Beyond heartbroken family of Scot killed in Port Glasgow flat pay tribute to man with heart of gold
Two men have been arrested and charged by police in connection with the 28-year-old s death
Tony was hailed as a cracking guy (Image: Police Scotland)
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Man killed in Inverclyde had a ‘heart of gold’, family say
Tony Collins from Greenock was found dead in Port Glasgow (Police SCotland/PA)
The family of a man allegedly murdered in Inverclyde have paid tribute to a “much loved son, brother, uncle and friend” with a “heart of gold”.
Anthony “Tony” Collins, 28, from Greenock, was found dead in a flat in Mackie Avenue, Port Glasgow, at around 3.30pm on Sunday.
In a statement released though police, his family said: “Tony was a much loved son, brother, uncle and friend. Tony was loved by many, he was such a fun loving character who made everyone laugh.
The death notices published in the Echo this week
Joseph Lucas Jones Joseph Lucas Jones Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2020 aged 80 years. A much loved brother, uncle and friend. The family will be holding a small private service on Friday 26th February 2021 at 12:00 at Southend Crematorium. Family flowers only, donations are being sent to support the work of Cancer Research UK. They can be made online at www.aradams.co.uk/donate
Les Sapsford Les Sapsford Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 24th January 2021 aged 78 years. Father, son, brother, grandad, uncle and friend who was much loved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Private family funeral service to be held at Southend Crematorium. Donations may be made in memory of Les for Royal British Legion via www.stibbards.co.uk All enquirIes c/o S. Stibbards & Sons Ltd 01702 474389.