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TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular father-of-three, described as a “true gentleman in every sense of the word” and “one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet”.
Tony Windsor, 47, of Powis Arms Yard, Welshpool, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, having spent months courageously battling against cancer.
He leaves behind his wife Lin, sons, Chris and Mathew and daughter Steph.
Tony, a highly respected man in Mid Wales, worked as the ICT Business Systems Manager for Powys County Council, having originally joined the old Montgomeryshire District Council over 20 years ago.
Councillor Russell George, Board Member for ICT said: “Tony was a popular, well respected and thoroughly professional officer who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He continued to work throughout his illness, only leaving the authority in the last few days, conducting himself with huge dignity and bravery.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family and friends at this difficult and sad time.”
Away from work Tony was also a keen footballer and part of the Llansanffraid squad that famously won Welsh Cup in 1996.
“It was a privilege to have known him,” said Llansanffraid Village manager Ray Jones.
“When I first managed the club in 1989, Tony was my captain and I never came across anyone better. He was a born leader that was respected by players, management, fans and committee alike. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. He was a role model and showed great dignity in fighting his illness.
“All of us at Llansanffraid are devastated to have lost such a tremendous person and our thoughts are with Lin and the children.”
Tony began his football career with Waterloo Rovers before moving to Llansanffraid. Later in his career he returned to the club and spent four or five years running the youth team.
Dave Proctor, on behalf of Waterloo Football Club, said: “He was a really decent bloke, one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet.
“All of us at Waterloo are deeply upset to have lost such a great guy, he will be missed by so many people and our thoughts are now with his lovely family.”
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