Tony GREIG Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2013.


GREIG, Tony.
1946 - 2012
On behalf of The Lord's Taverners in Australia and overseas we wish to convey our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tony Greig.
Tony will be especially missed by all the team at The Lord's Taverners NSW where we enjoyed the privilege of serving under his Presidency.
Since 1982 The Lord's Taverners have raised millions of dollars across Australia to help those
less fortunate through cricket related fundraising activities.
Tony's contribution towards these actions was sustained and extensive, reflecting the essence of a man who epitomised the description of 'a truly great character.
Tony you will be deeply missed but your legacy will live on through your family and the many people who have benefitted from
your kindness and your commitment.

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May 4, 2013

Linda Vancuylenburg

RIP Tony. We miss your commentary. The other commentators are not a patch on what you were.

March 27, 2013

Great entertainer

March 6, 2013

em smith

the sound of summer has been silenced

March 1, 2013

Rip

February 23, 2013

Subramanian A

The thoughts of Tony give me a special emotion. He was a true sportsman and a gentleman to the core and I can never forget his lively commentary. I really feel that his death is untimely. He could have lived for many more years.

Here is a small poem from me that might reflect his epitaph.

Upon this grave
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Light not a lamp
upon this grave.
In it may perish
little flies.

Plant not a tree
upon this grave.
In it may sit a nightingale
and sing a lamenting song.

Write not an epitaph
upon this grave.
It may not last
In the course of passing winds.

Drop not a tear
upon this grave.
In it lies a living yore,
I am swept into an unknown shore.

Seasons are my friends,
Every spring is an endless cascade .
Here, the passing winds are mine
The dale of love is synonym.
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Posted by Subramanian A

February 21, 2013

Terry Jones

Good on ya mate, a true sportsman and world citizen - u were a shining light in the cricketing world

February 12, 2013

Carolyn ,Sherwin

Having enjoyed his commentaries over the years, I first made Tony's acquaintance in Sharjah during the tournament in which South Africa were playing in 1996 when he told me he trusted I had been honest on my leave application and was not "pulling a sicky as, everytime I look at the screen, you're in the picture! He brought many, many valued hours of commentary over the years and will be sorely missed. Deepest sympathy to his whole family and friends.

February 5, 2013

Chris Frank

Thank you for everything Chris Frank

January 23, 2013

Tony Lambeth

Thank you Tony for many, many days of pleasure from your unique commentaries. My father & gr.father from Durban spent long hours debating the Packer series and as a youngster I remember deciding for myself that if a 'S.An.' was involved it must be a good thing. God Bless you in the great oval in the sky and your family as they mourn your departure. Tony, Durban, SA

Posted by Tony Lambeth

January 21, 2013

Sue McCracken

Knowing that such a great man as Tony Greig was able to live and live well with epilepsy was an encouragement to myself, and to many others with epilepsy, to do the same.

January 21, 2013

Shyam Shah

I was a kid when I first watched my live telecast of a cricket match between England and India, played at the Eden Gardens. Tony was the captain of them, which had players like Chris Old and John Lever. Calcutta (Kolkata of now) was different, with its cricket during the winter season, and that match, captained by Tony was an engrossing one. Tony, in his usual ways, connected with the people in the stadium. Later, when he became a commentator, the booming voice and straight talking, used to make great and interesting commentary of the game, laced with humor

January 21, 2013

Muralitharan s

Tony, you were hero from cricketer days as England captain till the end.
RIP
You will be missed by all of us in the cricket world

January 21, 2013

Dami Wickremeratne

Tony Greig was certainly one of a kind, a remarkable man who was never afraid to call it like he saw it no matter what the consequences. His just, fair and utterly unbiased views in the commentary box will be missed by all. My sincere sympathies to his family - Tony Greig will be missed by cricket fans all over the world.

January 20, 2013

Ben Williams

RIP Tony, great asset to the game & his voice was the sound of summer for many in Australia, condolences to family & friends

January 20, 2013

Brendan Johnson

I will always remember..."he's hit it hord, it's miles in the air, Hughes is coming around and Steven, oh it's a, oh it's are oh what a catch! what a catch! Hughes was coming around and the and the sightscreen down there, what a catch, unbeleivable Steven Waugh!" I must have done that a thousand times in pubs. It was a great catch though. Greigy will be missed by all real cricket followers. His voice was one of the sounds of cricket and the summer. Vale.

January 20, 2013

RIP Tony. May God grant you eternal rest.

January 20, 2013

Tony, was an inspiration to my two sons and myself all of whom have epilepsy. To see Tony achieve what he did whilst manging epilepsy was a life changer to us all.
Sadly missed,
Peter of Brisbane

January 20, 2013

Tony Greig dished out as good as he received. That's why all Australians loved to listen to him. His classic banter with Bill Lawry will be sadly missed. RIP

January 20, 2013

Denis Duggan

Rest In Peace Tony and thank you for the lovely memories. Blessing to the Greig Family.

