Baker-Swan - Memorial

Josephine W. McAndrews


Born: Wednesday, May 23, 1934 Died: Saturday, October 28, 2006

Obituary

ANDOVER Josephine W. McAndrews,
72, passed away Saturday (Oct. 28, 2006) at
Jones Memorial Hospital following a lengthy
illness.
Mrs. McAndrews was born on May 23,
1934 in Hornell to Clair J. and Eleanora A.
(Graff) Stickley. She was a 1952 graduate
of Hornell High School. On July 5, 1958
in Andover, she married George F.
McAndrews, who predeceased her on
Sept. 9, 1992.
Josephine worked for Westinghouse/
Phillips Co. in Hornell as a quality assurance
inspector for 40 years until her retirement
in 1992.
Josephine is survived by three sisters,
Billie (Donald) Castagnasso of Ft. McCoy,
Fla., Jackie (Otto) Goodwin of Arkport and
Sandra L. (Carl) Bickford of Apopka, Fla.
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was
predeceased by a brother, C. James Stickley.
Jo loved animals, especially her dogs.
She was an avid drag racing enthusiast and
greatly enjoyed photography and horticulture.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and a
lifelong member on the National Rifle
Association. She often volunteered her time
as an election poll watcher and helped with
other community activities.
Friends may call on Wednesday from
2 4 p.m. and 6 8 p.m. at the Baker-Swan
Funeral Home, Andover. There will be a
Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at
11 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Church,
Andover with the Rev. Vincent Becker as
celebrant. Burial will follow in the Gate
of Heaven Cemetery.
Memorials in Josephines name may
be made to Andover Rescue Squad, P.O.
Box 726, Andover, NY 14806 or to Alfred
Ambulance Squad, P.O. 582, Alfred, NY 14802.

When I come to the end of
my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Just forget if you can,
that I ever frowned
And remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken;
Remember some good I have done,
Forget that I ever had a heartache
And remember I've had loads of fun.
Forget that I have stumbled
and blundered 
And sometimes fell by the way.
Remember I have fought some
hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day,
Then forget to grieve for my going,
I would not have had you sad
for a day,
But in summer just gather
some flowers
And remember the place where
I lay,
And come in the evening
When the sun paints the sky in
the west
Stand for a few moments
beside me
And remember only my best.