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ANDREW TODD Obituary
Suddenly on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Andrew Todd age 45 years. Dear son of Ewen and Zora Todd. Loving husband of Jane Todd (Neely). Loved father of Ruth and Elizabeth both at home. Dear brother of Mandy Ferneyhough (Martin), Tasha Hale (Michael) and Alec Todd (Jessica). Dear son-in-law of Walter Neely and the late Judy Neely. Friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) Ottawa on Friday, April 29 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 82 Kent St. Ottawa on Saturday, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Compasio 23 Crownhill St. Ottawa, Ontario K1J 7K3.
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Samuel Doyle
May 30, 2021
First off my condolences on your loss and sadly this is several years late.
My first encounter with Andrew was sometime in 95 when I had started an internship in Ottawa and discovered Master Yangs as I had just started playing MTG. From there a gang of us would spend several years among different shops that would come and go but a core group of us would remain. At first I only knew Andrew through MTG but his proactive approach in helping out newer players making mistakes and doing poorly in tournaments was something that stuck with me. Because of the competitive nature of tournaments most people wouldn't do this.
As time went on however and I got to know Andrew more whether it be catching a movie, going to a pub or getting something to eat it became clear that being a kind soul was a natural part of his character. I am fortunate to have met Andrew and I would like to have thought of him as a friend and hopefully he thought of me as a friend as well. He was one of the nicest people I had known and that is true as well at the time I am writing this.
My time ended in Ottawa in 2005 when I moved to the US for work, but the last day before my flight (which would be the last day I would spend in Ottawa to this day) I had dinner with Andrew and amazingly now I can recall it pretty clearly. Sadly though I lost touch with him (and mostly everybody in Ottawa) pretty quickly as the move and work consumed so much time and I never really became active on social media. Now, with the crazy times we are living in, especially what I have been hearing happening in Canada, I had a nostalgic motivation to reach out to people I hadn't spoken with in a long time, Andrew was the first I thought of. I was pleasantly surprised to find a really old email just prior to my move with his CA Gov. email so sent a reply from the long past email thread which I thought would be funny in a way. That email didn't bounce which I thought it would given the time that past. After that I figured I would look on FB and was happy to find him on someones friends list. Not being familiar with FB it took a bit to realize what happened but when I did words can't describe the feeling. Part of it though was a sadness as the good times and conversations I had with Andrew would come back in waves while at the sametime realizing the hope I had on catching up with him would not happen. I regret having lost contact with someone like Andrew but the source of what made him the way he was is also the reason we should be happy, his faith in Christ! Something I had sadly neglected for most of my life but have been working to rectify these past years.
God Bless
SD
Samuel Doyle
May 30, 2021
First off my condolences on your loss and sadly this is several years late.
My first encounter with Andrew was sometime in 95 when I had started an internship in Ottawa and discovered Master Yangs as I had just started playing MTG. From there a gang of us would spend several years among different shops that would come and go but a core group of us would remain. At first I only knew Andrew through MTG but his proactive approach in helping out newer players making mistakes and doing poorly in tournaments was something that stuck with me. Because of the competitive nature of tournaments most people wouldn't do this.
As time went on however and I got to know Andrew more whether it be catching a movie, going to a pub or getting something to eat it became clear that being a kind soul was a natural part of his character. I am fortunate to have met Andrew and I would like to have thought of him as a friend and hopefully he thought of me as one. He was one of the nicest people I had known and that is true as well at the time I am writing this.
My time ended in Ottawa in 2005 when I moved to the US for work, but the last day before my flight (which would be the last day I would spend in Ottawa to this day) I had dinner with Andrew and amazingly now I can recall it pretty clearly. Sadly though I lost touch with him (and mostly everybody in Ottawa) pretty quickly as the move and work consumed so much time and I never really became active on social media. Now, with the crazy times we are living in, especially what I have been hearing happening in Canada, I had a nostalgic motivation to reach out to people I hadn't spoken with in a long time, Andrew was the first I thought of. I was pleasantly surprised to find a really old email just prior to my move with his CA Gov. email so sent a reply from the long past email thread which I thought would be funny in a way. That email didn't bounce which I thought it would given the time that past. After that I figured I would look on FB and was happy to find him on someones friends list. Not being familiar with FB it took a bit to realize what happened but when I did words can't describe the feeling. Part of it though was a sadness as the good times and conversations I had with Andrew would come back in waves while at the sametime realizing the hope I had on catching up with him would not happen. I regret having lost contact with someone like Andrew but the source of what made him the way he was is also the reason we should be happy, his faith in Christ! Something I had sadly neglected for most of my life but have been working to rectify these past years.
God Bless
SD
Samuel Doyle
May 30, 2021
First off my deepest condolences on Andrew's passing.
I had moved from Ottawa to the US in 2005 and the day before my flight out I had sat down and had dinner with Andrew in the downtown market.