January 20, 2013

Phill Dagnall

Tony - you showed me how to hold a cricket bat when I was 10, and before Ian Botham came along, you where my cricket hero. RIP.

January 20, 2013

S Guest

You once signed an autograph for an 11yr old outside the SCG, it was a scrappy piece of paper you rubbed his head towering over him. 35yrs later he hasn't forgotten RIP Mr GRIEG

January 20, 2013

Indika Wijayawardane

You will always be remembered as the greatest commentator of the game. Cricket has lost one of its most prized possessions.
Rest In Peace Tony...

January 20, 2013

Tom Taylor

A truly great man TONY in all respects.
Things will never be quite the same again

January 20, 2013

Annette Fraser-Dunn

Tony, you were a great cricketer, commentator and ambassador for the game. You will be missed very much.

January 19, 2013

dorothy & ronald Brown

Sincerest sympathy to the Greig family. Tony was one of the worlds beat.Gone but never forgotten

January 19, 2013

Margaret de Boer

Tony, you were responsible for making cricket a sport everyone could enjoy. World Series cricket made cricket into a sport, young and old, men and women could enjoy.
You will be missed by so many.
RIP Tony

January 19, 2013

Pakee Bala

Tony you will be sadly missed by your family, friends, subcontenental countries cricket fans and especially Sri Lankan fans.

RIP

Pakee Bala (Brisbane, Australia)

January 19, 2013

D & W Murphy

RIP Tony Greig - whilst your family will miss you most of all, they should be so proud of the heartfelt and sincere sympathy extended to them from people across the world who have come to know you through you cricket career - you are and will be, sadly missed by us all

January 19, 2013

Denise & Bernard Tinkler

To our dear Sam
Our deepest sympathy in losing your dad so suddenly He was a wonderful man who provided us years of wonderful cricket entertainment but must have passed on some of his caring personality to you as we will never forget your kindness to our daughter Emma in your Uni days.all our love

January 15, 2013

Lucy Thompson

Tony you will be sadly missed by your family and friends Rip Tony.

January 13, 2013

Gina Connell

Tony, you will be sadly missed by all those who knew you. R.I.P forever

January 13, 2013

Gina Connell

Tony, You touched so many peoples lives in so many way's including mine and I will never forget you. A true Gentleman taken way to soon... RIP my friend.

January 12, 2013

TO THE FAMILY,MAY YOU HAVE GOD(JAH),BLESSING IN THE FUTURE.KNOW THAT HE HAS SAID"HAPPY ARE THE MERICIFUL,SINCE THEY WILL BE SHOWN MERCY."matt.5:7,...dmc

January 10, 2013

Marg Paulo

Rest in peace will miss your voice at cricket matches .

January 8, 2013

Romaine Foulstone

Rest in Peace Tony. You will be missed. It was such a great pleasure knowing you. Our love and prayers are with you Vivienne. God bless you and the family.

January 6, 2013

Emanuel Edwards

Farewell Tony Greig. You will be missed by millions of Cricket Fans all over the world. I remember when Tony Greg ran out Alvin Kallichran and had the West Indian really upset in 1973 west Indies vs England series...

January 4, 2013

Leone Raffaele

Thank you for raising awareness of Epilepsy and it has been a pleasure to hear you on the cricket shows.May you rest in peace.

January 4, 2013

Prasadi Perera

Mr: Tony no words to say how great you were...hard to bare your depature...may u RIP in God's arms...

January 3, 2013

Tony Hord

GREIGY I never thought I could grow to like an English Cricketer but you proved me wrong. You have become my favourite commentator and I respected you both as an expert cricketer and moreso as a gentleman.

Rest in peace mate.

January 3, 2013

Lloyd & Ruth Lawrence

To the Greig family our thoughts are with you. I always listern to Australian cricket and have already missed Tony's Voice.

January 3, 2013

David Smith

Thank you so much Tony for all you did for cricket you will be sorely missed by all your fans my condolences to your family who must be so proud of you and all that you achieved the tributes held at the SCG were wonderful.....Cricket really has lost a dear friend RIP

January 3, 2013

MANOJ SILVA

"your depart , a great loss to the world cricket!!
we all CRICKETING FANS began to moarn after hearing the most sadest news for 2012,you will always be lived in our heart .. forever..
R.I.P.
MANOJ - TALAWATHUGODA-SRILANKA

January 3, 2013

Bill Savage

Thanks Tony for the entertainment over many years both on and off the field. Thanks for being brave enough to stand up to the establishment and make cricket the great game it is today.
Cheers to your family
Bill Savage (Beechworth)

January 3, 2013

mary

I enjoyed listening to the tone of his voice and loved the accent. Remember the good times. They will comfort you. I am not a cricket fan.

