CLAYDON, Anthony John
June 28, 1960 - April 13, 2021
Tony Claydon died peacefully in his parental home. He was 60. He leaves to mourn his mother Winifred (Winnie) Mary Nowell, sister Rosemary Anne Claydon (Carlos), niece Leighla Claydon-Singh and step-father Colin Miles. Predeceased by his father John Bernard Claydon, he is survived by his step-mother Pauline, step-sister, Lauris Davis and step-brother Jamie DavisClaydon. Tony is mourned by his English family, uncle Roger Nowell (Jean) and aunt Susan Dunning, cousins Adrian Nowell (Sally), Christopher Nowell (Carla), Richard Nowell (Alex), Timothy Nowell, Gill Nowell, Claire Myatt (Steve), David Sykes (Mandy) and Helen Russell (Andrew).
He is mourned by his Canadian family, uncles Evan Miles (Brenda), Lindsay Miles (Edwina), cousins Glenn Miles (Jodi), Jennifer Miles, Jillian Miles (Ryan), Michelle O'Brien (Colin) and Jessica MacPherson (Ian). Born in Vancouver, Tony was a curious, bright, mischievous, thrifty and friendly child. Showing early interest in business he had a paper route. Tony excelled at academics in public and private school and was an avid hockey player. Tony sang in the men and boys choir at Christ Church Cathedral and in the BC Boys Choir. On its extensive tour of Europe, Tony forged life-long friendships. He travelled around the world with his first wife Susan Claydon (née Hackwell). They then worked together in London, UK. Tony earned a B.A in History at UBC. However, it was business which attracted him and he pursued a career in the B.C. financial sector, especially in mining. He was respected and befriended by his business colleagues. He was single for much of his life, yet maintained strong friendships with both Susan and Nancy Kawazoe. He loved to visit the USA and Britain. Intelligent, perceptive, witty, feisty, an avid reader, he relished one-on-one conversations. Cam Haney aptly described Tony as a "cheerful stoic" in battling an incurable cancer for 21 months. Tony was loved and will be deeply missed. Some of Tony's ashes will be interred at Mountain View Cemetery, Wednesday, May 19 at 1:00 pm, Rev. Helen Dunn officiating. Due to the pandemic, total attendance is limited to 50, socially distanced. Attendees must provide name and contact phone or email with the family at 604 733 2456 or milesnowell@gmail.com by May 18.
Donations in Tony Claydon's memory may be made to the BC Cancer Agency or a charity of one's choice.