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John E. Andrews
April 2, 1952 ~ October 7, 2017 (age 65) 65 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Dave Zbikowski
October 31, 2017 2:26 PM
Brenda and family, you are in my prayers. It was a special pleasure to have known John as a classmate at R.C. Mahar. A neat guy - fun, warm and friendly. So thankful that we had a good visit at the casual drop-in class of '70 reunion this past summer.
Message from JoEllen, Hans & Mya
October 17, 2017 3:44 PM
John was a wonderful Uncle! He was loving, caring and so fun to be around! We have so many wonderful memories of him. I recently read some old emails from him that I will keep forever and I will print them out for Mya when she's older, as she said "John was one of her favorites"
Love you Brenda!
Love you Brenda!
Message from Jane and Kevin Morse
October 17, 2017 11:39 AM
I met John back around 1976 at DEC. We were friends right from the start, running over to downtown Westminister for lunch most every day. We then worked together for several more years in Salem, sharing the same job and promotions. Our career paths parted in the '80's and I'm not sure we ever saw each other again. Maybe once or twice. We did reconnect online a couple years back.
Many have mentioned John's humor and that's the main thing I remember. If laughs are a legacy, his is a rich one. And wow, the impressions!
Jane and I want to wish Brenda, Scott and John's family and friends strength and many loving memories,
Many have mentioned John's humor and that's the main thing I remember. If laughs are a legacy, his is a rich one. And wow, the impressions!
Jane and I want to wish Brenda, Scott and John's family and friends strength and many loving memories,
Message from Jennifer Ambrosi
October 16, 2017 12:25 AM
I am so glad Jordyn and I got to meet John. I'm a true believer in things happen for a reason. You wanted to meet us, and make sure Scott was happy. We had a great time together during our visit, and enjoyed watching John and his cat poo poo. I know he will be missed by many near and far. He has touched many people, and made a lasting impression being known as the jokester or clown. John, you and Brenda raised a good man. Jordyn and I are very lucky to have Scott in our life. The love a couple shares for 45 years together says a lot about them, and where their heart is. Love, Jen
Message from Crystal Harris
October 15, 2017 11:26 AM
I was very lucky to have John as my uncle. I'm going to miss his emails, the funny videos he sends, his jokes, his impressions, his enthusiastic dance moves, his generous and caring heart and his wonderful spirit. Although I didn't get to see him often I hope he knows how much I loved him. I miss you, Uncle John.
Message from Chris and Kim Wetherby
October 14, 2017 10:09 AM
We are still in shock to loose such a special guy like John, We are beyond grateful to have spent those 4 days all together in the Gloucester house just 2 weeks ago for Markie's Wedding. We all have some great memories to take away from that trip along with so many others. Johns sense of humor is at the top of the list. You just couldn't not smile or laugh around him. His heart was so big to fit us all in to it. Bradley and Cameron loved their Uncle John and literally cannot smile without saying his name. We were all so lucky to have him as Family and much much more. We are here for you Brenda and Scott and love you both so much. Love, Chris and Kim
A candle was lit by Betsy Coolidge
on October 13, 2017 6:01 PM
Message from Dale Trott
October 13, 2017 1:26 PM
Most of us meet a great many people during the course of our lives. We probably don’t remember the vast majority of them although there are others that make more of an impression on us and we tend to remember them for a very long time. We may hear of their passing years later and feel a bit sorry to realize they are gone but in many cases we get on with our day and don’t give it a whole lot more thought. “He was a nice guy,” we might think. “She was such a kind person” or “I feel sorry for the family.” Sometimes it might even be a relative that we weren’t particularly close to or who always lived far away that passes and we just don’t feel that much because we never had a bond or made a real connection with that person. That was not the case with John. Not by a long shot.
Of all the many people you meet during your life, there are those that just seem to “click” for you, and for me at least, those people are few and far between. John was one my dearest, closest friends and even though we saw each other rarely, we never lost touch with each other over the course of our 40-year friendship. John and I met in 1977 when I was hired at Digital Equipment Corporation, or DEC as we used to call it. I didn’t really get to know John until we were both hired to be part of a brand-new group that was being formed just weeks after I started with the company. Since John, myself and our new supervisor were the only people in the group, we really didn’t have much choice about whether we got to know each other or not.
John and I got along with each other wonderfully from the start. Now that I think about it, it is hard to imagine someone who would not get along with John. He was that kind of guy. He was considerate, kind, helpful and pretty funny sometimes, too. I can still clearly picture in my mind some of the little “routines” he used to do that would have everyone in the vicinity laughing out loud. In the 40 years I knew him, I can honestly say that there was never a harsh word between us. We never had a fight, spat, argument or any kind of meaningful disagreement. John was the kind of guy that just “fit” my personality perfectly. I could not have imagined a better person to work with or to have as a life-long friend. He wasn’t just someone I worked with for a while and think back on fondly from time to time. He was one of those people you encounter that you remain close to for life.
John and I worked closely for two or three years at most, if memory serves. I took another job within the company at a location much closer to home and we never worked in the same group again. We did not lose touch, however. Thanks to DEC’s ahead-of-its-time technology, we exchanged email messages very regularly and managed to get together once in a while through the years. When we were both no longer employed by the same company we kept in touch through personal email. It wasn’t very often that a month would pass without one of us writing an email to the other. Both of us always knew what was going on in the other’s life. We were never out of touch, even when he moved away for a while and when I did so more recently. I received a lengthy and detailed message from him just two days before he passed away. That was just something else that made it so hard for me to believe that he was actually gone.
