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Posted By: rich-joy
25-Aug-25 - 08:32 AM
Thread Name: Obit: Tony Suttor of Darwin, NT (1950-2025)
Subject: RE: Obit: Tony Suttor of Darwin, NT (1950-2025)
As I am not on FB, a friend sent me some Comments from the "Old Darwin" post of Tony's Passing :
Brendan Michael (Brendan Williams) I will miss Tony. We played at the Top End Folk Club for years. Saw him at Woody Head many years ago now. Condolences to Jenny, all Tony’s relatives, and friends around Australia and overseas. I will watch online on Wednesday from Brisbane.
Anna Grosvenor Fantastic collection of photos and memories of a wonderful, talented, generous musical man ??
Wonderful memories of a gifted and generous musician. Vale Tony Suttor. Thank you for the photos Richenda Bridge. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CWqz15awk/
Jeff Corfield We've already sent a personal message to Jenny and some photos to Jayne. However, I thought I'd share a few personal thoughts about Tony. Tony was a part of our lives for so long, while we lived in Darwin and since. We played music together on too many occasions to recall, sometimes formally with Hindquarter and Two (7) Up, then less formally for dances and other gigs, numerous sessions and such. However, it was Tony's work in transcribing and playing the music that Uncle Val McGinness left us that will forever remain in my heart, and the heart of his family. Whether it was the two NFF presentations (2002 and 2010) or the Days of Old Darwin event for Festival of Darwin in 2002, Tony was at the heart of those events (as was Peter Bate). The fact that Tony, Peter and Fritz kept those unique tunes and songs alive in between should be celebrated by all Top End folk, for they are indeed a unique legacy. Above all Tony always did it all with humility and grace and the skills and such a good musician, so easy to play along with. Though a long way away we will miss him dearly. I will miss all the tall ship photos he'd put up on Facebook. However, we've just started a shanty night here in Townsville and me and Martin Hungerford will be sure to sing some of the shanties we learned from Tony.
Richard Wright So sad to hear of Tony's passing his friendship his Music and above all his ability to make every one welcome will be missed RIP Tony may your journey be melodious and merry my friend
Graham Dodsworth Condolences to Jenny, Vicki, family and friends. Such a loss to us all. One of the noblest of people.
Eileen Fletcher I met Tony later in life, not through music but through Greyhounds. He and Jenny adopted the first of their greyhounds from me in around 2012. Later they all visited us in the Gold Coast hinterland and again in Townsville. A fabulous greyhound parent and a lovely human being. He will be sadly missed
Stan Gottschalk Rebecca and I are saddened beyond words to hear of Tony’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to Jenny, and to his family and friends. It was our privilege and our joy to have him as a friend.
Abbie Thomas So sad to hear of your passing Tony. We were only talking about you a few days ago and how we planned to get to the Top End Festival next year and catch up with you. You were kind and fun and full of joy. Love and condolences to your family.
Ruth Dickson I was going through my old computer about a month ago looking for music I’d lost off my mobile and found all this music Tony had given me about twelve years ago when I last saw him. There were many different folkies. Of course there were songs by him and Peter Bates. Ones by Paul Lawler and others. I downloaded them that day and uploaded to nee computer and then to my phone. I had a wonderful day listening to the voices and music of those beautiful people. I am so grateful and thankful to have them. We were going to travel to Darwin, unfortunately I have an appointment with with Specialty Surgical unit at the hospital. It will take months to get another. We have spoken with Jenny and wish we were there. Streaming isn’t quite the same. Much love to all who miss him.??
Pam Pole Special memories of Tony starting in our larrikin Sydney days in the mid 70s. Looking at Tony's recent sailing ship posts reminded men of the Bilge Ratz. So many different ways our mate contributed to our amazing folk world. RIP Tony. And loved sharing greyhound info and accordion jokes with our caring, interesting mate!!
RIP Tony, it was a privilege to meet you and spend time with you and make connections in the Folk Communities across Australia. You and your music will be missed Don Bannister Allan Bannister