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Andy French

5th Aug 1959 — 15th Apr 2024
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of Nuneaton, formerly Luton, Bedfordshire.

Passed away suddenly at home on the 15th April 2024, aged 64 years.

Andy will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service to take place at the Heart of England Crematorium, Nuneaton on Monday 3rd June at 1.15pm. The family have requested Hawaiian shirts, fun shirts or just colour to be worn in Andy's memory as he always enjoyed them. 

The service is being live streamed for those unable to attend. Please see below for login details.

https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view

Pin Number - 423-4001

No flowers please. Donations may be made in memory of Andy payable to 'Help for Heroes'. These can be given on the day of the funeral by cash or cheque, by post c/o G Seller Independent Funeral Directors, 75 Upper Bond Street, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 1RH. Tel: 01455 637457 or by clicking the donate button above.

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Funeral Service

Date:
Monday 3rd June 2024

Time:
1.15pm

Location:
Heart of England Crematorium, Nuenaton
Eastboro Way
Nuneaton
Warwickshire, CV11 6WZ

Messages Of Condolence

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Just wanted to thank everyone for their amazing messages for Andy and to all for attending his service whether in person or virtually. It's a real pleasure for us as a family to know he had such wonderful friends and colleagues. I am thanking you also on behalf of our mum Glenys who sadly due to her dementia, is unable to do so herself. Also, we'd love to thank Kate and all the team at G Seller for their exemplary service and help before and during Andy's service. You've all made a shocking event a moving and fitting tribute to Andy. Thanks with love from Glenys, Nikki, Roman and Vinnie and all Andy's family Xx
Nicola French
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A really nice guy taken too early!Will be sorely missed.Incredible font of knowledge on anything aviation related,and of course kit collecting.Blue skies Andy.
David Melkerts
Just very sad. Andy was a good guy.
Chris Moron
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Rest in Peace neighbour. We will miss you.
Dulcie and James Rooney
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I had a pleasure of meeting Andy through work at EE and BT. What a joy it was to be able to work alongside him. I will always remember and miss you Andy.
"A good heart has stopped beating, but a heart that has touched so many lives can't help but live on in those it loved".
RIP Andy.
Lyudmila Ogar
I served with Andy at RAF Gütersloh in Puma and Chinook Servicing Flight and we worked together at Orange. His sense of humour always shone through and we had many laughs together. He was a first class avionics technician and supported our team with setting up links and other equipment required by the field teams.

He went onto the planning teams in a number of organisation and this true gentleman will be sadly missed.

Blue skies Andy.
Ian Francis
Andy was a member of East Midlands Model Club for 20+ years.

A stalwart of the Clubs' Annual Model shows in Hinckley, a committee member, and very well known as a key member of the 'Away Team' representing the EMMC in his 'Wide Load' T-shirt.

He was always patient, with a knack of closing differences with a tactful factual summary.

A Former RAF & Falklands veteran, he has given film & photo shows of his time in service, and in Saudi, an authority on RAF & Falklands topics, as well as Chinooks and Tonkas.

A well respected friend, he leaves big shoes and a 'Wide Load' T-shirt gap to fill.

He will be missed.

Jon Arnold
EMMC.
Jon Arnold
During his career with us at BT, Andy played a pivotal role as one of the main problem solvers on the modernization project. His expertise, guidance, and unwavering dedication were invaluable assets to the team. His insights and advice were not only sought after but relied upon, making a significant impact on our collective efforts. Beyond his professional capabilities, Andy's warmth, kindness, and genuine concern for others endeared him to all. He was a pillar of strength and support, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. His presence brightened our days, and his absence will be keenly felt. Andy leaves behind a legacy of excellence, compassion, and camaraderie. Though he may no longer walk among us, his spirit will continue to inspire and guide us. In his memory, let us strive to emulate his kindness and dedication, keeping his legacy alive in our hearts and actions. Andy will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May they find solace in the fond memories we shared with Andy and the impact he made on our lives.
Steve Mackness
Such sad news, I worked with Andy for many years in Orange Network Planning - he was such a positive, humorous and likeable character - a great team colleague. RIP Andy
Sean Hughes
So sorry to hear such sad news. I worked with Andy when we were at Orange and Andy was always a kind, funny and generous soul that always made me feel very welcome. My deepest condolences to his family.
Lewis Craft
A true gentlemen and a sad loss. Andy was a outstanding person & Avionics work colleague who I had the pleasure of working with when we served together on 18 Sqn Chinooks, at RAF Odiham (Hampshire), Gutersloh (Germany) and the Falkland's in 1982. Sincere condolences to all the family, R.I.P Andy.
Paul Cherry
I knew Andy when we served together on 18 Sqn Chinooks, Royal Air Force, at Odiham (Hampshire) and Gutersloh (Germany). Condolences to all the family, RIP Andy.
Andy Tofts
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