Book of condolences - Tony Mee
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague Tony Mee, Security Officer at NTU for over 9 years.
The University understands how difficult it can be when we lose someone close to us. We have opened up this online book of condolence to bring together tributes for Tony.
If you would like to offer your condolences or pay tribute you are invited to leave a message on this page.
Good friends are few and far between and Tony Mee was a true friend, with a heart as big as an ocean that was truly made of gold.
Our heart filled prayers go out to his family and everyone that was privileged enough to say they knew him, but most of all to his wife and sons, which he worshipped with everything he had, every minute of every day. We miss him dearly.
There will not be a funeral as Tony did not wish for this but there will be a memorial / celebration of his life and all who knew him will be welcome – details to follow from family.
The family have asked for any contributions to go to ’Notts and Lincs Air ambulance’ and in support of Ukraine if colleagues wish to.
It was a pleasure to have worked with you Tony. I will miss your Brackenhurst tales which will always put a smile on my face. You will be very missed, thank you for always being there to lend a hand whenever we needed you.
My deepest sympathies are with your family and loved ones, rest in peace Tony Mee 💐
Posted by Lauren Furmidge, 21 Apr 2022
Not quite sure I can find the words to reflect my shock and sadness. When I think of Brack, I think of Tony, the prefect position, in a great team. I can only imagine your sense of loss and the chasm in your life.
With deepest condolences. Michael
Posted by Michael Lees, 20 Apr 2022
Rest in peace Tony
Deepest condolences to his family & friends
Posted by Karen Thorneycroft, 15 Apr 2022
You made me feel so welcome when I first joined NTU all those years ago. Always a smile and a chat whenever I bumped into you in or out of work. Thoughts are with your family. You will be missed Tony.
Posted by Sarah Hutchinson, 15 Apr 2022
A light has gone out at Brackenhurst. I will remember you with real fondness, your cheeky grin, your swaggering walk but most of all just 'you'. I keep expecting you to walk through the door, jangling your keys but it never happens ...........
You will be missed so very much, Tony.
Posted by Rowena Marsh, 14 Apr 2022
Rest In Peace Tony. On behalf of me and the PFS lads you will leave a huge hole in the team at Brackenhurst and will be sadly missed by us all.
Posted by Mark Stacey, 04 Apr 2022
Well top banana you got your wish, I am now the Brack officer but never in a million years did I want it like this, rather have you here with me coming up to annoy you every now and then. It's just not the same here without you and I miss you loads.
Always made me laugh so much and thanks for all the help with the crafting lol.
Even writing this I'm struggling as it still doesn't seem real.
Miss you xx
Posted by Simone, 02 Apr 2022
My thoughts are with Tony's friends, colleagues, and family at this time. Rest in Peace.
Posted by Ryan, 02 Apr 2022
“A true gentleman and a great colleague”
Our thoughts and Prayers are with his family.Godbless
RIP Tony
Posted by Muhammad Qasim, 01 Apr 2022
Wonderful and gentle man always there with good advice. He lived for his family and of course rugby. Massive shoes to fill. RIP Tony
Posted by Tracey vallis-horn, 01 Apr 2022
Tony Mee, not sure where to start. What an absolute legend, you are missed by so many my friend.
Could not believe the news, still not really sunk in. Just not going to be the same again.
My heart and thoughts go out to Karen and the boys.
Going to miss our film reviews, along with the suppers. Rugby banter and watching the games. American Football nights and watching Motor sport especially F1. At future events, and every time I will have you in my thoughts, chuckling, as you would shout out ‘Referee!’ if there was a bad call or play. Made me laugh whenever we had a job on, it was ‘yes boss, or roger that!’
It was a privilege to know you. When someone mentions your name in the future, I can say proudly, Tony Mee, yes, I knew him, he was my friend.
Tony, you are truly missed, and always will be a ‘Top Banana!’ R.I.P
Per Ardua.
Posted by Paul Stacey., 01 Apr 2022
Mate... you will be missed such a lot, with your cheeky chat and joke playing. You did such loving hugs if we felt down.
Leaving behind such a huge hole which will never be filled.
God bless.
Posted by Heather Brown, 01 Apr 2022
So sad to hear this new about Tony - he was always such a lovely person to see on campus and always helpful, kind and smiley! A real gentleman. Thinking of his family and friends x
Posted by Jacqueline Boyd, 29 Mar 2022
Such sad news. I always enjoyed talking to Tony, he was a top bloke, and a pleasure to work with.
Posted by David Morley, 28 Mar 2022
So terrible to hear this news, Tony's passing is a devastating loss to so many people. I worked with Tony at Brackenhurst and he went out of his way to be helpful, He was always a reassuring presence on campus. I, and the Library team here at Brackenhurst will really miss him. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with his family, Rebekah ( NTU Library)
Posted by Rebekah Broad, 28 Mar 2022
So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Tony. Whenever I came across him during my times at Brackenhurst, he was always so approachable, helpful and had a smile on his face. A devastating loss to Security and Brackenhurst colleagues here at NTU. Our thoughts and love go out to his family and friends.
Posted by Sara Murcott, 26 Mar 2022
We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Tony. A trusted and well respected colleague. RIP Sir.
Posted by Richard Antcliff, 25 Mar 2022
Always cheerful, always ready to help in any way with whatever came your way. You will be very much missed Tony. Sending deepest condolences to your family. Rest In Peace x
Posted by Zoe Cobb, 24 Mar 2022
I only knew Tony for a short space of time, but in that time, it was always a pleasure to cross paths with him. It was always a laugh when we did, and he always offered me great advice, especially about Brack. He will be missed by everyone here at NTU, and my thoughts are with his family in this tough time. R.I.P Tony, gone but never forgotten.
