Francis "Andy" Carew

Francis "Andy" Carew passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Terrence and his wife Wanda, Michael and his wife Sandra, and Ronald and his wife Susan; as well as his grandchildren, Jennifer, David, Andrew, Aiden, Daniel, and Brandon. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Jade, Ebony, Savannah, Alena, his sister Jenny as well as many nieces and nephews.

Francis was predeceased by his wife Shirley, his parents, Patrick and Elizabeth; his sisters, Mary, Virginia, Theresa, Helen, Donna, and Patricia; and his brothers Maurice, Donald, and Raymond.

Francis was born on November 30, 1932, in Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick.

Andy and Shirley were active members of the Royal Canadian Legion in Montreal and continued their involvement after moving to Airdrie in 1996 at Legion Branch #288. Together, they volunteered many hours organizing functions and serving on committees, with a particular passion for the Poppy Fund.

Andy enjoyed playing darts, pool, and crib and participated in several leagues. Andy also loved fishing with his brother and nephews in New Brunswick and brother-in-laws in Nova Scotia.

After graduating from high school, Andy joined the Air Force, which paved the way for a career as an Air Traffic Controller for Nord Air and Air Canada in Montreal, where he lived for 35 years and raised their family.

In 1996, Andy and Shirley retired and moved to Airdrie to be closer to their sons and grandchildren.

Andy will be remembered as a kind man, always with a smile.

             "Be happy, love those around you and remember time waits for no one"

The Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1305 Main St., Airdrie, Alberta on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00 am.