9 January 1968 – 17 April 2023
9 January 1968 – 17 April 2023
WAREHAM, Tony Dave:
Peacefully in the presence of family at Palmerston North Hospital on Monday 17 April 2023, aged 55 years. Dearly loved soulmate of Leonie. Much loved Dad of Julia, Jessy and Meadow. Loved son of Nancy and the late Dave. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Shane and Ange, Paul, Nigel and Andrea. A much-loved Uncle to many and a mate to all. A service to celebrate Tony's life will be held in William Cotton and Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Thursday 20 April 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Rongopai Urupa, Rongopai Road (Pa Road), Awahuri, Feilding.
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons
To the Wareham family condolences from myself. i was shocked and saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. In 2013 the first time I met Tony in Jakarta...Tony was a fun friend he really loved his family a good listener had a good sense of humor caring for others and very humble. Fly high mate Rest In Peace
My sincere condolences to the Wareham Family. Tony and I completed our Commercial Theory on the same course and amazingly years later I flew many hours with Tony while we were based in Timbuktu, Mali. He always had his music playing and was always up for a beer and a laugh. We have kept in contact since that time. I will miss those catch ups. Rest in Peace Tone. Pic: Timbuktu, Mali July 2006
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. Sending my thoughts and love to Tony’s family at this hard time. Some good times were had all those years ago around Ashhurst, the ride in the Fletcher, pool games and our love of dirt bikes. But most of all the love you showed for your children, that is what I will remember the most. RIP in peace bro.
since we met in 2015, it was then that our friendship was established, special in the same hobby as trail bikes, all your kindness that I will never forget, deep sorrow, farewell friend, rest in peace, Indonesia - Central Kalimantan - Sampit City
To the Wareham family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Tony. We in Indonesia. Sampit, Central Kalimantan. Will miss U Bro.. God love You..
To the Wareham Family, We are sadden to hear of the passing of Tony. Sorry we cannot be there today to celebrate Tony’s life in person, but know we are thinking of you all. I have fond memories growing up with you & your family in Ashhurst, memories of our time together will be treasured. one of my life highlights of us was playing Ashhurst footy under 19’s together & at the age of 30 you still looked the youngest in the team. Fly high my mate. Big hugs & lots of love to you all Love Kingo & Helen.
Aunty Nancy, Tony's family, Shane, Paul and Nigel and your respective families, sending much love to you all from all of us here in Australia that could not be there today. Tony I have fond childhood memories of you, mischievous, happy, very funny bright and talented boy and young man. Farewell cousin. Arohanui always.
Condolences to you guys, Much love from us all, we know how much Tony will be missed by all who he knew Rest in Peace mate.
Tony was a former colleague in the Ashhurst Volunteer Fire Brigade and then I was delighted to watch him pursue my unrealised childhood dream of becoming a topdressing pilot. He took my younger daughter and I for flights off Saddle Road, and ironically, topdressed our family farm in the Kirikau Valley, Taumarunui. Although I have seen little of him in recent years, I remember him fondly and know he will be greatly missed. Arohanui to all the whanau.
To Nancy and family very sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Sincere condolences from the Fraser’s. Our thoughts are with you all.
Such a shock to read of Tony's passing, I was in the Ashhurst Volunteer Fire Brigade with Tony in the early 2000's. I'll remember Tony as a bit of a trickster and a guy with a good sense of humour. Seems you've died way before your time! Rest in Peace Tony, I can only imagine the size of the hole you have left in the lives of those close to you.
Dear Nancy, Shane, Paul & Nigel, Greatly saddened to hear of Tonys passing. We send you our sincere condolences with love to all the family. It seems the heavens have gained another legend.. Forever Fly High Tony. Kylee & Garry Strawbridge
To the Wareham family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Tony. Such a shock. Thinking of you all X
To the Wareham family,condolences from myself. Always enjoyed Tony’s company in the short time I knew him. An absolute gentleman. Andrew
Dear Nancy, My thoughts went out to you and your family when I read that Tony is no longer part of your living family. Your grief from loosing both Dave and now Tony must be so great. May your large family and many friends provide provide support, and share special memories, at this most difficult of times.
I'm just so sorry words cannot describe. Tony the best guy, and Leonie my best mate. I'll always remember what he told me 'do something every day that scares you'. Just a fun loving, happy go lucky friend. I'll miss you Tony and feel for my mate Leonie in this time and for Tony's family. Much love and I just wish I could be there tomorrow. Fly high Tony xx (stunning photo Tony took)
Have just heard of Tony's passing. To Nancy,Shane,Paul,and Nigel and Wareham Clan please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time Gone Too Soon. Bruce and Jane Ralston and Family.
Nancy and Ange, my thoughts are with you both at this sad time. Treasure the memories. Kris xxxx
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons

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