I am unable to attend any of the services that might take place to honor him, but I felt like I wanted to do something and decided to share a little bit about how John affected my life in such a positive way. I wanted people to know a bit about what kind of person he was. That’s part of what makes us human, I suppose. John’s passing is not one that I will simply note, silently express my sadness to myself and then get on with my day. John meant too much for me to do that. I suppose this is my way of honoring his memory and making sure that others know what a good and decent person he was. You all have your own way of remembering him and I am sure you honor his memory in your own way. We are individuals and there is no “right” or “wrong” way to react to another’s passing.
I will miss my friend tremendously and will never forget him or how having him as a friend had such a positive impact on my own life.
Of all the many people you meet during your life, there are those that just seem to “click” for you, and for me at least, those people are few and far between. John was one my dearest, closest friends and even though we saw each other rarely, we never lost touch with each other over the course of our 40-year friendship. John and I met in 1977 when I was hired at Digital Equipment Corporation, or DEC as we used to call it. I didn’t really get to know John until we were both hired to be part of a brand-new group that was being formed just weeks after I started with the company. Since John, myself and our new supervisor were the only people in the group, we really didn’t have much choice about whether we got to know each other or not.
John and I got along with each other wonderfully from the start. Now that I think about it, it is hard to imagine someone who would not get along with John. He was that kind of guy. He was considerate, kind, helpful and pretty funny sometimes, too. I can still clearly picture in my mind some of the little “routines” he used to do that would have everyone in the vicinity laughing out loud. In the 40 years I knew him, I can honestly say that there was never a harsh word between us. We never had a fight, spat, argument or any kind of meaningful disagreement. John was the kind of guy that just “fit” my personality perfectly. I could not have imagined a better person to work with or to have as a life-long friend. He wasn’t just someone I worked with for a while and think back on fondly from time to time. He was one of those people you encounter that you remain close to for life.
John and I worked closely for two or three years at most, if memory serves. I took another job within the company at a location much closer to home and we never worked in the same group again. We did not lose touch, however. Thanks to DEC’s ahead-of-its-time technology, we exchanged email messages very regularly and managed to get together once in a while through the years. When we were both no longer employed by the same company we kept in touch through personal email. It wasn’t very often that a month would pass without one of us writing an email to the other. Both of us always knew what was going on in the other’s life. We were never out of touch, even when he moved away for a while and when I did so more recently. I received a lengthy and detailed message from him just two days before he passed away. That was just something else that made it so hard for me to believe that he was actually gone.
I am unable to attend any of the services that might take place to honor him, but I felt like I wanted to do something and decided to share a little bit about how John affected my life in such a positive way. I wanted people to know a bit about what kind of person he was. That’s part of what makes us human, I suppose. John’s passing is not one that I will simply note, silently express my sadness to myself and then get on with my day. John meant too much for me to do that. I suppose this is my way of honoring his memory and making sure that others know what a good and decent person he was. You all have your own way of remembering him and I am sure you honor his memory in your own way. We are individuals and there is no “right” or “wrong” way to react to another’s passing.
I will miss my friend tremendously and will never forget him or how having him as a friend had such a positive impact on my own life.
Message from Debbie Gillespie
October 13, 2017 11:00 AM
Don and I would like to express our deepest sympathy for John's passing even though we did not have the pleasure of meeting him I feel like I know him through Scott. The way Scott treats my daughter and granddaughter tells me he had a great role model and that is something to be very proud of.
Debbie and Don Gillespie
Debbie and Don Gillespie
A PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on October 12, 2017
Very sad to hear of John's passing - our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending Love & Sympathy. - The Waltz-Erickson Family
A candle was lit by Carolyn (Blossom) Cameron Bloniasz
on October 12, 2017 11:42 AM
A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on October 12, 2017
We would like to express our deepest sympathy at John's passing, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. John was a great guy and good friend, we will miss his quick wit and sense of humor. Tom and Kate
A candle was lit by Cara ( Geikie ) Deane
on October 12, 2017 7:29 AM
Message from Jim Smith
October 11, 2017 5:13 PM
To John's family, please accept my Sympathy.
John was a quiet and caring young man when I worked with him at Rodney Hunts back in the early to mid 70's. May he rest in peace.
Jim Smith
Viera, Fl
John was a quiet and caring young man when I worked with him at Rodney Hunts back in the early to mid 70's. May he rest in peace.
Jim Smith
Viera, Fl
A candle was lit by Corinne., Warren, Chenille and Bryson
on October 11, 2017 12:45 PM
Message from Lee and Betty Holden
October 11, 2017 10:11 AM
We knew E A thru Madeleine . Our sympathy for the family .
Message from Dan & Judi
October 11, 2017 10:07 AM
Brenda you guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Paul Libitz
October 11, 2017 3:09 AM
Please accept my sincere condolences, hearing of John's passing was shocking. I worked with John at DEC and looked forward to seeing him at our annual Patriots gatherings. He was truly a great guy. Fun to be with and around. One of the genuinely joyful experiences in life was watching John and Tom Kenney literally make Paul Johnstone cry, laughing. He will be remembered.
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on October 10, 2017
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead Love Tim & Sue Jordan
A candle was lit by Corinne, Warren, Chenille and Bryson Winter
on October 10, 2017 1:50 PM
Message from Renee Wingertsman
October 9, 2017 7:43 PM
The Andrews Family
John was such a big part of our lives. His infectious smile and laughter will be missed by us all.
We could always count on John to be the life of the party! Love you John!!!
Renee
John was such a big part of our lives. His infectious smile and laughter will be missed by us all.
We could always count on John to be the life of the party! Love you John!!!
Renee
A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on October 9, 2017
To theAndrews, We have been blessed to have neighbors like you. John was always there with a smile and a wave and helped in many ways.we share your loss with his passing and know he is with God! Connie& John
A candle was lit by Tracy Hamlett
on October 9, 2017 7:02 PM
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