ifiwasarichfan condolences (Funeral details update P13)

RIP Andy.

Lovely fella.

p.s. do we need a new thread for messages of condolence plus info about the funeral?
 
chabal said:
RIP Andy.

Lovely fella.

p.s. do we need a new thread for messages of condolence plus info about the funeral?
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Would be a good idea.

R.I.P Andy, I'll remember the good times with pleasure, it was good to have known you if only in a small way, still got your photo holding the community shield on my phone, you with a daft grin on your face, me pissed :)
 
Incredibly sad news. It goes to show how quickly things can slip away, was only last week that he was positive and taking his news in good spirits. Reading through this thread from the start is heartbreaking in how rapidly it went from "let's all have a drink for Andy" to "Andy is extremely ill" and now today the news of his passing.

Another Bluemooner stolen from us too soon
 
Oh man. I'm genuinely genuinely so gutted. Such a lovely, warm, friendly, generous man. A real Blue. Not a fucking faker. Was a pleasure to know him and spend time with him. He always treated everyone with respect. He'll be sadly missed. RIP Andy. My thoughts are with your family. Feels mad to think we just spoke a few weeks ago and were making plans for the new season.
 
Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.

When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.

Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.

He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.

Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)

Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.

I am proud to have known him.
 
Lucky Toma said:
Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.

When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.

Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.

He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.

Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)

Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.

I am proud to have known him.
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Now i'm crying.
 
Lucky Toma said:
Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.

When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.

Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.

He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.

Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)

Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.

I am proud to have known him.
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That's just made me cry, better put than I could ever do.
 
Lucky Toma said:
Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.

When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.

Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.

He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.

Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)

Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.

I am proud to have known him.
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That's a brilliant tribute to him. I'll always remember that when his depot was shut down and he and all his team lost their jobs, he took great pride in making sure everyone in his team had another job to go to. That's the sort of person he was.

RIP Andy. It was a pleasure to know and spend time with you. You won't be forgotten.
 
Prestwich_Blue said:
That's a brilliant tribute to him. I'll always remember that when his depot was shut down and he and all his team lost their jobs, he took great pride in making sure everyone in his team had another job to go to. That's the sort of person he was.

RIP Andy. It was a pleasure to know and spend time with you. You won't be forgotten.
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That sunny afternoon in the northern quarter is how I'll choose to remember him Colin. He was like the voice of reasons amongst a group of highly emotional highly opinionated Blues!
 
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