January 2, 2013

Lu Sergi

An icon worthy of a knighthood

January 2, 2013

Araliya De Silva

Tony May you attain Nibbana (ulitmate Freedom)- This is a universal wish for a man whose heart continues to be filled with love , kindness, compassion, generosity and humour!!! -

January 2, 2013

Peter Adams

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

January 2, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

January 2, 2013

Dennis Forrester

To the Greig family: I have watched Tony play cricket for many years and listened to him as a commentator of the game for many years. He will be missed by cricket fans all over the World. May the God of peace be with you.

January 2, 2013

Marie

Sincere sympathy to the Greig family.May God comfort your family in the days and weeks ahead.May your loving memories sustain you, and may perservering in prayer in prayer comfort you,Romans 12:12.

January 2, 2013

May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2

January 2, 2013

sujith bandara

we miss u tony........ tony is icon of world cricket......i wish him rest of peace .....we never forget him. his always love cricket specially sri lanaka cricket

January 2, 2013

Anthony Wambeck

You will be remembered as long as cricket exist.Will miss you so badly but will be in our hearts forever.

January 2, 2013

Anthony Wambeck

It's hard to believe that we've lost a dear friend like you. May you rest n peace.

January 2, 2013

Chalani Lokugamage

Very sad loss. Your lively voice will never be heard and you'll be missed very badly. RIP.

January 2, 2013

John and Pamela Collins

January 2, 2013

William Keighran

A great Guy
Will be Sadly missed by all the Family

January 1, 2013

Chandana

A great personality and character.will always miss your commentaries..

January 1, 2013

buddhi Nanayakkara

TONY GREIG an international icon....but for all Sri Lankans he was more than a Sri Lankan.
Not only for cricket fans for all Sri lankans
it's a great loss of a best friend.
Sadly miss u RESPECTABLE MR TONY GREIG!
You may attain Nibbana.
buddhi

January 1, 2013

Sandamali Karunanayake

You are a great hero in all SriLankans heart for ever,,
Missing you deeply & Sadly

January 1, 2013

Don Sykes

Wonderful couple of days with Tony and family at the Radisson in Fiji gave me insight into the passion of the man.
Way too early, very sad.

January 1, 2013

we sri lankans miss u a lot dear tony. we loved u a lot

January 1, 2013

David Caffyn

My parents were friends of Tony through his links with Sussex County Cricket Club and I was lucky enough to meet Tony when he played for the club. I went to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa in 1984 when I was 18 and Tony and his family looked after me when I arrived. What a enthusiastic and kind man with very generous spirit. Many happy memories ... thank you for all you did for me and my sympathies to your family.

January 1, 2013

Sue

RIP will miss your voice

January 1, 2013

R.I.P. will miss your commentating with that unique vioice of yours. Bill will miss you a lot in the com box. Will listen to twelfth man with a lot of fond memories.

January 1, 2013

Tony, Humba Kakhule Baba, you made the most of this one act play called life. took the bull by the horns and shook it hard, with much intelligence, insight and humour. my thoughts are with your family, and the many who you really touched, and oh, don't forget Bill Lawry at this time, who would be lost and shattered at this time. Anne MacGillivray.

January 1, 2013

K Stephens

A great man so admired and loved by the cricket community.

January 1, 2013

Tony will miss you and all the stories and chats. Gone too soon

December 31, 2012

Tanya Berger

Tony Greig you be sadly missed bye all cricket fans around the world you will always be in our hearts Mate RIP tony greig

December 31, 2012

Sarah

My prayer is with your family during your time of sorrow and I pray that the God of peace and comfort will be with you.(Phil4:7)

December 31, 2012

To the Greig family. I'm very sorry for your loss I'm sure he will be missed by many of people. One day we won't have to worry about sickness violence or death.

December 31, 2012

Joan Twentyman

My deepest sympathy at your loss, may your treasured memories of Tony keep you strong. Rest In Peace

December 31, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 31, 2012

Chandana Abeysinghe

The only other time I felt this sad was when I lost my Dad, Greiggie you were like family to us, U'd always be in our hearts and U'd always be missed. May your Soul Rest in Peace..

December 31, 2012

Mahesh Perera

you are the great Ambassador of SL Cricket.
Of course, you led where it matters, My deepest sympathies & condolences.As a Srilankan fans, We felt in great sorrow of your demise.
Mahesh from Srilanka/Colombo,Wattala

December 31, 2012

Gail Socha

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERANCE FOR ALL OF US WHO CANNOT!

