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John Andrews Obituary
Born in Bridgton Maine on July 14, 1946, the son of Harold P. and Thelma M. Andrews. He graduated Yarmouth High School, class of 1964. He attended the University of Southern Maine, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1968. It was there that he met his lovely wife, Sharon whom he married in the Summer of 1969. He later went on to receive his JD from the University of Maine School of Law in 1971. Following law school he worked as a lobbyist for the Maine Municipal Association and went on to become the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Municipal Association (NHMA) until his retirement in 2009.
John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon, his daughter Betsey Andrews Parker and her husband Kelly, of Dover, NH; his son John Andrews and wife Jessica of Boxborough, MA; and his son Matthew Andrews of South Portland, ME. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, whom he loved dearly; Daniel, Lotus, Margaret, Eben, Andrew, Nathan, Sarah, Catherine, and Charles.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday September 10, 2021 from 3-5pm at Taskers Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820. A memorial service will follow at the Funeral Home which will be followed by a friends and family reception in Dover.
John believed in service to others, education, and civic engagement. In lieu of flowers, he requested donations to Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, 577 Central Ave., Suite 10, Dover, NH 03820 or a charity of your choice in his honor.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
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J.
September 9, 2021
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
Susan J. Clay
September 7, 2021
I was sorry to read of John's passing. I knew John when I was both a State Representative and a lobbyist. He was a true gentleman.
John Salisbury
September 4, 2021
I worked with John at the Maine Municipal Association. He served as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations where he lobbied on behalf of Maine municipalities. The legislative accomplishments during John's tenure were significant. When John moved on to become the Executive Director of the NH Municipal Association he used much of his experience to build an effective program for NH municipalities. Much if his municipal legacy will live on. Diane and I want to express our sympathies to Sharon and the family.
Charlene Wallace
September 4, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the Andrews family. NHMA took me from a waitress/bartender and helped me develop a successful 30 year career in the insurance industry. I´ll be forever grateful.
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