Obituary for Brian Edward McAndrews
McANDREWS, Brian Edward
1949-2020
Brian peacefully passed away February 20, 2020 after a courageous 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann (Crawford) and his children, the pride and joy of his life, Amy (Jorge) and Luke (Luann). Predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Doris, Brian also leaves his sisters, Florence (John), Betty, Ann (Gil) and Cathy (Jurgen). Favourite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Brian’s life work was in education. Graduating from Ottawa Teacher’s College and receiving his B.A. and M.Ed., his favourite place was being in the classroom with his students. Brian taught all levels of education – elementary, high school, special needs, resource and finally finishing his career at the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. The sound of Brian’s axe and saw will be quiet now at the family cottage. He loved fishing, swimming, and in his last years long walks with his good friend Peigi and the dogs. A special thanks to all those who have been a huge support and help over the years, including the staff at the Hildegarde Centre, Montreal 5 at Providence Manor, and the Kingston Alzheimer’s Society. Cremation has taken place, and a later date a family Celebration of Life will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of KFL&A 400 Elliott Avenue, Unit 4 Kingston, Ontario K7K 6M9 would be appreciated by the family.
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire”
W.B. Yeates
1949-2020
Brian peacefully passed away February 20, 2020 after a courageous 13-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann (Crawford) and his children, the pride and joy of his life, Amy (Jorge) and Luke (Luann). Predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Doris, Brian also leaves his sisters, Florence (John), Betty, Ann (Gil) and Cathy (Jurgen). Favourite uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Brian’s life work was in education. Graduating from Ottawa Teacher’s College and receiving his B.A. and M.Ed., his favourite place was being in the classroom with his students. Brian taught all levels of education – elementary, high school, special needs, resource and finally finishing his career at the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. The sound of Brian’s axe and saw will be quiet now at the family cottage. He loved fishing, swimming, and in his last years long walks with his good friend Peigi and the dogs. A special thanks to all those who have been a huge support and help over the years, including the staff at the Hildegarde Centre, Montreal 5 at Providence Manor, and the Kingston Alzheimer’s Society. Cremation has taken place, and a later date a family Celebration of Life will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of KFL&A 400 Elliott Avenue, Unit 4 Kingston, Ontario K7K 6M9 would be appreciated by the family.
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire”
W.B. Yeates