Anthony "Tony" Naines

Anthony "Tony" Naines, 81, of both Hayesville and Naples, Fla. passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at his residence. He was a native of Woodstock, Conn. Tony served in the United States Army for six years. In 1980 Tony moved to Naples, where he was president for Loos and Company, where they manufactured commercial airline components. Tony served as president throughout his career until retiring in 2018. Tony loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman who traveled the world chasing elusive and exotic fish. His love of fly fishing brought him to the mountains of western North Carolina. He was a true patriot and loved his country. Tony was a kind and caring man always willing to help others. His sense of humor was one of his greatest attributes.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille Lavigne Naines. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Donna.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife, Peggy Naines; one son, Brian Naines; one granddaughter, Kaia Williams and husband, Chris; one great-grandson, C.J. Williams; and one sister, Lucille Rucki and husband, Walter; one niece, Cheryl Lemieux and husband, Philip; one nephew, Robert Blackmer and wife, Karen; great-niece, Katherine "Kat" Blackmer Fetzer; and great-nephew, Michael Blackmer.
The family will gather privately to honor Tony's life.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in memory of Anthony "Tony" Naines to Valley River Humane Society, P.O. Box 658, Murphy, N.C., 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville: iviefuneralhome.com is in charge of all arrangements.