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Andrew Hume Obituary
He was born in Wai, Satara District, India, on July 15, 1922, the son of Dr. Walter Fairbank and Florence Frances (Morse) Hume. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all served as missionaries in India, with Andrew the third generation of his family to be born there.
He was educated at Kodai School in South India, Woodstock School in Musoorie, India, and Loomis in Windsor. He went on to Yale where his schooling was interrupted by his service in World War II, returning after the war to earn his degree in 1948. After completing his master's degree from George Williams College, he began his career at various YMCAs eventually settling in New London, where he worked as youth director for 30 years until his retirement in 1987.
He married Dorothy May Sparks on Sept. 17, 1949, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Cambridge, Mass.
His wife of 63 years survives him as do four children, Walter, David (Rosemary) Fairbank, Elizabeth Barrett, and Katherine Seabury Hume. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Clarke, Christine (Brad) Husted, Rachel, Kendra, and Robert Hume; and three great-grandchildren, Wade and Kacey Husted and Isabella Clarke. He is also survived by a sister, Katherine Reif; three nephews and a niece.
He was predeceased by a sister, Harriet Waters.
His family was his pride and joy, and he loved spending time with them. He looked forward every day to the daily crossword puzzle and Tuesday night's Evening at the Opera on the radio. He was a member of the Second Congregational Church in New London and, also, was for many years treasurer of the New London Area Food Coalition. He was an Army veteran serving in Burma and China and World War II and was recalled to active duty in the Korean War.
The family would like to thank the staff at Kindred Crossings West and Masonicare for his hospice care that was much appreciated.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the Second Congregational Church in New London.
Donations in his memory may be made to Second Congregational Church or the New London Area Food Coalition.
Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, New London, is handling the arrangements.
Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com for directions and more service information.
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Carl Sheppard
April 9, 2013
To the Hume Family,
I would like to send my sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Hume. I was a member of the YMCA in New London from 1970 until it closed. I still remember saving up the $17 to join for one year. I remember the coke machine (pull bottles) and the time he caught us putting a cup under the bottles and opening the tops so as not to have to pay for the soda. He scolded us (in his so ever calming way) and asked us to never do that again. I remember the chess tourneys, swimming tourneys, athletic tourneys and getting all the ribbons that he so graciously passed out (I still have them 45 years later). I remember the billiards table that had solid pockets and how we had to pay 10 cents to use that table and how every now and then when it was not busy he allowed us to play without. I am sure we were a bit of a thorn in his side from time to time but he was always such a gentle man. I remember taking CPR and life-saving classes with his son and wondering why his son was so smart and picked up everything even when I had to read and re-read certain things. I did graduate from the class and was so proud and remember him telling me how proud he was of me. I am a sports official today and I feel much of my calm demeanor was taught by such a warm and wonderful man named Mr. Andrew Hume. May you rest in peace Mr. Hume knowing that you touched many inner city kids. I always wondered where your life took you once the YMCA closed. I am now feeling like I am in a nice place knowing that you lived a fulfilled life and were loved by not only your family but those many young children such as myself that you had touched and influenced in such a positive way. Again, Mr. Hume may you rest in peace and may your family know that you made a huge impact in at least one life.
Frank Barravecchia
April 9, 2013
Andy was a gem in New London. I knew him from the YMCA and all through the years he kept the ship on a true course. He lead by example in everything that he did and always listened to whoever was talking with him, no matter how old they were. He walked the walk and taught by example. I still can picture him commuting to work as he often did, by walking. Andy made New London a better place.
Bob Navin
April 8, 2013
Much of my youth was spent at the "Y" under the watchful eye of Mr. Hume. He commanded our attention by treating each of us with dignity and respect. All of our youth need a "Mister Humes" in their lives. Such a humble, giving, caring and yet powerful man.
kathy Gooden/ Kiggans
April 8, 2013
My heart goes out to the family. I have wonderful memories of growing up with the Hume children and lived on the same street for many years. Mr. Hume was a wonderful man .
April 8, 2013
A true "gentle man"-the face,heart and soul of the old New London YMCA Maxine Shepatin
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