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Monika Hutton posted a condolence
Thursday, June 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Andrew at Queen's Park when we both worked for Bruce McCaffrey. He was at my wedding. He was a wonderful kind person and I know he will be missed by all.
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Paula Bokser lit a candle
Monday, February 27, 2012
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Marianne and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Andrew fought the big fight ... those that continue to fight will hold him deep in our thoughts - he was a hero. xoxox "A fighter"
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bruce cole posted a condolence
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Among the many gifts God bestowed upon Andrew, perhaps his most prized - the ones that served him best in life and in sport - were his determination and his fiery competitiveness. Growing up, I saw this side of Andrew on the football field regularly, as kids and as adults.
He was a competitor, a hard-working player who always put the team first. He may not have been the best player, or the fastest player, but he was always a valuable player and he always found a way to contribute. It may have been throwing a block to spring a teammate for a long run or it may have been catching a key pass in a dirty area near the goal line with an opponent draped on his back. He always found a way to help, to play a part, to lead by example, to never quit. Over the past five years, as Andrew began his battle with cancer, we talked many times about our childhood and about the countless football games we played in at the school yard on Brookhaven Drive. We also reminisced about the many years we played as teammates as adults in a touch football league.
A couple of years ago, he sent me the following assessment of his game, and how he saw his role as a player and a teammate: "It's probably because I'm only a satisfactory sports player. No speed, no moves, hands only, that I recognize poetry on the field. Fluid, lilting, "shall I compare you to a summers day?" I'm left behind when the pigskin snaps forty yards over my head to those who have the crispness to jute and streak to the open. I'm the prose, mechanical, steadfast, "…there's a breathless hush in the copse tonight, ten to make and the match to win…" I knew early I was never going to be the poetry. It's okay, the game needs poetry and prose. It's a treat to watch the poetry, the weave, the evasion of arms and bodies. The precision cut that forfeits a five yard gap. No battle here. Put it anywhere in the area and it's clean. Me? I'm the guy who grinds. Do I want the ball? No. But I know when it's coming to me. I see the eyes in the huddle. Certain relief. The pressure is not on them to keep it going, the pressure is mine now. Tacitly. I know where to go, when to look, when to expect the contact. THEY know too. In the enemy huddle it's not the poetry now, it's the prose. Late. Behind. The need to pickup a first, or a more, a dear fifteen . Big Target. Mauled. It's mine. On the numbers, stretched out, shoelaces, behind. I lock on it. You are mine. Wrists pulled, arms slapped, shoulders girded and toppled to the ground. Dust. Is it vanity dwell on a split-moment on a deserted schoolyard? "
The things that made Andrew a valuable teammate - someone you'd want in driving towards the opponent's goal line - were his unselfishness, his ability to strategize on-the-fly, his team-first attitude, his willingness to get dirty when it was required, and his remarkable ability to perform when called upon. (He used to catch passes no one had any business catching.) And just over five years ago, when the medical profession told Andrew he was about to go into battle with his toughest opponent ever, he called upon all those gifts and attributes he was given and had earned and began the battle: with strength, with dignity and with a ferocity his former teammates had come to expect from him and had seen for over 40 years.
I was lucky to have been able to tell Andrew on many occasions that he was an inspiration to me and was probably the bravest person I have ever met: to continue to battle against growing odds, to deal with set back after set back and to keep getting up from the mat after being knocked down. I marveled at his tenacity and his spirit and his will to live. Ultimately, the things about Andrew that impressed me as a kid were the same things that impressed me until his last days.
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Your friends at the Kensington Hospice lit a candle
Sunday, February 26, 2012
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It was a privilege and honour to know and care for Andrew. He along with Maryanne will be missed. Many hugs.
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Erin Gill posted a condolence
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to Marianne and all of the McCarthy family. We were so very sad to hear of Andrew's passing. We have some wonderful memories and pictures of Andrew, who was our "Class Act" MC at our wedding. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Erin and Jon Gill
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The Molinari Family lit a candle
Saturday, February 25, 2012
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We are blessed to have had Andrew in our lives. He was a wonderful uncle and brother-in-law and will be missed deeply. Uncle Andrew, we will remember and love you always. "YOU'RE THE TOP!" Love, Annie, Stewart, Nicole, Matthew, Jennifer, and Christina
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The Rabbani Family lit a candle
Saturday, February 25, 2012
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Dearest Marianne and the McCarthy Family,
We were very saddened to learn of Andrew's passing after a courageous, long battle. Marianne, we are deeply moved by the strength and love, you and Andrew shared.
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you during this time of sorrow.
The Rabbani Family
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Lisa Kirby lit a candle
Saturday, February 25, 2012
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Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal - Andrew is much loved by so many, his memory will always live on.
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The Ashton Family lit a candle
Friday, February 24, 2012
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To all the McCarthy family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
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Bill Davidson posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2012
My condolences to Marianne & family. I'm glad Andrew & I got to have that glass of wine together. His contributions to the RCMI Museum Committee were greatly appreciated. It is sad that he did not get to see the new building completed. I seem to remember his emails ending with "Surgit". I hope that is right.
