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Andrew HAYDON Obituary
(Son of Andrew Scott Haydon Sr.)
Suddenly on Easter Sunday after doing what he enjoyed best – downhill skiing, of cardiac arrest at the age of 55. Firstborn son of the late Mary (nee Leishman). Brother of Kelly, Tracy (Scott), Terry and dedicated companion of Helen Kwan. Best friend of Geoff Binks. Graduate of Guelph University and integral part of the hi-tech industry. He excelled in swimming, downhill skiing and trail bicycle riding. Loved and looked after the cottage at Danford Lake. Raconteur and enthusiastic dinner party participant. He will be sorely missed by step-mother Sherry Franklin and aunt Margo (the late Peter) and her 3 children John (Mimi), Vicki and Sandra (Carla). Family and friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) on Monday, April 4 from 1 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 153 Woodroffe Ave. (at Richmond Rd.) on Tuesday, April 5 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Mary Haydon Scholarship Fund at the University of Ottawa.
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Peter & Diane McBurney
April 1, 2019
Andy, your life has been deeply saddened twice by the much too early passing of Mary and then your oldest son. We feel for you but admire your fortitude in dealing with these losses, and we are happy to be counted among your many friends. Whenever you are in Toronto you always will have a shoulder to lean on, a bed to sleep in, a table at which to eat and drink, and camaraderie.
Mike M
March 31, 2017
Andy, it's been a year and not a day goes by I don't think of you. We weren't friends for long but I am so happy we were friends at all.
Peter & Diane McBurney
April 19, 2016
Our sympathies are with all the Haydon family. We remember so vividly spending wonderful and sometimes frantic days and nights with Andy, Mary, Andy Jr., Kelly, Tracy and Terry at the cottage on Danford Lake. Who can forget those three inch steaks barbecued at 2:00am by the master himself? Andy, we feel your grief acutely, since, as you know, we have a son about Andrew's same age.
Estelle Charbonneau
April 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Haydon family and to dear Helen. Andy was a great help to me and a dear friend. I will miss him and the dogs who came over to visit frequently when living nearby. Estelle
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Sandra Pilon
April 10, 2016
To Andy's family. I just heard the sad sad news. Andy was a wonderful neighbor to my mother Estelle. They spent many an evening chatting with the dogs at their feet. It is a memory she will cherish. I had the good fortune to spend time with Andy on my visits to Ottawa. Will miss our evening walks. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Andy and Albert: 1976
Albert Cardarelli
April 10, 2016
Andy and Albert, performing "Once Upon a Time", in 1976... thanks Andy, for your musical legacy. Copy/paste the link below to hear it on You Tube and read the liner notes!
https://youtu.be/uJOMoizmHjQ
Norman Said
April 9, 2016
Andy:
Just heard of the passing of your son..
My most sincere and deepest sympathies.
Norm Said
Diane Everson
April 6, 2016
Andy I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family.
Roger Sistla
April 5, 2016
Andy defined the word social. I worked with Andy for many years and he made work very social and fun. Thank you, you will be missed.
Mike Mooney
April 5, 2016
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Helen and the Haydon family. All our love,
The Mooneys
Anthony Sarmiento
April 4, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Haydon family and Helen. I rode with Andy several times a week all year round, rain (which he calls aggressive misting) or shine.
RIP my friend! Your presence in the trails, generosity, and sense of humor will be missed.
April 4, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family Andy. Byron and Sharon Martin
April 4, 2016
Todd Malek
April 4, 2016
A huge loss for all of us. Rest in peace buddy.
Mont Saint Marie October 2016
Anthony Sarmiento
April 4, 2016
Mountain biking at MSM, late summer 2015
Leanne DeWinter
April 4, 2016
Sincere condolences on Andy's passing. He brought great enthusiasm and humour to the mountain biking community here in Ottawa. I will deeply miss spending time with him on the trails in the area. I attach a photo taken by our mutual mountain biking friend - the three of us would frequently ride together on evenings and weekends. As I move forward in life, I intend to keep his motto in mind, "Get outside! The graphics are amazing."
R.I.P. Andy, I'm glad you were doing what you loved right up to the untimely end.
Richard Tervo
April 4, 2016
My sincere condolences to those Andy left behind.
Monika St. Jean
April 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. I work with Andy at the Stadium East. He was amazing person.
Kellylee Evans
April 3, 2016
My deepest condolences to Helen and to the Haydon family. We loved Andy.
Mary Puskaric
April 3, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Haydon family. I worked with Andy at Skadium and also went to St, Pius with him. His sense of humour and friendliness always made him stand out. RIP Andy and thanks for for the memories!
April 3, 2016
Dear Andy. We were shocked to hear of Andrew's death. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Love
Nancy & Moe
Maureen Gauci
April 3, 2016
To Tracy and the Haydon family,
My sincere condolences to you. I will hold you in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Tony Chenard
April 3, 2016
Tracy, Kelly, Terry & Mr. Haydon. I'm so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. I only have fond memories of Andy, particularly the Rush vs. Zeppelin discussions! It's been so long but from reading other comments, seems he enjoyed himself and was loved. Take care.