I had first met Andrew probably around 95 or so when I was doing internships in Ottawa and would play MTG at Master Yang's where there ended up being a crew of us that spent a lot of time on the weekends
Andrew was one of the nicest people I had ever met, I first experienced this observing him time and time again eager to help out newer players in tournaments making mistakes while most wouldn't because they were opponents. However, as I got to know Andrew more and we would hang out afterwards or catch a show or something it was obvious he was a kind soul all around. Sadly after I left Ottawa I lost touch quickly with the majority of people as I had never really became active on Social Media
Being the crazy times we live in now I had some nostalgic motivation to see what was happening with people back in Canada who had not spoken with a long time, Andrew was the first I thought of. I actually had an old email from him I found so was quick to send an email. After that I decided to poke around on FB where I found him on someones friend list. Not being familiar with FB that much anymore it took me a little bit on his profile to come to the realization of what happened.
The feeling was something I can't put into words. But part of it was a deep sadness because the memories of great times we had. All the MTG shops and tournaments we played , so many Friday night Magic and then going to pubs and general great discussions, just writing this makes me sad and deeply sorry that I had lost touch with him. He was a great friend!
SD
Peter Moffatt
May 31, 2016
My condolences to Andrew's family. I have not seen Andrew since high school, but he was one of the nicest people I ever had the pleasure to meet.
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May 11, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family. He was a kind and thoughtful soul who spoke often of his family. He will be greatly missed.
Matt Lapierre
May 5, 2016
Very saddened to hear of the loss of, in my experience, such an always optimistic individual, condolences to his family...
Kerry Kronberg
April 30, 2016
I am so sad. Andrew's gracious interest in and commitment to people was constant. His easygoing, kind manner made people feel accepted and safe. His steady friendship with Jesus Christ influenced him to love so well. I miss him. Jane, Ruth and Elizabeth, Ewen and Zora, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrew M
April 30, 2016
I have been thinking of all the fond memories of Andrew, which go way back. There are many. He was a unique, kind person, full of enthusiasm. My condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Rick Szabo
April 29, 2016
Ewen and Zorra: Beth and I wish to express our sincere sympathies to your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Special memories of a son, brother, husband and father will be yours for a lifetime.
Anne Sewell
April 29, 2016
Ewen, Alex and Family, I was very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of your son and brother. Please accept my sincere condolence. May your cherished memories help you in the days to come.
Anne Sewell
Shawn Davies
April 29, 2016
I am truly saddened to have heard of Andrew's passing. He was one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure to call my friend. My sincere condolences to the entire family for your tragic loss.
Michael and Tracy Braithwaite
April 29, 2016
We would like to express our sincerest sympathies and condolences to the family. Andrew will be remembered as a very kind and gentle soul. May our Lord bless and comfort his family during this time of grief.
April 29, 2016
To the family of Andrew Todd, Wayne and I wish to express our most sincere and heart felt condolences on the Andrew's tragic and untimely passing We pray that you will find the strength and guidance to sustain you in this most difficult time. Sincere condolences, Wayne and Claire Vandermeer, South Africa
April 28, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Todd families and our warmest wishes and sympathies on this terrible loss. May you all find comfort in your faith at this difficult time.
The Ploeg family, Ottawa
Jeff Farber
April 28, 2016
Dear Ewen and family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your son. May your beautiful memories of Andrew sustain and bring comfort to you during this very difficult time. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Line De Matteis
April 28, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My sincere condolences.
Andrew was a kind person and a good
co-worker; he will be missed.
April 28, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Andrew's family during this tragic loss.
Margaret Kydd
April 28, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Andrew was a very kind and thoughtful person. So sorry for your great loss.
Sabah Bidawid
April 28, 2016
Our sincere condolences on this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Andrew, Paula & Megan Stockford
April 27, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. May the love of your family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Susan Large
April 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Andrew's family at this terribly sad time.
Surinder Sharma
April 27, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss. My fortune that our paths crossed at work. I got know him to be a thorough gentleman, always very helpful and courteous. God bless his soul.
Joanne McCoy
April 27, 2016
My most sincere condolences to the Todd families; I worked with his Dad Ewen for many years. I send warm and healing thoughts during this horrible time of loss and hurt.
Joania Burnett
April 27, 2016
Please accept my deepest condolences and sympathies at this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace and may you be comforted by the time you shared and memories made. I pray that the good Lord blesses and keeps the family as they deal with this loss. Andrew was a very kind person. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Stan Pecek
April 27, 2016
What a tragedy to loose such a generous, kind, and compassionate person at such young age. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Saba Ali-Khan
April 27, 2016
My condolences to his family.
This was such shocking news to all of us who knew and worked with Andrew.
He was such a gentleman and a quiet, kind and generous human being. He volunteered for various charities at work and did an excellent job of organizing every thing.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Dominique Bamford
April 27, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Andrew was well liked and a pleasure to work with.
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