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Post by Chris on Jul 17, 2023 20:52:07 GMT
Dear All
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I let you know that Tony Webster has passed away.
He will be sadly missed by all in the Portsmouth League.
Rest in Peace
Chris and Chris
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Post by Chris_Sav on Jul 17, 2023 21:01:31 GMT
So sorry to hear this, another stalwart gone.
Did a lot for bar billiards in his day, especially for AEBBA.
My sympathies are with you.
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Post by jordans on Jul 18, 2023 7:50:53 GMT
This is such sad and shocking news. Had many happy inter area evenings with Tony, a lovely chap. Sending our love to you all in Portsmouth, you must be devastated.
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Post by NigelS on Jul 18, 2023 8:22:08 GMT
So sad news. Tony was a lovely bloke.
I will never forget the trip back from Guernsey, where I shared a very long, cosy trip with Tony in the back of your car Chrissie, watching Mark Williams win the World snooker on my phone.
Nige
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Post by bigtj on Jul 18, 2023 8:40:51 GMT
 news another true gent of our game lost, always ready to chat, have a laugh, a bit of piss taking and always a smile. Been good to see Tony at some of the Opens and County events and catch up. Will be sadly missed RIP Tony |
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Post by barbelman on Jul 18, 2023 9:24:37 GMT
Poor Tony. What a lovely chap he was and it is a great shock to hear of his passing. A mainstay of the Portsmouth Inter Area team and a great supporter of bar billiards. He was instrumental, with Brian Daniels, in “rescuing” the National tables from the BB Ltd sell off before it became too great a job.
My condolences to his family and to his many friends in Pompey bar billiards. RIP Tony.
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Post by Coleman Jnr on Jul 18, 2023 9:59:18 GMT
Such Sad news.
My thoughts go out to all of his family, friends and all in the Portsmouth league.
Always a friendly face, smiling and doing all he could to keep Portsmouth league going.
He will truly be missed.
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Post by Hammy on Jul 18, 2023 10:17:40 GMT
That is such awful news. Only played Tony last weekend in the inter area 5 a side. Thoughts are with family and friends.
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Post by SirKT on Jul 18, 2023 11:58:30 GMT
This is such horrible news. Had some great laughs with Tony over the years, we will always remember the China Red in Guernsey with him, Chris & Chris. I know this will hit them hard as they were so close. Our condolences go out to all of you. RIP Tony x
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Post by milko on Jul 18, 2023 13:09:53 GMT
to hear this. I played Tony many times and he brought the best out of me but was always a gracious loser. RIP Tony |
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Post by tommo III on Jul 18, 2023 16:54:31 GMT
It seems the nicest persons are being taken from us. Tony was always jolly, never had a bad word to say about anyone. I shall miss our chats about table movements, and shall remember with fondness the 'six sausage challenge" at the Hogue Du Pommier breakfast bar. He worked so hard with Brian when they took on the championship set of tables for a couple of years. A great player too, made it to the Bucks Open final as recently as 2019. A huge loss to Portsmouth/Hants as has been said .... condolences to his family and bar billiards colleagues. |
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Post by johnslee on Jul 18, 2023 18:17:03 GMT
What an absolutely horrible sad few days the bar billiards world has had only a few days ago Colin let us know that Chris Haynes had passed away
And now Tony Webster. Played Tony a few times as recently as doubles in Guernsey with his great hants sidekick Chris Newson. A smashing man
Always played with a smile and a laugh. Shared some drinks and stories a real character we will miss you Tony.
My condolences to all family and friends.
RIP Tony
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Post by davejones on Jul 18, 2023 20:53:08 GMT
So sorry to hear this. Another bar billiards stalwart taken from us.
Tony and Brian and of course Chris and Chris did so much for Pompey bar billiards. Always a great opponent. Tony will be sadly missed.
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Post by milhouse on Jul 19, 2023 8:07:01 GMT
to read about this. I was only talking to him last weekend at the inter-area tournament about the plans for the Oxon Open next year! A real loss to all who knew him, RIP Tony |
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Post by Chris on Jul 30, 2023 16:27:50 GMT
Dear All
Tony Webster's funeral will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 18th August at 12.15pm and afterwards at Portchester Bowling Club, Westlands Grove.
Could you kindly message me if you intend to come so I can ensure numbers for the catering.
My thanks
Chris
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Post by Chris_Sav on Jul 30, 2023 18:16:55 GMT
Would have hoped to be with old friends and seen Tony off, but am going under the knife that day.
Apologies from me.
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Post by SirKT on Aug 18, 2023 15:06:18 GMT
Lovely simple service for Tony today, plenty of ex Pompey players there, apart from Dennis C and daughter Kady and myself, that was it from the BB fraternity. Considering how popular and well liked Tony was, that was very disappointing. Well done to Chrissie for saying some nice and funny things from his past. Lovely spread of food, plenty to go round , well done Morrisons lol
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news another true gent of our game lost, always ready to chat, have a laugh, a bit of piss taking and always a smile. Been good to see Tony at some of the Opens and County events and catch up. Will be sadly missed RIP Tony
