The obituary notice of Anthony John (Tony) SHELTON

Tony was a founding Trustee of the charity PCrefurb and is fondly remembered by our volunteers as a very kind and supportive person and always ready to listen. He never tired of giving praise to our IT refurbishing volunteers when solving computer problems. He was a great help to me when I started working with the charity, advising me on publicity, policies, procedures and very much more. I remember a train trip to Manchester to visit a homeless charity during which we chatted about everything from buildings he had photographed, art, railway logistics and very much more. He was always lovely to catch up with and to talk to. Once he had retired as Trustee he kept in touch and was always happy to share news or information that might help PCrefurb. He will be very much missed by us and many others in this community.
Helen Melhuish, Chief Officer, PCrefurb

It was a pleasure to know such a lovely man. He will be greatly missed.

Many happy memories of the 1960's when we shared a flat in Manchester whilst studying at the university. A good friend, modest but very talented. He will be sorely missed.

I met Tony later in both mine and his life. We were joint Trustees for PCRefurb and later just friends who occasionally met and chatted over a cup of coffee and cake.

He was always very supportive of any new adventures I and other friends were undertaking and helped in any way he could.

A really lovely, generous, kind and thoughtful person.

Inspiration to many. Such an honour you have shared your knowledge and kindness to us all! ❤️

Tony gave so much to his community. He made a real difference to many vulnerable people’s lives. Always supportive, insightful and dedicated to his volunteering work.
He started volunteering at the Bureau and became a mentor on the Life Skills Project; a project designed to provide personalised support to individuals dealing with a variety of life’s challenges; Tony played a key role in shaping its development. He wrote a comprehensive high quality mentoring training manual, and mentored the clients.
Tony also befriended isolated older people.
He was one of 3 founding trustees of the successful charity PCrefurb; a digital inclusion charity that helps people access the online world.
Tony played a pivotal role in the establishment and development of the High Peak Bereavement Group.
He was a superb writer. He had a real passion for creative writing, as well as producing high quality and comprehensive handbooks, policies, guidelines and newsletters.
Tony was also a highly talented and skilled photography and artist. He exhibited some of his art at the Victoria Hall Arts Event in Glossop last November, and was delighted to sell one of his paintings for the very first time.
A man of high moral principles, generous and kind. Tony was a great friend with a sharp intellectual mind. He will be missed very much.

Ed Kelly