Anthony CROSSLEY

1942 - 2024

April 13, 1942 – August 13, 2024 We are sad to announce the passing of Anthony Crossley (aka "Tony," "Ant," "Papa Smurf," "Grandad"). Beloved husband of Honey (nee Kerr); wonderful father to Sarah (William Ford); and cherished grandfather of Isabelle. Anthony was born in Bradford, England, and was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Kenneth Crossley. As the first in his family to attend university, Anthony obtained his B.A. at the University of Western Ontario before obtaining his law degree from the University of Toronto. He was a highly respected corporate lawyer and mentor to innumerable students and lawyers. Whether it was teaching them the fundamentals of corporate law, private practice and/or client service, Anthony was always available to take a call, go for lunch (preferably at Hy's) and/or provide sage advice (which he hoped made the practice of law just a little more fun for those he worked with). Anthony was a loving and devoted husband and life partner that enjoyed cooking, travelling, cars, and golf (The Toronto Hunt, Hamilton Golf and Country Club, and anywhere else he could get in a round). He was a voracious reader and cat-lover, particularly to rescues of all ages. Dad/Papa Smurf – thank you for always being there and passing on to me such strength. You will be dearly missed but forever in our hearts. A special thank you to all of the PSWs who assisted with Anthony's homecare in the last three years, and to the team at House Calls. A visitation will be held on August 21, 2024, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, 375 Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto. A private graveside service will be held for the family on August 23, 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthony's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario (Alzheimer.ca/on) or the Toronto Humane Society.