Dr. Anthony Martin McFarthing

Thank you dad for teaching me to read the paper at 4  years old.  I remember sitting on your lap reading the newspaper together.
Love always your daughter Bridget

I am so very sorry to see that Dr. McFarthing has passed away.  I worked with him for many years at the Sudbury Algoma Hospital.  He worked very hard and his patients loved him.

Say not in grief he is no more – but live in thankfulness that he was

The loss of one’s father marks one of the most profound rites of passage in our life. There will never be another man like him, he and your mom were two of the most generous people that I knew and their love of life truly a site to behold

I am sad to hear of Dr. McFathing’s passing. He was a wonderful man & will be missed by all whose path he had crossed. I have so many wonderful memories of him and the family from going to camp, road trips, holiday festivities and celebrations. My teenage life was a happy one in most part because of Dr. and Mrs. McFarthing, they treated me like a daughter. His advice was always heartfelt and some of which made me the woman I am today. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to Mike, Louise and Bridget in this difficult time, please know that I am with all of you in spirit.  God Bless him and may he rest in peace.

So sorry to read of Dr. MCfarthing’s death today. I worked with him on the psych unit and out-patients at the old Sudbury General Hosptial. He was a very kind man, who cared very much about his patients. He will be missed.

Tony was a wonderful uncle to me and I have so very many fond memories of him , in Whitley Bay , the Lake District and in Canada. He always had time for me and wanted to know what I was  doing in life. Such a deep caring man , who dedicated his life to giving to others. He is so sadly missed by all of us: Deborah, Simon , Rosemary and Bill.
Rest in peace

Deborah

I had the pleasure of working with your father here in Sudbury, through that I also met your mum.  The world is a lesser place now that they both have gone.

If it were not for Dr McFarthing , I would not be alive today ! I was molested by a priest at age 14. I told this to Dr McFarthing in 1998. He loathed pedophiles ! Long story short, he contacted the head of the Basilian Order who employed this priest. Two months later the Order contacted me and offered me “hush” money to keep this ,in their words, isolated incident, quiet ! I refused ! On the insistence of Dr McFarthing I pursued this matter with the Sudbury Police five times from 1998 to 2010 but was told that it was my word against the priest and no other former victims came forward ! Dr McFarthing was angered by their response and wrote many letters admonishing their non action ! He suggested I write letters in the ads columns of several newspapers in the hope of resurrecting other victims to come forward…pure genius on his part ! Finally in 2010 , 18 victims came forward! Charges were laid against the priest in 2011 and he served 14 months in jail because of his age …88 .The priests name was Fr William Marshall . He died at age 92 several years ago .The only person to thank for this selfless pursuit of justice on behalf of the countless molestation victims of Fr Marshall is Dr McFarthing ! Unbeknownst to anyone until now , I must thank him for his determination in incarcerating Fr Marshall ! On behalf of the victims , we owe you Dr McFarthing everything ! God bless you sir !!!     Ted Holland.  Sudbury Ontario

An abiding memory of Uncle Tony is him showing me his weapons collection that he had “stashed” in his father’s (my grandfather’s) loft in Leven Road in Norton.
He had a story for every gun, whether it was the German Luger, or the Malayan musket.

Sadly the last time I saw both him and Aunty Margaret was at my Aunty Ellie’s funeral some years ago.

Having lost my own father 7 years ago, I have some empathy with what Louise, Bridget and Micheal are going through, and I send my love to them all.

So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I will never forget him- all the times growing up he made us laugh and his great stories. He will never be forgotten.

Hugs to you Michael, Bridget and Louise.

Emily

My condolences to Dr. A. McFarthing family and friends.  He was a great, caring and trusted Dr.  His empathy for his patients was outstanding.  Will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.  God Bless.

I was dismayed to hear of Tony’s death. We have lost one of the true gentlemen of our era. My prayers go with you.

I knew Tony when he started to work in Sudbury.  His kindness to whomever he met was a gift, and his knowledge was phenomenal.  I am sad to see that he has died.

Uncle Tony was a lovely, warm-hearted man.  He had so many stories and so much knowledge, and was much loved.  I always liked talking to him, we all learned a lot.  I also remember his frequent rendition of “Gaudeamus Igitur” at family get-togethers at his parents’ house, good times.  Our thoughts are with Louise, Bridget and Mike.

It is with profound sadness that I express my condolences to the Family of
Dr. Anthony McFarthing.

Tony was simply a wonderful human being who it was my honour to work with for many years.  He was a dedicated physician going above and beyond the call of duty in his medical practice, always had a positive attitude no matter what challenges he faced, and a man who truly represented the best in the human condition.  The skies have been darkened by his passing.

Sincerely

Geoffrey Southern

Sudbury,  Ontario

Just found out today. I want to wish your family my deepest condolences. I’ll never forget your father and all his experiences he shared with me. I know he touched each and every one of us in a different way. He actually had a big influence on my life, especially during the teenage years.  I must say he had a handful with me.  Too many stories to talk about on here.  But he was a great man, with exceptional intellect and a spirit for the outdoors. He will never be forgotten in many peoples minds.  I know our paths will cross someday, once again reliving the past.  Many hugs and kisses to your family at this difficult time. N

I served with Tony whilst at RAF Wrought in the ’70’s. He was the officer in charge of the RAF Gun Club and we spent time travelling between Wrought on and RAF Lyneham shooting range to practice our shooting skills. Tony managed to cobble about five of us together and we went to the International Shooting Competition at Bisley. I remember after my first shoot asking Tony what he thought of my performance and he said, kindly, that ‘He was glad I wasn’t shooting at him’. I have always remembered those encouraging words over the past 45 years. We had a wonderful time over the event. Tony even managed to arrange a meal in the Officers Bar on arrival at Bisley. We were ‘Other Ranks’ so he broke protocol for us by allowing us to eat there on our first night. Everyone was dressed in a variety of mufti combats, desert clothes and odd parts of uniforms so we weren’t noticed. I remember he had a Luger pistol with a P stamped on the side which meant it belonged to a German military policeman. He made sure we all had a go with it on the range. He was an extraordinary man and his depths of personal warmth had no bounds. I’d like to convey my heart felt sympathy to his family. may he rest in peace.

Tony was truly a most remarkable man.  The world is a lesser because of Dr. McFarthing’s leaving it.
Tony worked with me on many files in my law practice.  His unique intelligence always considered options, ordinarily not thought of.  Several of my clients literally owe their lives to the intervention of this man.  His generosity helped many who  were marginalized by society especially when the system was against them.  He was a man of courage who was not afraid to put both his heart and medical skills to work for others.  I sincerely wish his family peace in celebrating their father and mother.  I regret not being in Canada at the time of Tony’s passing.  RIP dear friend.