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Remembering Anthony Faifai (Ants)
Passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2019, at Mercy Hospice, surrounded by family and friends.
Passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2019 at Mercy Hospice surrounded by family and friends.
Dearly loved partner of Hayley Abbott and adoring father of Zoe.
Loved and deeply respected son-in-law to be of Grant and Eileen Abbott, much loved brother-in-law of Jonathan and Jacqui Abbott and nephew Liam.
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