Bridgewater Corners, Vermont

Jeffrey Frederick Andrews was taken way too soon. He was unexpectedly called to conduct a train to heaven on February 24, 2016.

Jeff was born February 7 1950 in Niagara Falls New York to E. Frederick and Pauline F (McCarthy) Andrews. Jeff spent many summers in Ticonderoga with is grandparents Ernest and Vera Andrews and enjoyed touring the fort. He also enjoyed telling tales of his grandfather McCarthy.

Jeff was active in the Boy Scouts advancing to Eagle Scout. In 1964 he was chosen to represent his troop at the National Camperee in Valley Forge PA.

Jeff attended schools in Niagara Falls. He was the youngest member of the "The Flying Classroom: an exchange student program. He graduated from Jay (ME) High School in 1968. He furthered his education at Lowell technology Institute, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and at Harvard University.

Jeff served with the United States Army Special Forces during Vietnam and was a LRRP. He experienced many HALO jumps and helicopter jumps into combat zones. Jeff received two Purple Hearts for being wounded twice but remained in the Military and committed to his missions. He was also recognized and honored as a Founding Sponsor of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.

He owned and operated his own company, J.F.A. Associates in Westborough, MA for many years helping to develop many projects including local schools. He later worked as a Building Inspector for the Town of Hanover New Hampshire.

Jeff Married Deborah Rhodes in a Scottish ceremony on the Middle Covered Bridge on October 3, 1992 in Woodstock Vermont.

Jeff was an avid train buff. He enjoyed building his dream home in Bridgewater Corners. He loved animals and was a devoted family man, calling his mother nightly to check on her.

Jeff is survived by his wife Deborah of 23 years, his mother Pauline of Jay, Maine. His sister Robin of Jay Maine, daughter Dustie Shannon of Westboro, Mass and granddaughters Cassidy and Sarah Shannon of Westboro as well as many cousins. He was predeceased by his father in 1977.

Services are being planned for a later date in ME and his Military honors to be performed on his beloved land in Bridgewater Corners, VT. Per Jeff's request any women attending are to wear red high heels.

In lieu of flowers any contributions could be made to any program for American Disabled Veterans.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Cabot Funeral Home in Woodstock, Vermont. An on line guest book can be found at cabotfh.com