Posted by Nathan Hodgkinson, 23 Mar 2022
There are no words to describe the loss felt at Brackenhurst, my deepest condolences go to his family.
It was a pleasure working with Tony, he always had a smile and something to say.
He would greet me with 'Morning Ma'am what do you know. He was a devoted family man who would do his best to help and support others. Tony will be missed by both staff and students.
Posted by Tara, 23 Mar 2022
No words can describe what a kind, caring person you was Tony. While covering brackenhurst I always looked forward to being on shift with you, you made the days pass easily and the laughs we had I will never forget, you always ended a chat with the words top banana or roger that.
Posted by Scott Roberts, 22 Mar 2022
I have known many characters in life and some I remember more than others. You Tony will always be at the forefront when I sit and recall people I have been blessed to have met as I’ve travelled life’s path.
When we first met quite a few years ago whilst working for Notts Police, I knew instantly that “I like this guy”. So when you joined us here at NTU I was over the moon to say the least, at the prospect of us again being colleagues. Unfortunately, when you moved out to Brack, we didn’t get to work together as much as I would have liked but when we did, it always turned out to be a massive catchup with family, rugby and past experiences being the topics. I will truly miss you mate, you leave a massive hole in my life that will remain forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, you were the absolute “Top Banana”
Rest in peace Tony x
Posted by Brett Hodgkinson, 22 Mar 2022
You will be missed Tony. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and wishes are sent to your family whom I am sure will have many fond and happy memories.
Posted by Nadine Gilbert, 22 Mar 2022
A truely Gentleman who always gave his support to his colleagues . Brackenhurst control will never be the same he will be sorely missed by us all ❤
Posted by Cheryl & Tracey Vallis - Horn, 22 Mar 2022
What can I say Tony, you will missed by everyone of your colleagues especially here at Brack always cheerful even at 3am when when you call me out "Dude I need ya" would be your rallying call. I'm going to miss your stories, advice and your total willingness to help where ever you can, but most of all the love you had for your family has taught us all what a true gent you were. A real top banana. R.I.P Big man.
Posted by Mark Hallam, 22 Mar 2022
Sorry to hear this. RIP. Thoughts and best wishes to Tony's family.
Posted by John Carroll, 22 Mar 2022
You will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Posted by Sian Harvey, 22 Mar 2022
As part of NTU, you will always be remembered. Whilst I didn't personally have the honour of meeting you, I can see that so many people found you to be a great person, who clearly adored his family, so that's good enough for me to salute you as a lovely guy who has clearly left us far too soon.
Posted by Craig Riggs, 22 Mar 2022
You will be missed Tony, Rest in Peace
Posted by Caroline Ritson, 22 Mar 2022
Brack won't be the same without you, you were always so helpful and happy no matter what the time of day. A real loss for our community as well as your family.
Posted by Sam Ward, 22 Mar 2022
It was a pleasure working with you Tony. You always went the extra mile to help us out. Will miss your sense of humour at Brack and you will be missed by all. RIP
Posted by John Frape, 22 Mar 2022
I worked with Tony on A Shift and it sounds cliché, but he was such a big character who I always looked forward to working with. The way he laughed always made me smile and I'll forever remember him. I really am going to miss you Tony!
Posted by Steve Hallsworth, 22 Mar 2022
Tony, I know you'll never read this but I'll compose it anyway out of respect for your passing. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard you'd left us. You were one of those people who is often, rightfully, described as "larger than life" - you didn't laugh, you bellowed; you didn't stand quietly, you drew the attention of every room you entered. In my personal experience you were the perfect colleague and the world will never be quite the same without you in it. I'll never forget how your loves for your family, rugby and cake (I'm pretty sure in that order) were always at the front and centre of your mind. I suppose death teaches us a lot about life, most importantly to appreciate those we truly value while they're by our sides. I always appreciated you, and now I regret that I never took the opportunity show it while it was there. I never thanked you for being kind to me, never thanked you for making me laugh, never thanked you for sharing your knowledge, your stories and your experiences of life. Perhaps one day I'll get to make you another strong cup of coffee and I'll do all of those things. We'll both have a good laugh and it'll be like you never left. So wherever you are now, so long and take care my friend. Cordially yours, Andy. PS: I can't bring myself to delete our WhatsApp chat yet, I'll cling to the memories for a little longer - at least if that's OK with you, boss.
Posted by Andy Campbell, 21 Mar 2022
What a wonderful person: funny, friendly, helpful, kind...
Knowing how I feel about losing Tony as a work colleague, I simply cannot begin to imagine how Tony's family feel. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by Emily Burton, 21 Mar 2022
My partner in crime, dearly missed by every one that was truly lucky enough to say they knew you, Top Banana 🍌 Tony!! Jaffa cakes are me xx
Posted by Lorraine Polhill, 21 Mar 2022
A lovely person who was always so helpful and happy x
Posted by Louise, 21 Mar 2022
You will be missed Tony, always helpful and always making people around you smile. Brack won't be the same without you
Posted by Cat Sanderson, 21 Mar 2022
A real gentleman who would always go out of his way to help.
You will be missed very much.
R.I.P Tony
Posted by Lisa Hilton, 21 Mar 2022
RIP Tony you will be sadly missed by us all xx
Posted by Karen Bamford, 21 Mar 2022