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Andy (William Andrew) Friendship
1950-2023
Friendship, William Andrew
(Andy)
We are sad to announce
that Andy died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on April 22,
2023. He was born in Guelph on May 12th, 1950
(appropriately on Mother’s Day). He is predeceased by his
parents, Donald and Jean Friendship and by his brother-in-law Joseph
Keller. He will be greatly missed by his brothers, Robert (Jennifer
Caspers) and Bruce (Ann) and his sisters, Ruth Friendship-Keller and
Joan Friendship-Gray (Alex Gray). Andy was a loving uncle to nieces
Charlotte, Emma and Audrey Friendship and Martha Keller, to nephews
Thomas Keller and Jacob Gray and a wonderful great-uncle to Rhys
Feheley.
Andy was quiet and shy
but also kind and generous. He cared strongly about the people in his
life and would do anything to help them. Family and friends knew they
could count on him. He loved playing and watching sports year-round,
as well as board games. Crokinole and euchre were always part of
family events and Andy was adept at both.
Andy farmed
for most of his life, working with his brother Bruce. He enjoyed being
outdoors, and in retirement maintained a large garden which he proudly
shared through fresh produce and amazing preserves. He loved nature
and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of birds and plants. Visitors
sitting on his front porch in the summer were almost certain to see
quarrels break out among the hummingbirds visiting his
feeders.
Sadly, with the
emerging of wildflowers and the return of songbirds, this was his
favorite time of year. He will be missed by humans and wildlife
alike.
Friends may call at
GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre
& Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street,
Guelph at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 for
a funeral service followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park
Cemetery, then back to the funeral home for a reception. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Nature Conservancy Canada,
or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. We invite you to
leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
and they will be forwarded to the family.
19502023
Death notice for the town of: Guelph, Province: Ontario
death notice Andy William Andrew Friendship 19502023
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Andy William Andrew Friendship 19502023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
