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Anthony (Tony) Horton Obituary
Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of late Clarence and Helen Horton of Westerly, R.I. Tony graduated from Tabor Academy in Marion, MA and Clemson University and served in the United States Army as a 1st Lieutenant. A great athlete, Tony was a left-handed pitcher who played baseball for the Hill Toppers minor league team. Tony was an avid golfer and member of the Winnapaug and Stonington Golf Clubs. As a member of the Watch Hill Yacht Club, Tony served on the Race Committee and was a past Race Chairman.
Tony will be sadly missed by his sister, Paula Coogan and her husband, Ted of Rumford, R.I., his brother, John Horton and his wife, Judy of Atlanta, GA, his three children; Anthony Sawyer Horton, Jr. of Santa Monica, CA., Mary Beth Keefe and her husband, Lawrence of Westerly, R.I., and Kit Caldicott and her husband, Daniel of Maynard, MA, and his five grandchildren, Andrew Keefe, Brian Keefe, Matthew Caldicott, Liza Caldicott and Liam Caldicott.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, at 10 a.m., at St. Clare Church, 62 Crandall Ave., Westerly, R.I. The Horton Family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m., at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St., Westerly, R.I. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery.
Donations in Anthony's memory may be made to the Watch Hill Yacht Club Sailing Association , PO Box 2933, Westerly, R.I. 02891-0932.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony (Tony) Horton
Deb Neher
August 6, 2022
Tony was a scholar and a gentleman. Kind to all.
Linda Drake
August 16, 2014
A wonderful man. This is such a great loss. Tony will be missed.
Karen Carpenter-Sanros
August 15, 2014
Rest in peace, sir.. Gods speed on your next journey.
August 13, 2014
I am beyond sadness. Tony, my Godfather, I love you. You could not have been and kinder to me and my family. Anne will always have the straw hat you gave her.
Paula - I am so sorry. TJ - I wish I could be there to hug you. It is a great sadness of mine that I could not make it up to the funeral. I am thinking of you all every minute. xxoo Nancy
ANGELA BUTLER LEES
August 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rick Puglielli
August 13, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person who loved his family and touched many people to his last day. He made 80 look so young.
Barbara Nichols
August 13, 2014
Paula and Family,
My prayers and condolences for the sudden loss of your brother. I hope your happy memories of him help at this sad time.
Laura Foster
August 13, 2014
We are so very sorry about the loss of your father and grandfather. My children and I had a chance to spend the afternoon with him just a few weeks ago in Watch Hill when my Uncle Paul was visiting from Florida. We had a nice lunch and he showed us the cabana and yacht club. My boys loved his stories about baseball. They thought he was "so cool"! He was so proud of all of you. I hope that happy memories will be a comfort to you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kenneth Fontaine
August 13, 2014
Very sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debra Scott Neher
August 13, 2014
I had the pleasure of meeting and spending time with Tony. Aleays a perfect generation. ..always a smile. It was an honor & a privilege.
Nancy Rigby Engelhardt
August 13, 2014
Paula and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers and will always remember the happy memories when our families got together many years ago.
Bob L'Homme
August 12, 2014
I only met Tony a few times. He was the one who was responsible for me starting my business. He was nothing but a true gentleman. A great person. Tony and his entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Sandra Runnels
August 12, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be sure to keep the entire family in my prayers!
August 12, 2014
My condolences to Mary Beth Keefe and Big Tones brother & sister and the rest of the family too. I am praying for all of you.
August 12, 2014
Kit, please know we are very sorry for the sudden loss of your Dad and pray for strength for you and your family in the days ahead.
Love, Polly, Tom, Darlene, Rebecca, Howard, Cindy, and John
Phyllis Stewart
August 12, 2014
What a sweet, sweet man you were Big Tone! I had the great pleasure of getting to know you and saw how much you loved your wife & kids! Everyone is grieving down here on earth, especially your children Tony & Kit. May they find comfort in knowing that you are reunited with your love and dancing the nights away in Heaven.
August 12, 2014
Paula and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
John and Peg Hogan
Dianne Marcotte
August 12, 2014
My deepest condolences to Tony Jr, Kit and their families. Our hearts go out to you all from my husband Lou and myself.
Linda Gottlieb (BB coach)
August 12, 2014
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Steve & Patti Hartford
August 12, 2014
What a great guy! A world class sense of humor! A huge loss for all of us. All our best.
Mike Auger
August 12, 2014
Big Tone and Jean are back dancing together in heaven. Prayers and hugs to all the Hortons from The Auger Family (Mike, Cathi, Meg, Matt)
dan riquier
August 12, 2014
I met tony for 5 minutes Saturday night. in that time I could tell what a gentleman. we were having dinner next to tony and tried everything. so sorry for your loss.
August 12, 2014
My sincere condolences on your great loss. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time…Psalm 25:16,17
Amy Young
August 11, 2014
So many fond memories spent with my cuz Marybeth over the summers with Uncle Tony right there in the mix spreading laughter and smiles. You'll be missed, Go with God your sweetheart is waiting...Kiss my Dad for me. Love Amy.
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