On September 26, 2026, passed away at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Wilma, loved father and father-in-law of Anne-Marie and Luke, Katherine and Craig, and Christopher, beloved grandfather of Lucie, and Daphne; Ryan, and Connor. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John, Mark, Stella and Mark, Stephen and the late Wendy. Eldest son of the late Frank and Jeannette Tully.

Rest in peace

Heartfelt thanks to the Nurse Maude staff as well as friends and colleagues who supported Tony and the family over recent times. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Anthony Tully, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Society of St Vincent de Paul would be appreciated and may be made online at svdpcanterbury.nz/donations. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Wednesday, September 30, at 11.00am, followed by burial at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery. The Rosary Vigil will be held in the church Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7.00pm.