Walter “Buddy” S. Andrews, Jr. Obituary (1932 - 2023)

Walter Buddy S. Andrews, Jr., age 91, a longtime resident of Dracut, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (McCarthy) Andrews. He was born in Lowell on March 14, 1932 and was the son of the late Arlene (Barrett) and Walter S. Andrews, Sr. A graduate of Dracut High School, Buddy was also captain of the football team during his time as a player. He served stateside in the Navy during the Korean War and was also a proud member of the VFW. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at General Electric as a wire manufacturer. In his spare time, Buddy enjoyed woodworking and watching college and professional football. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, hiking in the White Mountains and often taking long walks on the beach. Buddy is survived by his loving children, Mark Andrews and his wife Donna of Chelmsford, and Nancy Brancolini and her husband David of Lawrenceville, GA; his grandchildren, Dr. Mark Andrews, Jr. and his wife Amanda of Oxford, Mollie Andrews of Dracut, Joshua Brancolini and his wife Jordan of Cottonwood, AL, and Justin Brancolini of Lawrenceville, GA; and his great-grandchildren, Hunter and Cora Brancolini of Cottonwood, AL. He also leaves behind his loving sister-in-law, Geri Pellegrini of Windham, NH and several nieces and nephews. Buddy is predeceased by his son, Bruce Andrews and his siblings, Beatrice Andrews, Jane Singleton, and Dean Andrews. His graveside service will take place on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 9am at the Oakland Cemetery, 80 Pine Valley Dr., Dracut. KINDLY MEET AT THE CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at t2t.org or to the charity of your choice. Service Details Graveside Service When October 13, 2023 9:00am Location Oakland Cemetery Address 80 Pine Valley Drive Dracut, MA 01826 Interment When October 13, 2023 9:00am Location Oakland Cemetery Address 1463 Mammoth Road/80 Pine Valley Drive Dracut, MA 01826