Anthony Selwood ‘Tony’ passed away peacefully in the Great Western Hospital Swindon on Sunday 13th June 2021, aged 84 years.
A private funeral service will be held at the North Wiltshire Crematorium on Wednesday 30th June at 12 noon, this will be strictly by invite only. His family have requested family flowers only however, donations in Tony’s memory for the RSPCA may be sent c/o 10 St John Road Wroughton, more information from 01793 814602
Please leave your thoughts, memories and messages for his family and friends below.
28 Responses
Happy memories of a great friend and brother in law you were one of life ‘s laughter makers
He certainly was a laughter maker Val, will miss his jokes and funny stories so much xxx
Tony was a lovely lovely warm hearted man who I will sadly miss
so friendly, full of fun and a loved music with such a passion
My thoughts are with you Tony and your family
John paul x
Thank you JP for those lovely words, it means so much xxx
Tony was a lovely lovely warm hearted human being
He had a wonderful sense of humour loved music and will be sadly missed
My thoughts go to his family At this sad time you will never be forgotten Tony
John paul x
My uncle Tone or Nunky Tone as I called him when I was a child was one of a kind. His sister Jean, my mum took me to see him in SALOS shows and plays from a young age, and that’s where I got my love of music and theatre. I miss our Sunday afternoons at the Plough listening to the jazz musicians and your funny stories. But most of all I will miss you. RIP Tony xxx
Sleep tight Tony, sorely missed by your family and friends and your lovely niece Sue. R.I.P.
Thank you Connie for your lovely message xxx
Thank you Connie for that lovely message, it means so much xxx
Tony was one of life’s true characters. I look back fondly on my years of working with him at the Brewers Arms, Wanborough and my lasting memory of him will be as a truly funny guy who enriched my life by knowing him. Both my wife and I are deeply saddened by his loss.
Thank you John for that lovely tribute, it means so much xxx
We have wonderful memories of Tony and he will be much missed.
Malcolm and Lynda Warren, formerly of the Wyvern Theatre
Thank you for your message Lynda, he talked about you quite often xx
Worked with Tony for several years at Sainsbury’s was such a laugh and a great character and an all round great guy certainly made the Job feel easier you will be sadly missed.
Best wishes
Mark xx
Thank you Mark for your message. Tony talked about you often when remembering his time at Sainsbury’s xx
Where can I start and where do I end. Tony was with me at Tanwood as a senior boy, as Miss Mollie said, a brilliant tap dancer and an inspiration. He was always that to me. When I won my tap in the All England I thought of Tony xx As we both grew older we had lovely talks about dance and musical theatre. Tony was one of the wonderful guys who everyone loved xxxx He will be missed. May he now rest in peace in the arms of his beloved xx
Thank you Steph for your lovely message. He spoke of you fondly especially when talking about his Tanwood days. He will be sorely missed xxx
He was good company and a great raconteur! Loved his stories about bygone cabaret artistes. He was also a good friend to my late mother. Both Steve and myself are honoured to have known him and will miss him.
Thank you for your lovely message Nic and Steve. Hopefully your mum and Tony are up there enjoying a glass of wine or two xx
Dear Tony always a story to share and entertain us with, it was such a pleasure spending time with him and sharing our joint love of music.
Great times spent listening to jazz on Sunday afternoons too.
It won’t be the same not seeing his smiling face in Old Town, he will be sadly missed.
Our condolences go out to all the family.
Sheryl & Colin
Thank you for your lovely message Sheryl and Colin, he loved those afternoons listening to the jazz, and he told me you quite often popped in the plough at different times and had a drink with him. Old town definitely won’t be the same without him xx
Tony was always a star in mums ( Miss Mollies) eyes . And she talked about ‘Our Tone’ constantly. I remember him stealing the limelight in the ladies tap number in the 70th Show 💖
Sending loads of love to the family at this sad time.
Pollyann and the Tanwood Family
Xx
Thank you for your lovely message Pollyann, he talked often about when his dancing, I was so proud every time I saw him on stage, especially at your 70th show. He still had it! Tone will be missed by so many xx
Tony was one of life’s gems, a colourful character full of fun and great stories. He loved music and gave so much support to musicians, appreciating every performance. We will truly miss him and we are thankful to have shared many happy times with him. No doubt Tony will be singing and dancing eternally…the stars will be more shining more brightly than ever! xx
Thank you Kim and Mike for your lovely message and we were so pleased you were able to join us yesterday for the celebration of his life. I am sure he was looking down on us all with a big smile. Xxx
We are so sorry to hear that Tony has passed away. He was our good neighbour and friend for 10 years in Partridge Close Covingham. He may be gone but he will certainly not be forgotten. He was a larger than life character. Miss you Tony. Heather and Mike
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Tony, I first met Tony at the Wyvern Club when I was 17 (now 64), My friend Clive and I used to play with SYM but we also worked occasionally on get-ins and get-out’s for different shows and then we would meet in the wyvern club, Tony was a great host behind the bar and would always have a story. I remember many different Party’s but what I remember most I think was the fun we had with Tony. He is one of Swindons characters that a lot of people will have known in passing but did not know the depth of this extraordinary person. Tony thank you for the memories, CHEERS
Josie Marsh passed away on the 23rd June, she was with SALOS and GW Players and thought the world of Tony.
So close to each others passing, there more things in Heaven and Earth than we shall eve know. RIP you players.