In memory of Tony Lynch

I would like to thank Tony for welcoming me so warmly into the family and making my first visit to New Zealand very special.  I will remember fondly our chats both in person but not at least the through many skypecalls we had. It was so amazing for someone at his age to take on modern technology so frequently with the Icelandic Lynch gang. It is also with joy that I will remember all those great meals we had together both down under, and up in the North. I have him to thank that I learned to enjoy good red wine after attending the “Tony Lynch Wine school” during my first New Zealand trip in 2007. 

Tony kept his humour and good spirit all to end. I will always be grateful for our time together in my visit to New Zealand last February and March, makes the sadness of our loss bit more bearable.

With an Icelandic psalm I say “Farewell Tony”

Lækkar lífdaga sól.

Löng er orðin mín ferð.

Fauk í faranda skjól,

feginn hvíldinni verð.

Guð minn, gefðu þinn frið,

gleddu' og blessaðu þá,

sem að lögðu mér lið.

Ljósið kveiktu mér hjá.

Anna Bryndís Hendriksdóttir

We were so sad to hear about the passing of Tony and would like to express our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.

It was always a pleasure to welcome him into our home on his visits to Iceland, both in the city and in our summerhouse, where we enjoyed his good company and stories. He leaves us with many fond memories.

Our thoughts are with you,

Hendrik and Iris   

We want to express our deepest sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you today. 

From the very first time we met Tony at his welcome to Iceland party in the valley of[AB1]  Elliðárdalur he showed us right away that he was a strong character and was able to take on the role of host even though he was meeting large group of in laws there for first time.  It was a pleasure to share with him good food and wine and he showed appreciation for every effort done in the arrangements to have his Iceland visits made as enjoyable as possible.

He will be sadly missed and remembered to all

With warmest thought and regards from Iceland and Denmark.

Hjördis, Erla, Agla and Sigurjón