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Thomas Anstey Obituary
1965 - 2015
Cary
Thomas John Anstey, 50, of Cary passed away suddenly on Monday, January 19, 2015 in Raleigh.
He was born January 14, 1965 in Waukesha County, WI, the son of the late Charles Walter John Anstey and Joyce Elizabeth Cull Anstey.
Tom attended the University of Wisconsin and started his career at the Milwaukee Sign Company. He moved to North Carolina in 1989, and earned a degree in mechanical drafting at Wake Tech. He worked for Butler Service Group for 3 years, then hired on to Caterpillar. He worked as a mechanical drafter, designer and an IT manager, and had recently celebrated his 20 year anniversary.
Tom loved to ride his motorcycles, and rode as far as Key West, FL and Sturgis, South Dakota. Tom also loved photography and shot nature scenes, family portraits, weddings, and photo shoots. He often took photography for official Caterpillar events.
Tom was kind and generous, always willing to help out a friend and offer encouragement. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary. A visitation will immediately follow.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.brownwynnecary.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the National Parkinson Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Popa
May 29, 2015
My condolences to his family and loved ones. I was saddened to learn of Tom's passing today. He was always a fair and thoughtful person. I was a vendor to him but he also treated me like a partner. RIP my friend!!
Nikole
February 8, 2015
Thinking of u .... Missing you everyday my love xo
J S
February 7, 2015
Our most sincere condolences to the Anstey family. May God give you the strength you need, and may he comfort your hearts during this time of mourning. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
Nikole Mccartney
February 6, 2015
Where do I begin.... Life defiantly is not the same or will ever be... When you were took from me a part of me went with you. Tears still flow daily I would do anything to see that smile baby and to hear you say everything will be ok baby :) gone way to early for sure. I miss you every minute every day ... Until we meet again xo
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Budd Langston
February 5, 2015
Still can't believe my good friend is gone. We will always miss you!!!
February 5, 2015
Tom was a great man that helped many! He will be missed!
Nataleigh
February 5, 2015
I love you so much you are the only dad I'll ever know ??missing you everyday love natty
Ashleigh Parker
February 5, 2015
RIP tom, youll be missed ?? we love you ?? ill see you one day again ??
Nikole
February 5, 2015
This candle is for you my love ?? Gone way to early ??????
Nancy Hughbanks
February 5, 2015
We miss you everyday.
Debra Galloway
February 5, 2015
Sorry for the loss of someone you cared for so much. Send my condolences to your family. Acts5:28,29
Sterlig Stepney
February 4, 2015
Thomas will be miss. His great personality and humble spirit will ascend
to the right side of God. Bless the family.
Jim Frisbie
February 3, 2015
Tom Anstey was a kind and gentle man. The world could use more people like him. I am honored to have called him my friend.
Pushkar
February 2, 2015
Our deepest condolences. He will be missed here.
February 2, 2015
Sad way to depart this life. Hope he's resting in peace and comfort
Steve Erpenbeck
February 2, 2015
Our deepest sympathies and Condolences. Tom was a great guy and co-worker. He will be missed around here by all.
Cathy Grimmett
February 2, 2015
God bless.
Bhupinder Singh
February 2, 2015
We will always remember you Tom.
Vickie Stanley
February 2, 2015
What a tragedy this was you'll be missed. RIP Tom.
Matt Price
February 2, 2015
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Doran Spencer
February 2, 2015
May you rest in peace I can still see you take your helmet off with that big smile on your face as you greeted everyone at hooters. You will be greatly missed. May God bring comfort and healing to your family and friends.
Chip Cull
February 2, 2015
May God be with you my cousin...
February 2, 2015
You're always in our memories, and missed at work Tom. My God bless you, and your friends and family.
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