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Sandra and Ian Richardson lit a candle
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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To the McCarthy Family,
Our condolences on the loss of your brother. The stories I've heard of Andrew make me believe the world has lost a special person.
Our thoughts are with you at this trying time.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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So sorry to hear of Andrew's battle with Cancer. We met about 25 years ago when Andrew was the Executive Director of the Canadian Jewellers Association and I was on his Board of Directors. I remember him to be energetic with many ideas on how to improve and strengthen our association. During that time Andrew referred a client, Bill Pristanski,to my Retail Store, Davidson's Jewellers in Ottawa. Bill has remained a life long client and has kept me informed of Andrew's whereabouts all these years.
My condolences to Andrew's family, it was far to soon to loose him.
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Claudine MacKenzie lit a candle
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Romans 14:8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. Our prayers are with you.
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Kim Vesterberg lit a candle
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Only having the privilege of a brief meeting, I've come to know Andrew through Marianne - he must have been a very special man to inspire such devotion. Andrew, may you rest in peace.
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Kathy and Kirby Warner lit a candle
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Long may Andrew live in the hearts and memories of everyone that knew him. His courage and your strength Marianne are an example to all of us. Deepest sympathies.
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Elaine Paul lit a candle
Thursday, February 23, 2012
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to Marianne and the whole McCarthy family~
I sure will miss Andrew and getting his perspective on the world at large. WE had great discussions, always interesting, always a lot of fun.
My sympathies,
Elaine
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Heather Resnick posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2012
I worked with Andrew at the Canadian Jewellers Association in the early 1990s. I remember his sense of humour, he was approachable and friendly and I enjoyed working with him. My sincere condolences to Marianne, his family and friends. Heather Resnick
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Cynthia Evans posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Marianne - It was truly one of the blessings of the hospice to befriend you and Andrew. I feel so honored to have met him, and to now have you as a part of my life. What a truly outstanding man he was...so dignified, funny and warm. You did a remarkable job of making his last few months so special, ensuring that he was always surrounded by love, compassion and support. He will be missed by so many.
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The Santucci Family lit a candle
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Our kids said it best "Uncle Andrew is in heaven and he's watching over us."
Gone but never forgotten...
Sending you all our love Marianne. God Bless you.
Love Trish, Matt, Mia and Michael
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Selim & Osman Jr. lit a candle
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Even though we are far away, our hearts are with you Marianne. We are deeply saddened by your loss.
Selim & Osman
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Reed-Cullen family lit a candle
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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May the wonderful memories of your time together help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
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The Rinaldi-Knight Family lit a candle
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
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David Archer posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Many of you may have heard rumour of the famed BFL and it's legendary rival play of an annual football game between the boys of Weston vs. The Slum Boy's ? We played full contact, tackle, no equipment. We were insane and it was a blast. I will always remember Andrew. The BFL (Brookhaven Football League) was born in the backyard of Andrew's family backyard. The McCarthy backyard was narrow and deep. We played touch football games there until it was dark on many a summer night. Then the game moved onto the street. The field - end zone to end zone was the distance of 3 lamp posts. The street curb's were the side line boundaries. If the ball hit the overhead power wires it was "tough luck".... lose your down. The overhead power lines ruined many a "long bomb attempt and third down kick". The one rule we all learned about playing in The BFL was the street game ended when the street lights came on or someones mother was coming out to call their son inside.. and no one wanted to hear their name called by their mother so we obeyed that rule as gospel. The BFL evolved into hosting our annual Hook Cup football game played on the same day as the Grey Cup Game. We had epic memories. One year Rogers Cable was called to telecast it locally. In the selected photo, Hook Cup 1978, Elmar (?) Sprogas, a retired kicker for the Toronto Argonauts football club was dating one of the Hook girls. So the scoundrels from Weston, once again stooping to the lowest of low tactics to win at any cost - recruited a professional football player to help them beat us, the Slum Boy's. But it was not to be on this day. In the far left corner you can see a young Andrew McCarthy eyeing the play. I can tell you for sure it was this day that Andrew McCarthy assumed the role of the Commissioner of The BFL as there were many arguments to be settled this day. For those in the know.. Weston would argue anything. Childish behaviour actually. And where there is an argument that requires resolution... there was Andrew. It was fun growing up in our neighbourhood.. The Slum's. And Andrew was a good man, a good player, and a good friend of "The Slum's". To my first friend ever in my life. Good shift Andrew. You showed us all the meaning of "courage." With my deepest sympathy to Marianne, remaining family members, friends, and loved ones. He is now at peace - probably arguing at the gates with St. Peter.. truly about something that just isn't quite right and requires a ruling. Until we meet again my old friend... David Archer
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Campol Family lit a candle
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Xo Paul, Shelly, Justin & Adam.
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Esri Canada Marketing Department lit a candle
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Our thoughts are with Marianne and family in this very difficult time.
