In Memory of

Valentine

A.

N.

"Tony"

VAN

BRIDGE

Condolences

Condolence From: Lorelei Smith
Condolence: Dear Shona; I read of your Father's death I'm sorry, he was an inspirational man. We went to school together in Woodbridge at "LowerNinth" about 1959. in fact, you and your family lived at my Grandfather's farm in Woodbridge at that time. I had the privilege of seeing your Father several times at Stratford and had visits with him. It would be lovely to see you again-perhaps sometime in the future. condolences, Lorelei Blane-Smith(nee Kerr)
Thursday December 23, 2004
Condolence From: Neil Barclay
Condolence: Dear Shona: Please accept my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I feel privileged to have gotten a chance to work with Tony and honoured to have been given the blessing to continue "G.K.C." (with him at the helm). I will miss his puckish sense of humour and his gentle, friendly mien. He will continue to serve as a great inspiration to so many of us who worked with him and watched his magic onstage. Much love, Neil Barclay Shaw Ensemble.
Wednesday December 22, 2004
Condolence From: Richard Keelan
Condolence: As a long-time friend and comrade of Peter Cheyne (during our memorable years in and around Stratford), and having met Tony there (in the 1970's), I would like to express my heart-felt sympathies to Peter and his entire family at this difficult time. Anyone who knew or knew of Tony can only realize he lived a long and distinguished life in the world of the stage and theatrical literature. That he had such a long and rich career doing what he loved is a tribute to his talent and fortitude, and I know all who were touched by his aura were the better for it, and will miss him greatly. Rest In Peace, sir! Sincerely, Richard Keelan
Tuesday December 21, 2004