Obituary of Lester W. Andrews

Lester W. Dutch Andrews, Sr., 84, formerly of Fonda, NY, passed away at the Loretto Utica Center & Nursing home in Utica after being a resident for two and one half years. Born September 24, 1924 in Fonda, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence P. and Bertha Young Andrews. He attended schools in Fonda where he lived most of his life. Dutch was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII where he served with the 238 AAF Base Unit in the Pacific with the Military Police and Dutch was one of the military policeman who guarded the atomic bomb which was used on Hirochemia, Japan. He was first employed by Fonda Manufacturing Company as a Machinist and after worked for Coleco industries in Amsterdam. He was last employed at the Brown Transportation where he drove school bus. Dutch was an avid collector of John Wayne parafinalia, loved recording old movies and playing poker. On May 10, 1975, he married the former Jean M. Miller. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, Lester W. Andrews Jr. of Meco, NY, David Andrews of Albany, NY, DeWayne Stephanie Andrews of Gloversville and Robert Andrews Wendy Jacquard of Fonda; three daughters, Linda Frye of Northville, NY, Leslie Montenaro of Hagaman, NY and Tina Jim England of Fonda, NY; four brothers, Robert Andrews of Syracuse, NY, James Andrews of Albany, NY, John Andrews of Lyons, NY and Harry Andrews of Gloversville; one sister, Florence Banovic of Utica, NY; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Dutch was predeceased by a son Christopher M. Andrews and three sisters, Olive Dawes, Pat Martin and Nora Way. A Candle Legacy Ceremony will be held on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Jackson & Betz Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Sand Flats, Fonda with full Military Honors. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Dutch's memory to the Loretta Utica & Nursing Home, 1445 Kemble Street, Utica, NY 13501 or to G.A.V.A.C., P.O. Box Box 11, Amsterdam, NY 12010.