William Andrews Obituary



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William Andrews

William Andrews Obituary
William "Bill" Andrews, 78, of Redding Lane, Moultonborough, N.H., passed away peacefully at Golden View Health Care Center, Meredith on Monday, March 29, 2010, after a short illness.

Bill was born in Lancaster, N.H., on May 10, 1931, to Albert and Leota (Bresette) Andrews. He attended Lancaster schools where he was a champion skier. Following high school, he entered the Navy, serving in the SeaBee Construction Battalion. He trained in Port Huenemi, Calif., where he attended builders school and graduated with honors. From 1951 to 1955, he was stationed in the Philippines and Korea. Returning to Lancaster, Bill married a former classmate, Vera Young. Moving to Littleton, N.H., they raised a family. Bill worked for 22 years at Connors and Hoffman Footwear moving through the ranks to general manager until he left in 1978.

Bill was a past president of the Littleton Chamber of Commerce and was active in the Elks and Knights of Columbus. He coached several Little League teams and was a scout leader. He was instrumental in starting the parish council for the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where he was a communicant. The family relocated to Holderness, N.H., where they purchased and operated the Black Horse Motor Court until 1985. An avid sports enthusiast, Bill was a lifelong NASCAR and Red Sox fan. He enjoyed gardening and listening to jazz and swing music. A champion swing dancer, Bill delighted his family at weddings and other gatherings with his talent for swing dance.

A highlight of his life were his grandchildren and attending the INDY 500 race with his sons. In addition to his wife of 53 years, Bill is survived by his five sons and their families; Michael and Julie of Gilford, Timothy and Michelle of Gilford, Gregory and Ann of Irvine, Calif., Jeffrey and Lynn of Meredith, and Todd and Holly of Meredith; 12 grandchildren; his brother, Robert Andrews and wife Joyce of Littleton, N.H.

A calling hour will be held Monday, April 5, 2010, from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 300 Route 25, Meredith, N.H., with a Mass of Christian burial to follow. The Very Rev. Dennis J. Audet, V.F., will be the celebrant.

Interment will follow immediately at Shannon Cemetery, Route 109, Moultonborough, N.H.

Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall St., Manchester, N.H. 03101.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, N.H., is in charge of arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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