1929-2021 Anthony "Tony" Simon passed away at the Carleton Place Hospital at the age of 92. Anthony was a devoted husband of 53 years to his wife Sylvia. He is also survived by his children Paul and Cynthia and loving grandchildren Ingrid, Arthur, Leia and Anthony (Jr.). Anthony was born in 1929 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. He immigrated to Canada in 1951 and was proud to make Canada, "the best country in the world" his home. He worked for 35 years at the International Nickel Company (INCO) and was very active within the Hungarian community in Sudbury, Ontario. Alongside his wife, he helped new immigrants adapt to life in Canada, helped run a weekly bingo to raise funds to send youth to summer camps, and ran a weekly Hungarian radio program on Sunday afternoons for 10 years. Anthony had a genuine love for all things beautiful, whether it be his flowers or classical music. He was a master gardener, splicing different hybrids of roses together, starting his own begonia tubers each season and using only "old school" organic fertilizers in his garden. He was also a master woodworker, building many pieces of furniture over the years, as well as having built the family home in Sudbury from the ground up. He also loved photography and was affectionately known by friends and family as the resident photographer/videographer, camera around his neck, always at the ready. He was quiet by nature, a gentleman, always too pride in his appearance and was a great ballroom dancer thanks to the Arthur Murray dance lessons he took as a bachelor. Anthony will always be remembered for his gentle demeanor, kind heart and love for his family. His spirit will live on in his children and grandchildren and in the many sayings, songs and stories and little life lessons her would try to impart during a casual conversation, right up until his last days with us. There will be no funeral as per Anthony's wishes. The family would be very grateful if you would like to donate to Operation Come Home - Ottawa, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place.
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