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Melissa Andrews Obituary



Melissa Andrews 51, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Andrews passed away Saturday November 9, 2013. Melissa spent most of her life in Connecticut. Melissa is survived by her two children Jay Maselek and his wife Tanya of Nashua, New Hampshire and Coryn Maselek and her companion Brian Gagnon of Tarriffville, CT. She leaves four grandchildren, Syeanna Armstrong, Sadie Sterling Gagnon, Delilah Rose Gagnon and Gabriel Joseph Maselek. She also leaves three brothers. Mark Andrews of East Hartford; Patrick Andrews and Betty of Manchester; and Michael Andrews and Carole of South Windsor. She also had many nieces and nephews whom she adored and cherished spending time with family and friends. Missy was extraordinary and always lived life to the fullest. She will be sorely missed. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church at 1120 Silver Lane East Hartford CT on November 15, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 14, 2013.

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November 21, 2013

Melissa,
Your UCONN family mourns your passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cindy & Carol

Jessica Skowronski-Kennison

November 19, 2013

Missy was a great neighbor and I am very saddened to see of her passing, thoughts and prayers to the family.

Bob and Barbara Willbrant

November 18, 2013

We have great memories of Melissa when she was at Verplanck with our sons. We remember her beautiful art work and a very happy child. To the entire Andrews family we are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.

Michael DiNocenza Jr

November 18, 2013

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I wish i had known sooner so i could have paid my respects to her family.I'm in shock...my prayers and thoughts to her whole family.may she rest in peace.

tammy wessells

November 15, 2013

jay,coryn and the Andrews family,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. missy was a beautiful woman inside and out.and she will be sorely missed by all.stay strong and find comfort in knowing she will be wrapping her arms around all of you...

Sharonda, Eugene and Shawn

November 15, 2013

So sorry for your loss. We'll never forget her positive welcome and the helping hand she provided when we moved to the neighborhood. Her spirit and sense of humor will be missed.

November 15, 2013

Corri and Jay, Bob and I are so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very witty woman and way too young to go. She brought a lot of laughter into my life. She's with Frankie now.

Julia Jackson (Hahn)

November 14, 2013

To the ANDREWS family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rich and Luisa Chmielecki

November 14, 2013

Sending our thoughts and prayer to Missy's family and friends at this time...

November 13, 2013

Missy, I will forever miss you and will always hold you close in my heart. You were the best friend and so kind to everyone. Thoughts and prayers to all of your family. I love you, Karen

Frank Gotlibowski

November 13, 2013

Mark & all of Melissa's family. Our sympathies and prayers are with you all. Frank & Tracy

November 13, 2013

Dear Andrews' Family,
I am so sorry for your sudden loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Terri Smith & Family (Stephanie, Natalie and Joshua)

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