December 31, 2012

May the GOD of peace bring the family comfort at this time. PSALMS 102:17.

December 31, 2012

Jane Dowling

God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.

December 31, 2012

Araliya De Silva

Your absence will leave a huge vacuum in the hearts of all Sri Lankan cricket fans both in Sri lanka and world-wide dear Tony. I have not forgotten the letter you gave my son when he attended the interview at Barker College. May you Rest In Peace. We love you so much.... May Vivienne and the kids have the strength and courage to go through this huge loss. My brother Aravinda and my mom Rani is deeply grieved at the news and I just received a call from mum and Aravind asking me to contact Vivienne - Have left a message on Tony's Mobile....

December 31, 2012

Jagath Edwin

A big thank you from Sri Lanka for all the beautiul memories you have left behind, you will always be a son of Sri Lanka - criket will never be the same without you. You promoted Sri Lanka to the World and to the Sri Lankans who had forgotton their country. 'May you attain 'Nibbana' a Buddhist wish.

December 31, 2012

Marilyn Krueger

Tony, you have left a footprint here on earth. As a father, husband and friend. The cricketing world will surely miss you as you gave so much of your life to this marvelous game,in which I love too. Much too soon you have left us without a goodbye. So I shall just say farewell mate, you will be missed,you are now in good company. Much love Marilyn x

December 31, 2012

Philomena De Silva

To dear Tony Greg

We say 'thank' you for being an Ambassador for Sri Lanka, promoting Sri Lanka and for loving Sri Lanka and its cricket. Sri Lanka will never forget you and will always remember you with deep love. May you attain Nirvana. Sri Lanka bows its head in sorrow for the lost of a great and loyal friend.

December 31, 2012

Marilyn Krueger

You have left a footprint on earth. You will be missed by those who loved you for not just your contribution to cricket but a father, husband and friend. I shall miss you Tony, farewell, you are now in good company.Fond regards Marilyn Krueger

December 31, 2012

I know he will be missed. My deep sympathy for your lost. Acts 15:24

December 31, 2012

Rahman Azeez

The cricket world lost a great cricketer, commentator and human. he is a wonderful human. we will miss your voice Tony. I enjoyed your voice more than the game. your service to the game of cricket will be remembered always.

December 31, 2012

varuna de silva

Sri Lanka will miss you ! RIP Mr.Greig. Very Sad moment to all Sri Lankans. :(

December 30, 2012

Anuruddhika

"Saying good-bye isn't the hard part, it's what we have to leave behind that's hard". Yes indeed.. cricket will not be the same without you Tony..RIP

December 30, 2012

What a tragic loss . My heart goes out to Vivian and his family.
Graeme Goldberg ( Sydney )

December 30, 2012

mandira

may his soul rests peacefully

December 30, 2012

RAM THIYAGASINGHE

My deepest condolences to Tony's family. We have lost a wonderful commentator and a genuine gentleman. His gap will never be filled.
We love and respect you Tony. Although you are gone, your name will remain for ever and ever. TONY, the humble man.
May he rest in peace.
R THIYAGASINGHE ( IDH - SRI LANKA)

December 30, 2012

Chandani & Sharmaine Balakumar

Cricket will not be the same without you Tony and you will be in our hearts forever. Thank you for lighting up the world of cricket and being a pillar of inspiration & joy for Sri Lankan cricket.

December 30, 2012

Chandani & Sharmaine Balakumar

Tony, thank you for lighting up the world of cricket and being a pillar of inspiration & joy for Sri Lankan cricket.

December 30, 2012

Sadaqat Khan

Sorry to hear the sad news. Remember him very well from his Sussex and England days, saw him play, didn't hear much of his commentary, I had moved to upstate NY. Condolences to the family of this giant of a cricketer.

He said he'll shake them, break and make them grovel
He batted and bowled and put up a fight
They lauded, even applauded his spunk
They knew he taunted them, he laughed, he cried
And now they all shed tears that Tony's died.

May he rest in peace.

December 30, 2012

john barns

Have loved cricket since I was a very young boy. Always Tony was there. Cricket for me will never be the same again.

December 30, 2012

RIP, will miss your comments

December 30, 2012

Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing God has promised He will do away with sickness, pain and death for His word is truth.

December 30, 2012

R.D.

May you find strength in the God of all comfort. 1 Cor. 1:3,4.

December 30, 2012

RIP

December 30, 2012

A great cricketer & commentator. A very amiable & friendly person. A great loss to cricket especially a friend to Sri Lanka. Heartfelt condolences to his family members

December 30, 2012

Phillip L.

Cricket - summer - won't be as rich without you. But even more, I shall miss your shining example of judgement, wit and enthusiasm for all things human. Vale Tony.

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