will be missed by his very dear friends, Stella Olson and her children, Theresa, Barbara, and Susie Olson. Missing him badly at home will be Sasha and Max.
At Tony’s request, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held.
The family invites all friends to share in a remembrance of Tony’s life at the home of his eldest daughter, Yvonne, at 9761 Highway 600 in Bergland, between noon and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cancer Care Manitoba and the staff of the palliative care ward at St. Boniface for their tender care during his illness.
Valerie would like to give a special thank you to Amy Big George for all her love and support during this difficult time.
Flowers are gratefully declined, but donations to Cancer Care Manitoba or the St. Boniface palliative care unit in remembrance of Tony would be appreciated.