Dale Ferguson
April 2, 2016
RIP Andy I will never forget you and your wonderful sense of humor
April 2, 2016
Andy, I was saddened to read of your son's passing. I can't imagine losing a child. My thoughts are with you and your family at this tie.
Pat Schoular, Carleton Place
Mark German
April 2, 2016
Andy was quite the character and will be sorely missed. I spent many many afternoons, evenings and early mornings mountain biking the greenbelt trails with him. He was a very kind, generous person with a distinct outlook on life and always willing to help out. He was the kind of guy you could rely on when you needed assistance. Best wishes, Andy, and I hope there's tons of ski hills and mountain bike trails where you are now.
Mr&Mrs Mike Walker
April 2, 2016
Andy and Sherry and family. Our deepest symphaties for loss. Andrew JR will missed by all.
Rick Gravel
April 2, 2016
Condolences to the Haydon family. Was a friend from the roller rink days
Kal Gutman
April 2, 2016
Condolences to the Haydon family.
I remember Andy as a whiz on roller skates at the skadium always smiling and working up a real sweat.
So sorry for your loss
Shirley Jadowski
April 2, 2016
My condolences to Andys family and friends. I knew Andy about 30 years or so ago, we worked together at the Skadium on Lancaster Road, he brought much joy and laughter to all of us back then and I am sure he is always fondly remembered aka as the Droid. May you all remember him smiling.and joking around
Georgina & Bill Tupper
April 2, 2016
Sherry and Andy
We are saddened to learn of Andrew Jr.s passing. We wanted you to know we are thinking about you in this time of family loss. Store away all the great memories.
Our sympathy.
Albert Cardarelli
April 2, 2016
Thanks for the good times we had, recording your music at Ralph Mongeau's studio (1976). Good times...
April 2, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Haydon family. We remember him well over the years at Danford Lake.
Jean and Jim Devenny
April 2, 2016
Andy, Sherry & Family,
So very sorry, God Bless!
Gina and Bill Phelan
Sue & Stephen Shennan -O'Neil.
April 2, 2016
Our condolence to the Haydon Family and long time companion Helen . We know there are great memories of skiing with Andy. And times spent with your two loyal friends Nero and Gella. So sad to hear of Andy's passing he will be missed by all the hearts of people he had touched.
Lynn Gordon
April 2, 2016
I am so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Andy's passing. To the Haydon clan, Helen and Geoff, my deepest sympathies. His warmth and smile will always be missed and I hope you can find some solace in your wonderful memories. I am thinking of you all,
Jill Vaughan
April 1, 2016
I am struggling for words. I held Andy in the highest esteem, as a neighbour and friend, for his principles - things like fiscal responsibility, giving an hand up, and respect for others (not necessarily in that order). Taken far too soon. With my sympathy to the Haydon family and Helen.
April 1, 2016
Words, I know mean little at this time, but please know you are in my thoughts and I send you my deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Pat Lemieux
Mark Mongeau
April 1, 2016
My condolences to Andy's Family. I knew Andy at Pius and we ran into each other across the years. He was a good man,and will be missed. I remember how lovely some of the songs he wrote in highschool were.
Colleen White
April 1, 2016
My very deepest sympathy to the Haydon Family. I grew up with Andy and Kelly. I have many wonderful memories of Andy and the entire Haydon Family.
Stephan Klovan
April 1, 2016
On behalf of my entire Klovan family, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the entire extended Haydon family, on the sudden and sad loss of Andrew. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Peter Lindell
April 1, 2016
My condolences to the Haydon family. I knew Andy many years ago. He was a great guy. Sad to see him leave us so soon.
Paddy Hall
April 1, 2016
Andy, Kelly, Tracy and Terry,
I am shocked to learn of Andy's untimely passing. The blessing is that he was fulfilling his passion; I remember how he lit up whenever we talked about skiing in the West. No words can mend your broken hearts, but may it give each of you comfort reflecting on the myriad of great times, including spirited Sunday dinners (which I was privileged to enjoy a few times), years of adventure and laughter at the cottage, and the pride you all had in his propensity for challenging the status quo. Andy was his own man. I still have copies of the head shots he took for me when I left Ottawa and embarked upon my career in the design field, and I was frequently complimented on their quality. He was a gifted photographer with a great eye for detail. True to himself, he did it his way, and he will be missed.
Sending warm hugs and love.
Andrew Macfarlane
April 1, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Haydon Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. -The Macfarlanes
Sandra Macdonell
April 1, 2016
Dear Andy
Deepest sympathy. Letter will follow
Sandy
April 1, 2016
Thinking of the huge void that will be felt at MSM.
Our sympathy to his family and legion of friends.
Carol and Willi Scanlon, Burlington On
April 1, 2016
I am saddened to hear of Andy's passing. He was a fixture at MSM and wonderful to watch with his unique style of skiing.Always friendly with a generous smile. We will miss you Andy. John and Wendy Booth
Rachel Brennae
April 1, 2016
It is with great sadness that I read of Andrew's passing. He went to St. Pius with my children and I knew his mom Mary as we were in the Mother's Club together. My sincere condoleances from my family to all the Haydon Family
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