Antony Wells RIP

This week we have been shocked to hear of the passing of Antony Wells.  Thank you, Chris Leonard and thank you to Don and Christine, for these words. Our condolences go to Kahi and Liz, to  Antony`s brothers, Tim and Ben and to the extended Wells and Brown families, in Kiwi, Bermagui and beyond.  I count myself as being so fortunate that i had the opportunity to be friends with these wonderful people. I was at the wedding of Sally and Vic, i worked next to Peter Browne in Bechtel`s electrical workshops and stores and then there was Ann who was always on hand at B60, to maintain our good health.  More recently i crossed paths with these fine boys. Our heart goes out to our big mate and the family. From Don; Antony passed away last Sunday morning. He was 38 years of age.  Antony was the second son of Liz and Kahi Wells who were on Bougainville from the early 1970’s through until 1989 (“the end”). Liz is the daughter of Col Brown, whom you will know as he was a middle manager at BCL.  Kahi was the Maintenance/Building Supervisor for SHRM. All three of the Wells boys attended Panguna Primary School and Liz was the coach of the Panguna Swimming Club.  After Bougainville closed Kahi, Liz and the three boys, relocated to Port Moresby.  Kahi and Liz are still there with Kahi working for Fletcher Construction and Liz is still heavily involved with PNG swimming. I know that they will  be well known to many in the Bougainville network. Antony’s funeral is at 10.00 a.m. Tuesday 6th December - It will be held at the Chapel at Mount Gravatt Crematorium, Mains Road, Mount Gravatt. There will be a committal service to be held at Mount Gravatt Cemetery Mains Road, McGregor at 11.45 a.m. A room is booked at the Calamvale Hotel at 678 Compton Road Calamvale for 12.45 p.m., to celebrate Antony’s life. Antony’s favourite colour was orange. If possible can please include this colour in your dress on Tuesday. Don Kind regards Davo