Northbridge, Massachusetts
1948 - 2020
Anthony H. "Tony" Lea, 72Northbridge - Anthony H. Lea of Northbridge, MA passed at home Wednesday, April 22nd surrounded by family after a too-brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 2, 1948 in Birmingham, England to Anthony Lea and Bridgette (Lavelle) Lea, He leaves his wife of 21...
Read MoreShocked when I heard the news! Tony was one of the first people I met when I started at Algonquin. I will never forget how kind and welcoming he was to me. He made me feel like I was part of the team instantly. He always had a good story to tell, was engaging and funny. The world is a little emptier today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve Goldman
May 19, 2020 | Marshfield, MA
Dear Paula, and family,
I was so sad to hear of Tony's passing. He was a kind man, with an infectious smile. He will be missed.
Lee-Marie Fadavi
May 03, 2020 | NORTH GRAFTON, MA
Paula & Family, Im so sad and sorry to hear of Tony's passing. My deepest condolences for you and your family.
Juan Flores
May 03, 2020 | South Grafton, MA
Mr. Lea was by far the best teacher I had in high school. He was very supportive and kind. He will be missed.
Deborah Trottier Curran
April 30, 2020
Paula and family,
So sorry to hear about Tony. A man who truly loved and embraced life and people. May his memory and legacy live on forever
John and Diana Grupposo
April 29, 2020 | Tampa, FL
I'm so sorry Paula to hear of Tony's passing. I will remember him fondly from our teaching experiences at Algonquin and also later as a fellow retiree. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Diane DeSantis
April 28, 2020 | Charleston, SC
Tony and I met as fellow English majors at Holy Cross and became friends. Life took us in different directions, but I'll always remember him fondly. My sympathies to his family.
Just looking at the background of Tony's photo. Dr. Ken Happe, the teacher of our required freshman year "Classics in Translation" course, who has also left us too soon, would have been proud, and I wonder if Tony was thinking of him at the time the photo was taken.
Myles Tillotson
April 28, 2020
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Paula. Tony was an integral part of my development as a teacher. He encouraged me to take risks and supported me in efforts to make change. John Barry and I often talk about Tony and his yellow legal pad. When we saw that, we knew he was coming to help us grow. He was always pushing us to be our best. He, and you, will always hold a special place in my heart.
Christina (Wilson) Smith
April 28, 2020 | Jefferson, MA
Mr Lea was my English teacher at Uxbridge High. He knew I had a tough time in class with paying attention, so whenever I had him which was twice in my high school career, he would put me in the front row center seat right in front of his desk. He called me Katie, I would say my name is Kathy or Kathleen and he would say in my class it is Katie. Do you know miss Goff why you are in the front row center seat, and I would laugh and say no Mr Lea why. He would say because your naught Katie and...
Kathy Bucchino
April 25, 2020 | Student