MacCoubrey Funeral Home
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MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre
30 King Street East, Cobourg
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It is with heavy hearts the family of Anthony “Tony” Cunningham announce his unexpected passing in his home Friday, November 22, 2024 at the age of 62. He is the life partner and best friend to Claire Rowett who he shared 30 years of laughter, family and great adventures with. Loved dad to Eric (Alice Pelot) Cunningham, Katherine (Blaine Bridgeman) Rowett, Michelle (Ben Rolley) Rowett, Hayden (Bailey Dulmage) Rowett and Pam (Andrew) Waters-Anton. Cherished brother to Paul (Judy) Cunningham, Mary (the late Gordon) Haxton, John Cunningham, William (Margaret) Cunningham, Malcolm (Sandra Crocker) Cunningham, and Jane (Ian MacWilliam) Cunningham. Pre-deceased by his parents Thomas and Lillie Cunningham, his siblings Julian Cunningham and Alan Cunningham as well as his father-in-law Michael Rowett. Brother-in-law to Bronya Cunningham and Elaine Cunningham. Tony will be fondly remembered by his first wife Roseanne Vanhoof. Tony was a man, loved by many. His charismatic energy, quick wit humour and kind heart will be missed deeply by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and wonderful friends.
Tony’s passion in life, 2nd only to family, was the betterment of the lives of our youth and the health and welfare of those he worked with. Tony was a tireless champion for the rights of his colleagues in the children and youth services. Specifically in health and safety as well as the rights of those differently abled. As a volunteer for BigBrothers/Sisters he was responsible for matching children with their bigs - many of those relationships lasting to this day.
A visitation will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 11:00 – 12:00pm with a service at 12:00pm. Family and friends will then be welcomed to the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre to celebrate and make toast to a man so loved, words do not describe. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters Northumberland or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Northumberland
To Tony's family and friends, Please accept my sincere and deepest condolences in Tony's passing. He was one of the few staff at BYC I felt comfortable working with. We had many conversations about all things Ireland, our mutual taste of Midleton Very Rare, and how could we ever get it in Canada. He was a kind soul. May he rest easy.
My condolences to the entire family. I remember Tony fondly as a big part of the Region 3 OPSEU family. Sending love and healing light to all of you during this difficult time. In solidarity always
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Northumberland
Very sad to hear of Tony's passing. He was a voice of reason in a chaotic work environment. Tony's leadership was appreciated by all of his co-workers. Rest easy friend.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
My deepest condolences to you Claire and family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Northumberland
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Claire and family, so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. You have our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Very saddened to hear the news of Tony passing. He always loved to have fun, and made the work day a lot easier. My sincere condolences to the entire family. R.I.P my friend.
William ..Margaret..Alyson and Darren. My sincere sympathy and my thoughts and prays with you all during this difficult time.
Michelle, Claire and family We are grieved at your tremendous and sudden loss. Our hearts ache for you. May the memories you hold close, one day being smiles, instead of tears. May God heal your broken hearts and give you strength.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Northumberland
Dear Claire our sincerest condolences to you and your Family on the passing of Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength in the love and support that surrounds you.
Claire, I’m so very sorry for your loss of your life partner. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.RIP Tony, Love Grace
Sending my condolences to Claire and family at this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Tony, and enjoyed his great sense of humor. Tony did so much for so many. RIP Tony.
My condolences and prayers to Tony’s Family, sorry for your loss.
Claire I know you are heartbroken and I am sending my sincere condolences to you and your families at this time May your memories light your path Rip Tony
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Tony’s passing. Anyone that had the pleasure of spending time with Tony at work or away from it would have some pretty humorous stories and great memories. Sending our condolences to all. Sorry for your loss.
Dearest Claire, caring thoughts are with you and your family at this time and always.
Claire ... I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Dear Claire and family Sending my deepest sympathies for your devastating loss. Tony was a good man. I knew it would be a good day when he was the guard outside my classroom. May he live on in your memories and watch over you until you meet again. Sending love Lynne
Claire and family Sorry to hear of your loss of Tony
You were such a good man, Tony. I was shocked and saddened to learn of your sudden passing. You and your big heart and quit witted sense of humor will be so missed. Thinking of you lots at this time, Claire and Eric, and family. ❤️
My condolences to Claire and family. I worked many years with Tony. Great guy to have known personally and professionally
Tony will always be in our hearts. We will always cherish the many fun memories of our friendship over the years. Our family will keep yours in our thoughts and prayers with love & hugs. Always here for you. Richard & Joni Rammler
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Dearest Claire and family, My sincerest condolences to you for the loss of Tony. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of all the Cunningham clan at this difficult time. With love from Dublin Ireland ??
Claire and family so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Tony!
Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences. Worked with Tony and enjoyed his sense of humour and kind approach.
I will always remember in solidarity, the Labour work done with Tony via the Northumberland Labour Council. My sincere condolences to Tony's families and friends.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May all your love and fond memories give you comfort and strength now and forever. Rest in peace Tony
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
My sincere condolences Claire and family. May your fond, funny, and loving memories of Tony give you some comfort at this time and in the future.
Deepest condolences.. I had the pleasure of working with Tony on the Divisional Health and Safety team. He was an advocate for workers health and safety and a true leader in youth justice. May he rest in peace
Very sorry to hear this news Claire. Thinking of you and your family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Claire and family So saddened to hear this news. I have many fond memories of working with Tony; he was one of a kind❤️
My sincere condolences to all of tony’ family. He was one of a kind. A great man
The unexpected loss of Tony is shocking and sad. May you find comfort, support and strength in the love of family and friends. I am sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rest in peace my friend. Condolences to all your family. A special person?
I'm so sorry to hear about Tony, I will miss his hilarious humor and ability to debate you on every topic you could throw at him no matter how philosophical or deep. He always met you where you were and you always felt his respect and love. See you on the golf course in heaven buddy.
It is with a heavy hearts that we received this news. Our deepest condolences and love go out to Claire and extended family and wish you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Claire and Family we are so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Our sincere condolences
Dear Claire and family We send you our sincere sympathy at this sudden loss close to your heart. We wish you strength and peace.
I'm so sad to hear of my Uncle Anthony passing on !! Sending my love from Scotland &will be thinking of him at this difficult time! Ally ???????
Claire and family, I am shocked and saddened to hear of Tony's passing. I always enjoyed working with Tony. He was always upbeat, funny and positive. Even on a bad day, he could still be positive. He always cared about making BYC a safe place to work. May you hold all your treasured memories closet your heart, and may they bring you comfort during this difficult time ahead.
I have many very happy memories of working with Tony. He was of exceptional character. Tony's life touch many people for the better.
Very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Woody
Very saddened to hear the news of Tony's passing. I have many fond memories of working with Tony in different capacities. My deepest condolences to his entire family.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Tony’s passing we worked together a fair amount and I can’t hardly remember a single encounter that I didn’t have a chuckle afterwards. Tony was always upbeat and will certainly be missed
Claire, families and friends, my sincere sympathy to you all in this difficult time. May you know that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. May God bless you, sending you love Claire.
Such sad news. A long time and valued colleague and friend. I enjoyed working with Tony in a variety of capacities over the years. Many great conversations about our families and work. He is greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Claire and the family.