Anthony George Skerritt

‘Trini to de bone’ - Born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, he migrated to Canada and resided in Scarborough, Ontario since 1968. After a long illness, Anthony peacefully left the planet on Tuesday December 9, at 8:03 pm. at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood, Ontario. 

He is survived and will be dearly missed by his beloved brother, Michael Skerritt and cousins Addie Greene nee Browne, Derek Carrington Allyson Carrington and Holly Carrington, 8 children; Charmaine Greene, Anton Skerritt, Ginelle Williams nee Skerritt, Duane Skerritt, Mark-Anthony Skerritt, Brandon Aparisio- Skerritt, Shaquille Skerritt, Daniel Skerritt, 5 grandchildren; Stephen Greene, Isaiah Douglas, Brandon Greene, Ayinde Skerritt-Williams,Yohance Skerritt-Williams, Lorenzo Skerritt, Leandro Skerritt, and 10 great grandchildren; Carmelo, Kaden, Kyrie, Stephen, Yazmin, Elisha, Heaven, Corlin, Brandi and Legend, Nephews and Neice Danny Littrean, Anthony Darceuil, Michael Darceuil and David Skerret, Gloria Clarke nee Charles, Son in- law Rudi Quammie Williams, and Daughter in- law Veronica Skerritt nee Mal and his ex-wife Kaytura Skerritt, nee Burris. 

He was predeceased by his Mother, Muriel Edna Skerritt nee Carrington

Father, Lawrence Skerritt, Siblings Cyril Darceuil, Margaret Rosemary Skerret, Joseph Septumas Skerritt, his ex-wife Claudia Skerritt nee Thomas, his wife, Victoria Skerritt nee Lopez and his son-in-law, Stephen Greene.

Special thanks and appreciation are offered for the love and care shown to Anthony and our family by his mother-in-law Christina Boneo, and his cherished friend Jennifer Browne “Jenny”.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to support establishing a student scholarship/bursary fund for a “scholar and sportsman” as Anthony was to skerrosportsmanschol@gmail.com. 

A Celebration of Life Service and “Lime”will be held on January 3rd or 4th, 2026 from 2 pm to 5 pm - Venue and address details to be confirmed.

“Skerro” shared the joys, triumphs and challenges of his life with numerous devoted friends, some who were also family from school days to soccer to limin’ partners including: Alvin Thomas “Dugga” childhood friend and brother-in-law (deceased), Guy Guerra “Buck” (deceased), Garth Magloire “ Tan-tana” (deceased), Kelvin Andrews “Andy” (deceased), Clyde McNeil (deceased), Carlton Lewis long-time friend and brother-in-law (deceased), Eddie Ragunanan “Spy” (deceased), and Earl Smart “Smarty”, Ronald Alleyne “smokey”, Selwyn Henry “Doc”, Naurice Baldwin, Darryl Awai, Gerald Carter “Gerry”, Norton Garbriel “Gaby”, Sheky Yew Woon, Ian Jones, Vivian Manswell “Mangie”, Lincoln Roberts, Carlton Franco, and Baby Thomasos. Anthony played All Fours for many years, during which he gained an entire community of friends who will sorely miss his judgment and steady presence as a passionate adjudicator.

Anthony was an exemplary primary school student earning an Exhibition Examination Scholarship in 1950, choosing to attend Queens Royal College in Port of Spain, now a national heritage site, renowned for producing scholars and for its strong sporting tradition. He consistently scored within the top academic achievers amongst his class-mates.

Anthony was an eloquent orator and devoted logophile, held in quiet reverence for his consummate, almost ceremonial circumlocution. One could rely upon him, with absolute confidence, to demonstrate an unwavering preference for loquacious narration delivered not merely as speech, but as an event.

He was a father who understood this inclination perhaps better than anyone and expressed his affection accordingly. His idea of the perfect gift for his children was an Oxford two-volume boxed set, printed in a font so resolutely diminutive as to require a magnifying glass, thoughtfully accompanied by Fowler’s Modern English Usage and a thesaurus, lest there ever arise a moment when the precise word failed to present itself unaided. 

Anthony’s enduring devotion to his Trinidadian heritage drew him home faithfully to his beloved birthplace each year following his retirement from Canada Post. A devoted pan and calypso connoisseur, he could reliably be found liming in the panyard on Duke Street in Port of Spain holding court with effervescent commentary and appreciation for the Trinidad All Stars. He could also be found playing All Fours at the Don Carlos Club on Duke Street. Surrounded by music, laughter, and a steady flow of liquor, lyrics, “ole talk” or spirited debate with worthy opponents and friends, Anthony was entirely in his element. 

He held an extensive LP collection of Calypso, Opera, classic R & B and Jazz standards, and enjoyed sharing the music from his collection via mixed tapes featuring some of his favourite artists: Lord Melody, The Mighty Terror, The Mighty Sparrow, Carmen Macrae, Randy Crawford, Roberta Flack, Miles Davis, Lord Kitchener, Michael Jackson, Charlie Parker, Prince, Luther Van Dross, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole, Thelonious Monk, Mario Lanza, Stevie Wonder, The Explainer, The Mighty Duke, The Mighty Shadow, Patti La Belle, Sarah Vaughan and Yusuf Lateef, to name a few.

His love of music and liming was equalled only by his devotion to “the beautiful game” of football aka Soccer. He was introduced to the game at 13 by the legendary coach, Geoff Chambers. He played briefly for the Colts and within 2 years became team captain. At 16, he played Intercol for QRC’s 1st division team, becoming team captain and was seeded as a 1st class player in the Port of Spain Football League. Due to his speed and powerful accurate strike, he was in demand as a “hired gun” and stellar play maker. He played for the newly formed Dynamos from Belmont, under coach Chambers, which emerged as a winning team against favoured 1st division teams. Known as a force to be reckoned with, Anthony represented Trinidad on the national team. Players from across the Island watched him to learn as he was described as a”prince among players”. He was equally popular with the young women who would dress-up to watch him play or practice around the Queen’s park Savannah.

His football career continued in Canada, where he first joined the Knights of Malta team before discovering West Indies United, for whom he played briefly. Meetings at the Trinidad Club in Toronto eventually led to the formation of a new team “IERE” a name he proudly provided, drawn from the Carib people’s name for the land of the Hummingbird. IERE Soccer club, which featured many Trinidad and Tobago national players was promoted to the Toronto and District League first division. Owing to a persistent knee injury, Anthony coached IERE's inaugural team for one year, later going on to coach Scarborough Caribbean continuing to give back to the sport through his leadership and love of the game.

Determined to be a champion in every field, his irresistible charming, and sweet way with words proved fruitful in matters of the heart. An optimist who was both a lover and a fighter, he had an enduring belief in the institution of marriage, entering into it three times, a confidently and unapologetically scored hat trick. 

Daddy loved all of his children and despite many challenges as a co-parent through divorce and then over a decade as a single parent, we have all come to understand the depth of his love and commitment to family in all of its complexity and with humility. Journey well, Daddy.