Tony was born in Huddersfield in 1929 and spent his childhood in Worcester and London. He went on to study at Worcester Art School, where he met his wife Boo, before teaching in the Education Corps in Chester during his National Service. He then completed his apprenticeship with Geoffrey Whiting at Avoncroft Pottery and spent time working at the Clevedon Pottery.

Tony and Boo moved to Tenby in 1958 to realise their dream of setting up a pottery by the sea. With only £250 saved, they opened Tenby Pottery in what is now The Mews in Upper Frog Street. At the time, there were no other full-time potters in Pembrokeshire. Tony and Boo made and decorated all their pots in full view of the public, making them the perfect place for locals and visitors to come and watch them work.

Tenby Pottery has been sold throughout the world and remains collectable today. Their work made an appearance on the Antiques Roadshow at Pembroke Castle when Sarah Bolwell of Loafleys, Tenby, took her collection to the Show. Tony was delighted to see his pottery feature on the programme and commented that “it’s nice to know the pottery will be around long after we are gone.”

In 2000, Tony retired as Chairman of the South Pembrokeshire Bench after serving as a magistrate for nearly 30 years. While serving on the committee for the Tenby Boxing Day Swim, he created the legendary Goscar Oscar trophy for the highest-sponsored group. He was also a member and former President of Tenby Rotary Club, a Trustee of Tenby Museum and taught pottery at the Tenby Adult Education Centre for almost 20 years. He was a keen local naval historian and had several articles published in the local press.

Tony is survived by Boo, a resident of Belmont Court, daughter Sally and husband Peter, son Jonny and partner Caroline, granddaughter Tasha and partner Vikash, and grandson Sam. A celebration of Tony’s long life took place on February 21, where his family remembered his life through photos and the music he loved.

Donations may be made to RNLI Tenby, c/o W. & M. J. Rossiter and Sons, The Old Rectory, The Norton, Tenby SA70 8AB.