Richard W. Andrews

WILLSBORO | Richard W. Andrews, 88, of Loudonville and Long Pond, Willsboro, N.Y., entered the kingdom of heaven Feb. 28, 2025. Dick was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Frances Helen McAloon and William Hugh Andrews on Jan. 6, 1937. He graduated from Vincentian Institution in 1954. Dick earned a BS in Physics at Siena College and continued on to complete a MSEd from Siena College and a MS in Physics from Union College. Dick Joined the United States Army and served honorably until his discharge. In 1961 he married the love of his life, Barbara Anne Dollar. They produced five children, Kathryn Laberge, Sarah White (Jay), William Andrews (Faye), Heather Andrews, and Kristen Whipple (Michael). He adored his grandchildren, Daniel Laberge, Timothy Laberge (Elizabeth), Emily Andrews, Richard Andrews (Mita), Warren Whipple, and Jerry Whipple. Dick retired from Hudson Valley Community College as a Professor of Physics and Physics Department Chair. He worked all his life as a proud member of Plattsburgh Local 910 of the IBEW. He was a communicant of St. Pius X, a member of the Friends of Long Pond, Upstate NY Buick Club, Model A Restorers Club, Model T Ford Club, and the Keeseville Elks Lodge 2072. Always gracious and unassuming, he loved being surrounded by family and friends yet despised being the center of attention. Dick spent his life teaching. It was his role as a professor, but those lessons were only the most obvious ones he delivered. He taught his children the culture of honor, the importance of their good name, and that God hates a coward. Although his mind held his intellect and his soul held his unassuming nature, his hands were his greatest tools. Dick spent his spare time building reproduction Shaker furniture, tinkering with antique clocks, and restoring antique cars and trucks. The man could literally fix anything. Even if physically not at camp on Long Pond, there was a piece of his heart always in his rocking chair on the porch. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Heather and his parents. He was also predeceased by Paul A. Dollar, Jr., and his wife, Linda Dollar; and Marilyn Dollar Haggerty. He is survived by wis wife, remaining children, his grandchildren, and his brothers-in-law Robert Dollar (Gail) and Donald Haggerty. A Memorial Mass, followed by burial, will take place July 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, Keeseville, N.Y.

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