JOHN ANDREW Obituary

Andrew--John. The Reverend Canon John G. B. Andrew OBE, DD, January 10, 1931 October 17, 2014. The Rector, Wardens and Vestry of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, on behalf of the Parish, announce the death of their beloved Eleventh Rector (1972-1996), Canon John Andrew. Canon Andrew was born in Yorkshire, England, was a priest in the Church of England, and served as Domestic Chaplain to Archbishop of Canterbury Michael Ramsey. In 1972, he was called to be Rector at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, where he had a distinguished tenure in which his preaching, pastoral presence, and leadership of the liturgy drew large congregations to the Church, an achievement especially notable during an era of decline in the Episcopal Church. Canon Andrew and Organist and Master of Choristers, Dr. Gerre Hancock, were instrumental in the preservation and enrichment of the Anglican choral tradition in the United States through the Saint Thomas Choir School. He was awarded honorary degrees from several Episcopal/Anglican seminaries in recognition of his work. John Andrew was a friend and confidant of many church leaders both within and outside the Episcopal Church and Anglicanism. He was a particular friend of Terence Cardinal Cooke and was a promoter of ecumenical relations between the Anglican and Roman Catholic communions. He was a cherished member of the Saint Thomas family for over 40 years. Funeral services will be at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 5:30pm. Donations in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Canon John Andrew Memorial Fund. Please make checks payable to Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue at 1 West 53rd St.; New York, NY 10019-5496. The Reverend Canon Carl F. Turner, Rector William H. A. Wright II, Warden Kenneth F. Koen, Warden

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 21, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN ANDREW

13 Entries

Marilyn Finklea

November 3, 2014

Beloved Fr. John — priest, mentor, orator and grandfather to James and Graham. An extraordinary man with an abundance of knowledge and wisdom. Anyone who was blessed with the gift of his love and friendship will have his presence forever in what he was able to impart upon them. Life lessons. A gentle man. The most genuine and sincere individual whose heart and soul were the love of St. Thomas Church and her congregation. May a choir of angels sing him to his rest. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. And as he would say, "Now get on with it."

Bruce Duncan

October 29, 2014

Father Andrew encouraged me to go to seminary, taught me how to preach, and was instrumental in finding a diocese and a bishop who would ordain me. Our friendship continued until his death.

John Andrew and I circa 1971

James Barnett

October 28, 2014

I was John Andrew's Curate in Preston Lancashire, while also teaching at Hutton Grammar School. He enabled me to do many "different things," while fulfilling his aspiration to be a good and Holy Priest. Though working in education, in interconvictional dialogue and for the Church of England at the European Institutions were very different, John made it possible. I am still involved in that field. I remember him with fondness and gratitude. James Barnett

Peter Moore

October 26, 2014

Fr Andrew showed me which knife to use! He was a true and loving friend. May he rest in peace.

Craig Campbell

October 25, 2014

Many wonderful memories of his stirring sermons during my Juilliard years when studying with Gerre Hancock.

Diana Hamilton-Jones

October 25, 2014

Father John Andrew preached the best sermons and was instrumental in making St Thomas church the inspiring centre of worship that it is. He was also a very kind man and was especially so towards me when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Attending his services when I lived in NYC from 1983-1996 was a joy and an education. He will be sorely missed by the many whom he touched.

Chip Lamb

October 23, 2014

Father Andrew baptized me, saw to my confirmation and elevation to Senior Chorister within the St. Thomas Choir School and provided much needed spiritual guidance during formative years. His loss is deeply felt.

Michael Parent

October 21, 2014

Father Andrew was a deeply formative priest in my spiritual journey, particularly during my undergraduate years at Columbia. I give thanks for his ministry.

Arthur Moore

October 21, 2014

He made St Thomas a welcoming church where you knew you would get glorious music and thoughtful preaching that was not afraid of depth or humor. For many of us who were young and alone in New York at the time, he created a rather splendid home.

Barbara Davis

October 21, 2014

I had the privilege of enjoying many wonderful services by Fr. Andrew at St. Thomas' Church. His enthusiasm and kindness will be missed. What a pleasure it was to have met him. May he rest in peace.

October 21, 2014

Barbara Vaughn & (Son)Mark Evans Davis

Barbara Genco

October 21, 2014

Father Andrew will be missed by so many. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

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