Obituary of Albert Edward "Alb" Andrews

ANDREWS: Albert Edward "Alb"- A lifelong resident of Chatham, Alb Andrews passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 95. Born in Chatham, Alb was the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Cutting) Andrews. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Annie (nee McAlorum) (2000). Loving father of Fred Andrews of Chatham and Dan Andrews of Gananoque. Proud grandfather of Angela Papadopoulos (Nick) of Ajax, Paul Andrews (Rhonda McPhee) of Waterloo, Michael Andrews of Alvinston, Katie Consack (Jason) of Sydenham and Kevin Andrews of Kingston. Great-grandfather of four. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends and extended family. Alb was a veteran, serving with the Highland Light Infantry (H.L.I.) in World War II. He was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 642, Chatham. Alb drove truck for Brewer's Retail for over 30 years. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Legion Service will be held on Sunday at 6:45 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 29, 2016 with Rev. Alan Knight officiating. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Donations made in memory of Albert to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/157045450" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/157045450">Albert &quot;Alb&quot; Andrews</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>