Memories of
Stephen Tanswell
If you were lucky enough to have known Steve Tanswell; ‘Lord of Urmston’, ‘King of the Greeks’, ‘Sugar Steve Tanswell’, or in his greatest role as a husband, a father, a son, a brother and friend, then please share your stories with us here.
Your memories, photos, videos, messages of love and laughter will be of great comfort to Joanne, Jacob, Oliver, Emily, family and friends in the years to come.
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Book Owner: Joanne Tanswell
Book Size: 1000 Messages
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The Abbott’s
A year has passed without you in our lives and still can’t comprehend we won’t hear that laugh,have the Tansy snog or stay up late partying making memories.You will be so so proud of your Jo (she is amazing) Jacob is stepping into your footsteps and is a gorgeous young man..Ollie is sweet & wonderful & caring as always and little Emily (or not so little) is growing up too fast and is beautiful and funny.we think about you and you are brought up in conversations most of the time.I saw a Robin the other day and smiled 😊 Music we hear that reminds us of you makes us smile, as all we have is fabulous memories but so sad they were cut short as we could have had so much more fun. shine bright like the wonderful star you are. we love & miss you and always will.. until we meet again.. Tom,Clare,Ollie,Megan & The Chilli Dog xxxx…
Joe Broun
I don’t think I’ve ever known anyone who was better at picking you up when you were down, than Steve. In fact, he was a bit like Hannibal from the A-team.. “If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him!..” And there was no doubt he loved putting a plan together! He was such a natural leader, he was almost impossible not to follow! Not surprising that he planned to launch his own board game called ‘Bloody Leaders’, pitting infamous historical generals, dictators and other leaders against each other, top trumps style. And it was his own camper-van invasion of Europe that we followed in hot pursuit. ‘Meet us in Germany!’ Of all the great things about Steve, I have to say I’m swayed towards thinking of him as a mentor. Someone who helped me set me up in business, gave me the keys to his house to use his basement as an office and was a constant encouraging force. Nothing seemed to faze him, and his incredible attitude of anything is possible, was contagious. My lasting memory of Steve will be sitting in Bevano on a Friday evening. His…
Rich Manley
You brightened every room, you lifted spirits, you laughed, you danced, you hugged, you loved, you were loved – by so many! I have met many, many people, but very few that come even close to having the energy, drive, determination, spirit and zest for life that you did Steve. You were unique in so many ways – you were the only person who called me “Richie”, but I liked that. You were the only person to apologise to me every time you beat me at Tennis! You were the only person I have skied with who got worse the more trips they went on! In fact, it was a ski trip that has given me one of the many wonderful memories of my time with Steve. In February 2019 the Manley, Price, Oldham and Tanswell families went skiing to France for Jo’s 40th birthday. One afternoon myself, Steve T, Steve P and Paul Oldham slipped away from the bosom of our families in search of great skiing and more importantly great beer (or shandy for me!) at the famous Folie Douce bar in Val Thorens. We jumped on a couple of lifts and started to ski towards the Folie…
George Hadji
What can I say about this legend of a man that everyone who has ever met him doesn’t already know. We have all been very lucky to have known Tanzy, he left his mark and memory on everyone he ever met that is for sure. He will be sadly missed for sure, but never forgotten! Our stories will keep the legend alive, and meet-ups in his memory. We would like to again offer our sincere condolences to Joanne and all of the family. George & Stacey xxx…
Chris Arnaoutis
Knowing and watching him grow up from the age of six or seven, i was lucky enough to see him Grow up into a unique Human being, a selfless caring and down right crazy man!.. loved him like my own little Brother, i think my fondest memory of him is when we both decided to try a Bunjee jump in Cyprus when we both lived there many years ago, he only decided at the top before he jumped to drop his trousers! then said to me hand me a can of Carlsberg!.. and push me!..the rest is History..Legend Love you little Brother ♥ …
Steven Craven
Tanzy. I won’t lie to you mate. Me and you. This wasn’t love at first sight. I wasn’t sure. I thought to myself “Who the hell is this loudmouth Stretford Jim Carrey” ? But I got you really wrong. Very wrong. The year was 2001. Everyone can remember their first meeting with you Tanzy. In my case it was Dublin airport. Ste Price’s stag do. We’re in our early 20’s. I got on the minibus. I’m sat at the back. Haven’t seen your face yet because you’re sat on the front seat. You decided the time was now ripe to unveil your haemhorroids to the entire minibus. I’d still not actually seen your face yet but had already become involuntarily familiar with the swollen veins in your back-side. It soon became clear that you, Tanzy, as so many people allude to, were not the norm. I don’t agree that you were larger than life. God no, you were so much bigger than that. Like all of us who had the pleasure to get to know you deeply, as I peeled away at the layers, it was seriously remarkable how multi-faceted you were. Apart from the craziness, the wackiness, the…
Melissa Arnaoutis
Where do I start! Tanzy had been a part of our Greek family for ever!! There are so many memories! He always nagged at me to find a husband, unfortunately it still hasn’t happened😂! He was such a kind funny man and we will all miss you unconditionally ❤️. From your dog eating my glasses for dinner, to you telling me I look like a prostitute in my work clothes I will truly miss you so much! You were a huge part of our lives and we will continue the Greek dancing for you 🙌…
