Anthony DEVERSON Obituary

DEVERSON,
Anthony John (Tony):
Passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2020, aged 78 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Linda and Mark Evans, loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Carolyn, Steve and Margaret, loved uncle of Rod and Louise, Kent and Eryn, Louis and Sarah, John and Kathrin, Charlotte and Mike, Thomas and Amy, and their families, ex-husband and close friend of Helen and Peter Tyson. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Tony Deverson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private service for Tony has been held.

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Published by The Press on May 23, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
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June 16, 2020

I knew Tony in his capacity as Editor of the The New Zealand Oxford Dictionary. A true gentleman and a fine lexicographer. I am privileged to have known him.
Ray O'F

Gordon Spence

June 3, 2020

I had a very high opinion of Tony, which developed over many years, since I met him on my first day at the University of Canterbury in 1969. He was always good-natured, and efficient in handling the administrative burdens that were put on him. These did not interfere with his distinguished work as a scholar and lexicographer.

Rebecca Bayliss

May 30, 2020

Tony was my Old English lecturer at Canterbury in the 90s. I remember him with great fondness and respect. He was kind and gentle, and very passionate about language and literature. I'm so sorry Tony - I hope that you're drinking mead with kings and their warriors.

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