Marblehead.....


Robert E. Andrews, age 76, died early Sunday afternoon in the Lafayette Nursing Home in Marblehead following a long illness. Born in Marblehead, son of the late Joseph J. and Iola W.( Hall ) Andrews, he was raised and educated in Marblehaed. Robert entered the United States Army and served his country in the Korean War until his discharge in 1953.



Barbara J. ( Wheeler) Andrews, age 67, died February 24, 2006 in Sebring Florida following a brief illness. Born in Marblehead, daughter of the late Robert A. and Francis T. (Hills) Wheeler, she was raised and educated in Marblehead.



True "Headers" Robert and Barbara grew up in Marblehead, where they both went to Marblehead High School. They married and raised their daughter in town. Robert was employed with the United States Postal for over 30 years. He was a letter Carrier for many of those years and at the time of his retirement was responsible for vehicle maintenance. Robert enjoyed painting landscapes and was a lover of dogs, most especially Dachshunds. Barbara was employed as the cook of the Lafayette Nursing Home and the Devereaux House Nursing Home, both in Marblehead, as well as various other jobs in town over the years before her retirement. When Robert and Barbara retired they relocated to Florida where they lived for several years. Barbara was a crafter and enjoyed making every craft she could find. The more difficult the project the more enjoyment she received from it. She was the recipient of many awards for her beautiful work. During her retirement she worked as the manager of The Sugar Free Shop in Sebring, Florida. At the time of Barbara's passing, Robert returned to Marblehead to be closer to his family. The Andrews home was always open to family and friends. Whether it was for a family gathering or just to drop in. Robert and Barbara both enjoyed entertaining and cooking for everyone.



Surviving them are their daughter and son in law, Cynthia A and Brian T Van Voorhis of Salem; grandchildren, Jamie L. Lincourt and her husband Michael of Lemoore, CA; Benjamin Berry of Leominister; and their great grandchild Ellie L. Lincourt; Roberts brother Joseph J. Andrews of Peabody; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Robert was the brother of the late Audrey Belanger and Lucille Levesque.


Visiting hours for Mr. and Mrs. Andrews will be held at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (cor of North St.) Salem on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Funeral services and interment will be held privately. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 or the Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts, 540 Gallivan Blvd., #200, Boston, MA 02124 or to the Friends of Marblehead Abandoned Animals, 24 Village St., Marblehead, MA 01945. For online guest book or additional information please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com