Phill banner
Met you through my brother stick (Green), any friend of my brother is always a friend of mine but you were different, you were so kind and welcoming to me with open arms to me in to the riff raff family, it was amazing. Coaching me through my boxing experience was very strange as I was not a natural born fighter yet You was… no matter what the challenge put in front of you, you lapped up in your stride and destroyed it with flying colours. A massive inspiration to so many of us. You will be sadly missed buy so many ❤️❤️…
Andy Young
We’ve been lucky enough to have the Tanswells as neighbours and friends for the last 6 years. We’re really missing all the noise which came with Steve next door and we know life will never be the same again. My most abiding memory of Steve is probably when he nearly set our house on fire. This was just before lockdown 2 when we were allowed to have the neighbours in our back garden. We’ve got a fire pit and Steve explained he’d found half a Jerry can of petrol he had which we could use to keep the fire going. I’m completely complicit in this btw as I happily had a go of pouring drops onto the fire to watch it flare up. The beers flowed and I raised a toast to the best neighbours we’d ever had and then, within 2 minutes of the toast, Steve, in a very calm voice, said “we might have a bit of problem”. The flame had jumped from the fire, up the stream of petrol and into the Jerry can he was holding. Steve had 2 choices – either throw it onto his AstroTurf (which he said would be like Kuwait if it…
Dina Pieri
I’ve been wracking my brain to try and remember the first time I met Steve but I just can’t think. It was probably via the Contis at a party or in the pub. I do remember though that he was always so friendly. A proper charming, cheeky chappie. I got to know Tansy more when me and George got together. In fact, it was Tansy that announced to all our friends, at Chris and Jo Arni’s wedding, that me and George were seeing each other. I wasn’t at the wedding as it was still early days and we didn’t want to broadcast our relationship just yet. I remember George telling me Steve had told everyone we were seeing each other and that’s when I first said the words I’d go on to say many more times in the future, “eh it’s Tansy”. You couldn’t get mad with Tansy. He had that way about him that you’d forgive him for anything. I’ve been one of the many people dragged on to the dance floor by Tansy and spun undignified around until you manage to make your escape. Always up for a laugh. Always including everyone in the fun. Steve and…
Jan Rich
To Jo,Jacob,Oliver, Emily and my forever friend Dot (Dofie as I liked to call her) There are no words to express my devastation at Stephen’s passing. I never met you Jo or your beautiful children but i was a passing part of Stephen’s and his mum and dad’s lives. I held him in my arms when he was just weeks old and saw him as a young lad and his dad’s lookalike !!! I cannot imagine the grief you a re all going through but i have been feeling my own grief everyday since learning of this tragedy. Dofie I know we lost touch (that’s life unfortunately) but I am here for you if you need a shoulder. I love you and Mike and Nic and Jemm. Please don’t hesitate but i completely understand if you don’t wish to reconnect. He sounds to have become a most remarkable human being but that is no surprise to me with the parents he was blessed with. My love to you all. Take care. Jan Rich xxxx…
Dorothy Donegan
To my darling son Stephen James Tanswell was born on 30th March 1976 in Park Hospital, Davyhulme weighing 8lb 2oz. He was a much-longer for son. When the midwife told his father, Arthur, that he had a son, she said he grew ten foot in stature. In due course, his two little sisters, Nicola and Jemma came along, who he loved unconditionally, and was so proud of their achievements in life. Stephen was a happy and loving son, and as I always say, never gave me a minutes cheek! He loved playing football, and he gained a brown belt in judo. Given his love in later life of reading military history books, you won’t be surprised to hear that he loved playing armies with toy soldiers as a young child – and as we all know Stephen loved to delegate. It was up to everyone else to line up the troops so he could knock them down! As you can imagine, growing up in the Tanswell household was a lively affair. As a family, we ate round the table most evenings, often joined by Grandma Olive, who had to raise her hand to get a word in edgewise. If…
Dylan Dyer
I first met Steve when i was in my 20’s through Chris, Adam and Colin. We became friends and I had the pleasure of sharing some memborable nights out, golf trips, stag do’s and more recently weddings with Steve. Not forgetting the legendary poker nights he used to host at Church road. I dont think i ever won anything. It always seemed to be Colin or Steve fighting it out to win the pot at the end!! There have been many stand out moments over the years. One in particular was at Chris and Junitha’s wedding in Italy. Steve joined in with the entertainment at a restaurant, dancing and playing the cymbals which was hillarious. Then at the end of the evening he was in the kitchen having a smoke with the Chef! That was Steve, he was a natural entertainer who loved life and always had time for people, no matter who you were. Steve you were an absolute legend of a man. You will be missed by so many people. I shall miss your cheeky smile, your laugh and your hoarse voice after a few drinks! Thank You For Being You. Rest in peace my friend. x…
Vas Theo
What a man, what a legend. Many football and poker games together always had us in laughs and stitches. Many kisses on the lips, many slaps on the ass from tansy. The man was a legend and will be sadly missed. …
