Anthony Raymond Malley

Tony was born on Oct. 2, 1959, in Oakville, Ontario, to Violet and Ernest Malley. He attended White Oaks Secondary School, worked in the lumber industry, and in 1981 proudly joined the Canadian Armed Forces, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather before him.

Throughout his service Tony was stationed at Ottawa, Holberg, Lahr, Petawawa, Somalia, and Jericho Garrison. He was also proud to serve during Operation Peregrine in 2003 as one of more than 2,600 Canadian forces personnel mobilized to help fight the 800 separate forest fires overwhelming British Columbia. He retired from the forces as a sergeant in 2005 and continued as a federal public servant until 2010.

Tony was a lifelong fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Toronto Argonauts. He loved skiing, trips to Hawaii, Italian food and lobster, Monty Python, whiskey, and an excellent glass of red wine. He had a wonderful sense of humour, was a kind listener, and loved his family.

He battled multiple myeloma for 14 years, always with a hopeful outlook and without complaint. When faced with an obstacle, he persevered.

Tony was predeceased by his parents and his sister Lynda. He is survived by his loving wife Kara; his children Maressa (Tony), Olivia (Rob), and Mackenzie (Carol); his brothers Malcolm (Janet) and Laurence (Sandra); and his adoring nieces and nephews, Diana (Rod), Denise (Martin), Laura (Layne), and Reid (Amber).

His family would like to thank Dr. Nardia Strydom and Dr. Kevin Song for many years of dedicated care, and Dr. Lauren Daley at St. John Hospice for her attention and kindness.

A memorial service in celebration of Tony’s life will be held this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to Myeloma Canada or the Royal Canadian Legion.

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.

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